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BHS staff are shocked by the company being liquidated after a year of uncertainty and anxiety - says Usdaw
02 June 2016
Shopworkers' trade union Usdaw has urged administrators to look after the best interests of staff, after they announced the shock liquidation of BHS, and poses serious questions for the Government on the future of the high street.
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Usdaw members are devastated by Müller Milk and Ingredients decision to close Aberdeen and East Kilbride operations
31 May 2016
Following a review of its Scottish dairy operation, Müller Milk and Ingredients announced proposals to close its dairy operations at its East Kilbride and Aberdeen sites earlier this year. Today, the Company has confirmed its decision to close both sites with the potential loss of 225 jobs.
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Usdaw calls on M&S to involve the union in helping to revive the business
26 May 2016
Usdaw has called on Marks and Spencer to open talks with the shopworkers trade union about proposed changes to terms and conditions of employment and possible stores closures. Usdaw is the trade union for M&S staff, but the company refuses to give recognition.
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125 years of Usdaw exhibiting at the Dudley Archives and Local History Centre throughout June 2016
25 May 2016
A pop-up exhibition ‘Usdaw: 125 Years Strong’ will open to the public, free of charge, from 3 to 30 June 2016 at the Dudley Archives and Local History Centre.
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Usdaw Cares about Carers is the theme for today's campaign spotlight day
18 May 2016
Today thousands of Usdaw members will be out campaigning in workplaces and shopping centres promoting the campaign message ‘Usdaw Cares about Carers’ as part of this year’s Supporting Parents and Carers Campaign and the focus of the Union’s 2016 Spotlight Day #Care4Carers
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Support the Usdaw cares about carers Thunderclap and social media campaign
17 May 2016
‘Usdaw cares about Carers’ is the theme for this year’s Supporting Parents and Carers campaign and the focus of the Usdaw spotlight day on Wednesday 18 May 2016. Usdaw’s Thunderclap can be found at: http://thndr.me/GNpu5w
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Usdaw urges members to vote in todays elections and to vote Labour – polls open 7am – 10pm
05 May 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is asking Usdaw members to vote for Labour candidates today as voters go to the polls in elections for: Police and Crime Commissioners; Scottish Parliament; Wales and London Assemblies; City Mayors; Parliamentary by-elections, and local councils.
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Universal Credit is a ticking time bomb for many low-paid working families, says Usdaw
04 May 2016
Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed a call by the Resolution Foundation for major reforms as full roll-out of Universal Credit begins this month.
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Usdaw has positive initial talks with administrators for BHS
29 April 2016
Administrators acting for BHS, Duff & Phelps, have today had an initial meeting with the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw to discuss the future of the business.
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Strong laws - strong enforcement - strong unions is the message for Workers' Memorial Day says Usdaw
28 April 2016
Today is International Workers' Memorial Day (WMD) when the international trade union and labour movement commemorates all those who are killed by workplace accidents and disease. For WMD 2016, the international trade union movement has decided on the theme ‘Strong Laws - Strong Enforcement - Strong Unions’.