Workers disciplined after watching World Cup game in pub

The BBC is reporting on two cases where employers have taken disciplinary action over workers taking time off work without permission to watch the England vs. Nigeria World Cup match.

In the first case, which has received considerable coverage, two London road sweeperswere suspended after being spotted watching the game in a pub. The GMB union has demanded the pair are reinstated immediately, else the employer could face a mass walkout of cleaners.

GMB Spokesman Dan Hodges said: "This ... (169 more words)

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