Home Secretary meets North West victims of workplace abuse 01 May 2008
Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith, met with victims of abuse in the workplace from Blackpool and Cheshire at Usdaw’s annual conference in Blackpool....   read more

Help with tax credits 30 April 2008
Need help with tax credits? There are a number of helplines you can call if you need help and advice on whether you can claim and how to claim....   read more

Shopworkers commemorate Workers’ Memorial Day 29 April 2008
Today, shopworkers commemorated International Workers’ Memorial Day at Usdaw’s annual conference, with a two minute silence in memory of victims of accidents at work and occupational disease. The Union used the day to renew its commitment to campaigning for better working conditions....   read more

Usdaw launches personal injury call centre 27 April 2008
Shopworkers’ union, Usdaw, has launched a new injury claim line – FirstCall Usdaw – with the strapline ‘No forms No fuss No delay’....   read more

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Supporting Parents and Carers

Download the Usdaw reps guide to maternity and parental rights 27 April 2008
The booklet Maternity and parental rights - a guide for Usdaw reps is designed to help union representatives assist and represent pregnant women and new mothers at work....   read more »

Freedom From Fear

Complete our survey of violence and abuse against retail staff 29 January 2008
By completing this questionnaire you are providing important information that will help us to carry the campaign forward....   read more »

Minimum Wage

Usdaw campaigning for young workers 14 November 2007
Please visit our new online survey to help Usdaw's campaign for better wages for young workers....   read more »

Campaign for recognition at Marks & Spencer - Union4marks

M&S needs a PLAN B 13 April 2007
Help support Usdaw's campaign for trade union recognition at M&S by asking people to complete and return the Plan B postcard....   read more »

Protect New Year's Day in Scotland

Telephone your MSP 30 January 2007
Telephone your MSP and ask them to support the Christmas Day & New Year's Day Trading (Scotland) Bill. Telephoning your MSP will have a real impact. You can contact them by phoning 0131 348 5000....   read more »

English for Speakers of Other Languages

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 09 February 2007
Write a letter to your MP to get them to support Early Day Motion 383, tabled by Helen Jones MP....   read more »

Young Workers

Join the campaign for adult rates 02 October 2007
Reps will play a vital role in the campaign to win fairness for young workers and can make the most of Usdaw’s latest promotional material to help them spread the message....   read more »

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Carers Spotlight Day - 11 June 2008
There are many hundreds of Usdaw members who play a vital role caring for disabled, elderly and vulnerable relatives or friends. Unfortunately carers often receive very little recognition or support from their employer for the valuable work they do.    read more

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