Staff at Almost Famous claim they were not paid after sudden closures. The union is stepping in, calling the owners’ actions morally wrong and demanding compensation for the workers.
Manchester: Staff at Almost Famous are feeling pretty upset. They say they weren’t paid for their last shifts before the restaurant suddenly closed. The union is calling out the owners for being ‘morally reprehensible’.
On January 26, the burger joint announced it was shutting down all locations. They cited tough financial times as the reason. This left around 140 employees without jobs, and many found out through social media.
Some workers are now teaming up with the Unite Union. They want to fight for their pay and compensation after what they call unlawful redundancy. Some staff expected to get paid on January 31 but didn’t see any money.
One worker, who asked to stay anonymous, shared their disappointment. They thought they’d still get paid for their shifts. They mentioned how busy the restaurant was, especially with a 50% off deal.
It’s been a stressful time for everyone. Many are worried about paying bills without any income. Some have even turned to government assistance and are seeking advice on hardship payments.
Graffiti appeared outside the restaurant saying, ‘Unpaid labour = theft’. This was after the news of the union forming. It shows just how frustrated the staff are with the situation.
Almost Famous said they would handle payments through the Redundancy Protection Service. They claimed they communicated this to all staff. But the union argues that the owners didn’t follow legal procedures before closing.
Unite Union says over £200,000 is owed to the workers. They’re now working to ensure the staff get what they deserve. The union is serious about holding the owners accountable for their actions.
