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Usdaw President praises the work of reps to challenge racism in workplaces
13 September 2016
Shopworkers’ union President Jeff Broome has praised the work of reps in challenging racism, which is particularly important in the current climate when racist attitudes have been given a veneer of acceptability by the toxic leave campaign.
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Owen Smith pledges protection for workers after Usdaw highlights the extent of violence and abuse
13 September 2016
Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett has highlighted the problems of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers and welcomes a commitment from Owen Smith MP to support protection of workers legislation.
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There is more that unites us than divides us – Paddy Lillis tells the TUC
12 September 2016
Paddy Lillis - Usdaw Deputy General Secretary and Chair of Labour’s National Executive Committee - today brought fraternal greetings to the Trade Union Congress meeting in Brighton this week.
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Higher wages and improved workers' rights are the key to improving UK productivity says Usdaw
12 September 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today welcomed a ground-breaking Smith Institute report on productivity, which points out the importance of workers having a voice in improving productivity.
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Defend in-work benefits to tackle in-work poverty says Usdaw
12 September 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today attacked Conservative plans to penalise low-paid workers by reducing their access to in-work benefits and imposing sanctions on people who are struggling to find the right working hours.
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Usdaw calls for a real Living Wage and an end to age-related pay
12 September 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has today called for a real living wage to replace the Government’s so-called National Living Wage, which doesn’t reflect the true cost of living, and an end to pay discrimination against workers under 25.
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Sexual harassment is not ‘just a bit of banter’ - Usdaw supports a call for urgent action
11 September 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has today congratulated the TUC for their recently published, ground breaking research 'Still just a bit of banter?'; which sheds light on the nature and extent of sexual harassment in the workplace, an issue that for far too long has been kept in the dark.
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125 years of Usdaw exhibiting at TUC Congress House throughout September 2016
06 September 2016
A pop-up exhibition ‘Usdaw: 125 Years Strong’ will be on display, free of charge, 8-23 September at the TUC’s Congress House. Advance booking is required by contacting [email protected] or 0161 413 0907 weekdays 8am - 4pm.
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This weekend marks the end of an era, but the BHS saga continues says Usdaw
25 August 2016
Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett laments the final week of BHS as administrators move to close the remaining stores this weekend and calls for Sir Phillip Green to honour his promises and put an end to this sorry saga.
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Usdaw steps up the campaign to recruit M&S staff and give them a strong independent voice
25 August 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has stepped up efforts to recruit Marks and Spencer’s staff into union membership, following a surge in the company’s employees seeking advice and joining the union online.