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MPs debate the proposed closure of Ikea's Coventry store - Usdaw calls for Government action to 'save our shops'
13 February 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw welcomes an adjournment debate in the House of Commons about the proposed closure of the Ikea store in Coventry, which puts over 350 jobs at risk. The debate was led by Zarah Sultana (Labour, Coventry South).
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Staff are devastated and shocked by the proposed closure of the M&S/DHL Long Eaton Distribution Centre says Usdaw
13 February 2020
Retail trade union Usdaw has been notified that DHL plan to close their distribution centre in Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire following a review of logistics operations by Marks and Spencer.
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Usdaw urges the Prime Minister to turn his claim to not tolerate violence against shopworkers into action
12 February 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed Alex Norris MP (Labour and Co-operative Party, Nottingham North) raising the issue of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers during today’s Prime Minister’s Questions.
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Words alone will not protect shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse says Usdaw
11 February 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is disappointed by the Government’s response to today’s Westminster Hall debate on protection of retail workers, secured by Mike Amesbury MP (Labour, Weaver Vale), which took place at 4.30pm on Tuesday 11 February 2020.
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Usdaw welcomes Mike Amesbury MP highlighting violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers
10 February 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed tomorrow’s Westminster Hall debate on protection of retail workers, secured by Mike Amesbury MP (Labour,
Weaver Vale), which takes place at 4.30pm on Tuesday 11 February 2020.
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Heart unions week: Usdaw welcomes the TUC focusing on tackling sexual harassment
10 February 2020
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the start of heart unions week, 10-16 February, as a chance to show why unions are vital for everyone at work and encourage them to join a union.
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North West Labour Conference Usdaw calls for action to save our shops
07 February 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is raising the ongoing retail crisis at the annual conference of Labour North West, which starts tomorrow, at Southport Theatre and Convention Centre, and runs through to Sunday.
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Usdaw welcomes the selection of Liam Byrne MP as Labour's candidate for West Midlands Mayor
06 February 2020
Liam Byrne, MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill, has been selected as the Labour Party’s candidate for the West Midlands metro-mayoral election on May 7th.
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Retention of Scotland's uniform business rates welcomed, Usdaw calls for Government action to 'save our shops'
05 February 2020
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed MSPs’ voting to retain universal business rates in the Stage 3 Holyrood debate on the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill.
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Usdaw nominates Jackie Baillie MSP for Deputy Leader of Scottish Labour
05 February 2020
Retail trade union and Labour’s third largest affiliate has today decided to nominate Jackie Baillie MSP for Deputy Leader of Scottish Labour.