Tesco strikes suspended as Labour Court talks get under way

Strikes at Tesco stores nationwide have been suspended, pending talks due to begin over the weekend at the Labour Court.

A total of 16 stores across the country have been on strike since last week in the dispute over plans by Tesco to move around 250 pre-1996 staff recruits to less favourable contracts. Six more stores were due to join the action next Friday.

In a letter issued to its members last night, Mandate trade union said it was suspending the picketing of Tesco stores.