PLANS to prevent local stores opening on Christmas Day have been welcomed by retail union USDAW.
The union's general secretary, Sir Bill Connor saidthis week: "This is exactly what we wanted. It's now clear the Government agrees with us and the majority of large retailers that there is no consumer demand for Christmas Day trading. Shopworkers will be delighted to have legal protection from being forced to work on this special day."
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