Christmas | Sainsbury's accused of 'acting like Scrooge' in Boxing Day work furore

The retail firm Sainsbury’s has recently been slammed by union bosses for its decision to open up stores on Boxing Day this year – the Mirror reported.

Representatives working at Unite – a trade union in the UK which seeks to protect workers’ rights – have accused the firm of putting “wealth above the wellbeing of its workforce” after the retailer revealed plans to open between 10am and 5pm on Boxing Day this year.

In addition to this, the union has accused the chain of “acting like Scrooge” after extending its hours leading up to Christmas.

Union bosses are now calling on the supermarket chain to close on Boxing Day this year to allow staff to have “a well-earned break” after tough conditions amid the coronavirus pandemic.