Extending Sunday opening hours will be bad for workers and small businesses, says TUC

The TUC has today (Tuesday) criticised government plans to devolve powers for Sunday opening hours to councils.

TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“These plans are ill-thought through and would be bad for workers and small businesses.

“It is essential that MPs from all parties oppose them. Too many staff already feel pressurised into working on Sunday and giving up their family time. Extending opening hours will only make this problem worse.

“The government is de-regulating for the sake of it. There is no pressure from shoppers to make changes. But there is a real risk that smaller retailers could be pushed out of business if larger stores can stay open for longer.”

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