Opinions on Sunday ban sharply divided among retail workers
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A survey conducted on Sunday trading finds that 49 percent of those questioned support a ban, but not much fewer oppose a ban, 42 percent, with 9 percent having no opinion on this. The survey is distinctive because it only includes those who actually work in the retail sector, the people who would be most affected by a ban. The survey was conducted by TNS for the Lewiatan Confederation.
If those whose don't have an opinon are excluded, the supporters of a ban lead 54 percent to 46 percent. And if the poll were limited only to people who work on Sundays, support remains at 49 percent, while opposition drops a little to 40 percent.
However, supporters of a Sunday ban indicate that they would change their minds under certain conditions: 52 percent of them would do so if they received extra pay for that day, and 54 percent if working on a Sunday was voluntary.
