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| Tesco cuts 150 distribution jobs at Magor | Tesco cuts 150 distribution jobs at Magor |
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| Tesco is cutting 150 jobs at its distribution centre at Magor in Monmouthshire. | Tesco is cutting 150 jobs at its distribution centre at Magor in Monmouthshire. |
| The supermarket group said: "We've been reviewing our distribution network, and have today confirmed plans for a slight reduction in our Magor operation." | The supermarket group said: "We've been reviewing our distribution network, and have today confirmed plans for a slight reduction in our Magor operation." |
| The company employs 800 staff at the site. | The company employs 800 staff at the site. |
| The Usdaw union, which represents the workers, said the losses are "devastating". | The Usdaw union, which represents the workers, said the losses are "devastating". |
| Workers will be offered jobs at other locations and new distribution centres are to open in Reading and Dagenham. | Workers will be offered jobs at other locations and new distribution centres are to open in Reading and Dagenham. |
| A Tesco spokesman said staff have been informed and the company was "working with them and their representatives". | A Tesco spokesman said staff have been informed and the company was "working with them and their representatives". |
| Usdaw national officer Joanne McGuinness said: "This is absolutely devastating news for our members and their families. | |
| "We will be entering into a 90 day consultation with Tesco to explore all possible options to reduce any job losses." | "We will be entering into a 90 day consultation with Tesco to explore all possible options to reduce any job losses." |