17th May 2021
Re: Bra Fitting Service
Dear Colleague
Please see below letter sent to Company today regarding above matter.
Lorraine O’ Brien
Divisional Organiser
Ms Sandra Fagan
Head of HR
Marks & Spencer Ireland Ltd
24-29 Mary Street
Dublin 1
17 May 2021
RE: Bra Fitting Service
Dear Ms Fagan
I have been advised that the company intend to reintroduce the Bra Fitting Service from today 17th May 2021. Concerns have been raised about the implementation of this service and around how this service can be provided safely given the close proximity required of the employee and the customer.
The reuse and distribution of non-disposable tape from one customer to another has also been raised as a concern and questions have arisen in relation to whether the company have carried out a risk assessment regarding this niche service, specifically regarding the transmission of Covid 19 amongst the workers and general public.
Given the above, I would ask that all necessary communications are taken with the relevant staff and that all safeguards are put in place regarding the reopening of the stores and its services. Reflecting on the aforementioned I am requesting that if the Bra Fitting Service does not meet the relevant safety operational standards and the return-to-work protocols, as set out by the Government and the HSE, that it be suspended with immediate effect.
Yours sincerely
For Mandate Trade Union
Jonathan Hogan
National Coordinator