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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 101 - 200 (of 1855) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...38 next Four years of chaos and crisis have hit workers hard, we need a Labour Government says Usdaw 12 December 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is marking the fourth anniversary of the 2019 General Election with a call for the whole nightmare to end and for the people to be given a chance to vote for change. The union welcomes the positive vision for the country set out by Keir Starmer, showing that Labour is ready to deliver a government that will serve working people. Trade unions uniting in opposition to Tory anti-strike laws is welcomed by Usdaw 09 December 2023 A special TUC conference on Saturday agreed to build mass opposition to the Government’s Minimum Service Levels regulations. The TUC said it will not rest until the malicious, unnecessary and unworkable law are scrapped and welcomed Labour’s commitment to repeal the legislation in the first 100 days of coming into government. In the middle of a crisis, Tories again refuse to back a protection of shopworkers law – Usdaw dismayed by their ongoing opposition 06 December 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has expressed dismay at the Government’s continued opposition to the introduction of a protection of a new shopworkers law, similar to existing Scottish legislation, which has backing from across the retail sector. Retail crime and assaults on shopworkers were debated yesterday both in the House of Commons and Westminster Hall. IKEA’s ongoing commitment to be a Living Wage employer is welcomed, Usdaw continues their call for a new deal for workers 05 December 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed IKEA’s continuing commitment to being a Living Wage employer, ensuring staff will be paid at least £13.15 an hour in London and £12 in the rest of the country from January. The union has been campaigning for a minimum wage of at least £12 per hour now for workers of all ages, as a step towards £15 per hour. Usdaw urges MPs to back Labour’s ‘community policing guarantee’ to tackle an epidemic of retail crime 05 December 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Labour’s ‘community policing guarantee’, aimed at tackling an epidemic of retail crime sweeping through the sector. The plans are outlined in an opposition motion to be debated in the House of Commons today. STUC Disabled Workers' Conference 2023: Usdaw seeks to tackle gender-based violence and poverty 01 December 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of reps and officials attending the annual Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Disabled Workers’ Conference in Glasgow, Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 December. The union has submitted motions on tackling gender-based violence against disabled workers, along with building a movement of protest against poverty. Labour challenges the Government to support a new protection of shopworkers law, which is welcomed by Usdaw 29 November 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Labour’s support for a new protection of workers law, similar to existing Scottish legislation. Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper yesterday told the House of Commons that Labour will table amendments to the Government’s Criminal Justice Bill to strengthen the law to protect shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse. Welsh Labour Women’s Conference 2023: Usdaw seeks an end to women’s and children’s poverty 24 November 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of officials and reps attending the annual conference of Welsh Labour Women on Saturday 25 November in Cardiff. The union is highlighting the levels of poverty in Wales, particularly among women workers and the link that has with child poverty. Usdaw welcomes International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – there is #NoExcuse 24 November 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw welcomes tomorrow’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which takes place annually on 25 November and is organised by the United Nations (UN). This year’s theme is “there’s #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls”. North West Labour Conference 2023: Usdaw raises the challenges facing retail and the high streets 24 November 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of reps and officials attending the annual conference of the North West Regional Labour Party at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on 25 and 26 November. The union has a submitted a motion on calling for action to tackle the challenges facing retail and our high streets. Scottish Labour Women’s Conference 2023: Usdaw seeks an end to women’s and children’s poverty 24 November 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of officials and reps attending the annual conference of Scottish Labour Women on Saturday 25 November in Glasgow. The union is highlighting the levels of poverty in Scotland, particularly amongst women workers and the link that has with child poverty. ‘Keep your cool’ and respect shopworkers on Black Friday says Usdaw 22 November 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has called for bargain hunters to ‘keep their cool’ on Black Friday (24 November 2023) as millions of shoppers are set to take advantage of what is now described as the biggest discounting day of the retail year. Autumn Statement: The Chancellor’s attempt at a ‘give away’ budget is too little too late says Usdaw 22 November 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has condemned the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement as a desperate attempt to grab headlines in the hope that voters will forget thirteen years of austerity, their crashing of the economy and the biggest cost of living crisis in more than a generation. Chancellor is deluded when he says the minimum wage increase will ‘end low pay’ says Usdaw 21 November 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is disappointed that low-paid workers will not receive a genuine living wage. Today’s increase in the so-called National Living Wage to £11.44 an hour doesn’t meet Usdaw’s call for at least £12 per hour immediately or the real living wage rates of £12 across the UK and £13.15 in London. Ministerial assurances are not enough when the Government has effectively decriminalised shoplifting says Usdaw 21 November 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has criticised the Justice Secretary Alex Chalk for failing to bring forward legislation to protect shopworkers from violence and abuse, while offering little more than warm words and vague assurances. The issue was debated today in the House of Commons during Justice Questions. Autumn Statement 2023: Usdaw warns of the impact of increasing business rates on high streets and retail jobs 21 November 2023 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today written to the Chancellor of Exchequer ahead of Wednesday’s Autumn Statement, warning of the impact on retail and jobs if he presses ahead with a widely reported rise in business rates. Jane Jones re-elected President of Usdaw 16 November 2023 Jane Jones has been re-elected unopposed as the President of retail trade union Usdaw. Jane’s second three-year term in office will start after the union’s Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) 28 April to 1 May 2024 in Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. Next proposes the closure of their Bradford warehouse – Usdaw enters into consultation talks 16 November 2023 Retail and distribution trade union Usdaw is to enter into consultation talks with clothing and homeware retailer Next over the future of their Bradford warehouse. The company announced they propose to close the Toftshaw Lane facility in Bradford, stating that they are consolidating their returns processing operation into the new online fulfilment facility being developed in South Elmsall. Disability pay gap highest in a decade - Usdaw says Labour’s new deal would be a game changer for disabled workers 14 November 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is marking Disability Pay Gap Day by adding to the calls for legislation to ensure employers are compelled to report the disability pay gap in their businesses and placed under a duty to produce action plans to address any gaps identified. Scottish shopworkers speak out about violence, threats and abuse - Usdaw highlights the link with shoplifting 13 November 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has launched shocking statistics from their annual survey during this year’s Respect for Shopworkers Week. Interim results from over 3,000 retail staff responses across the UK show that in the last twelve months: Respect for Shopworkers’ Week 2023: Shoplifting triggers staggering levels of abuse against retail staff, Usdaw survey shows 13 November 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today (13 November) launched shocking statistics from their annual survey at the beginning of this year’s Respect for Shopworkers Week. Interim results from over 3,000 retail staff responses show that in the last twelve months: King’s Speech: 13 years of austerity, failure and chaos to be followed with a year of stagnation - Usdaw calls for a general election now 07 November 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has condemned the Government’s legislative programme as a wasted opportunity to deliver the change working people desperately need. The list of bills for the coming parliamentary term, likely to be the last before a general election, were today announced in the King’s Speech. King’s Speech: Usdaw calls for an employment bill to help with the cost of living and a protection of workers bill to tackle abuse of shopworkers 06 November 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on the Government to use the last parliamentary term before a general election to bring forward a long awaited and overdue employment bill to help workers struggling to make ends meet in a cost of living crisis; along with a bill to protect shopworkers from abuse, similar to the existing law in Scotland. Boohoo again urged to engage with Usdaw after BBC revelations of broken promises on treatment of staff 06 November 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is again calling for discussions with online fashion retailer Boohoo about representation of workers to ensure they are fairly treated. Usdaw represents workers at Boohoo’s warehouse and call centre in Burnley along with the head office in Manchester, but the company continues to refuse to recognise the union, leaving staff without a real voice at work. Government’s cost of living payment is only a sticking plaster says Usdaw, we need a new deal for workers 31 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has renewed their call for a new deal for workers and branded the Government’s cost of living payment as only a sticking plaster as rising prices continue to devalue wages. Eligible households are set to receive £300 between 31 October and 19 November, it is the second of three payments. Urgent action is needed to protect shopworkers warns Scottish Labour, Usdaw and retail employers 30 October 2023 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has cosigned a letter to the new Chief Constable of Police Scotland from Daniel Johnson MSP (Labour, Edinburgh Southern), along with other stakeholders in retail. The coalition is highlighting shocking news that there have been almost 8,000 reported cases of shopworker abuse or assault since August 2021. Global Summit on AI Safety: Usdaw signs up to an open letter to the PM calling for workers to be represented 30 October 2023 Retail and distribution trade union Usdaw has co-signed a letter to the Prime Minister, along with a diverse range of UK and global organisations and individuals, calling for the workers most affected by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to be represented. STUC Women’s Conference 2023: Usdaw raises women’s health inequality and access to childcare 27 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members, reps and officials attending the annual Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Women’s Conference in Glasgow on Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 October. Usdaw is asking conference delegates to support their motions on women’s health and childcare. Real Living Wage uprating welcomed - Usdaw continues to campaign for it to become the legal minimum for all workers 24 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a much-needed increase in the real Living Wage rates. The Living Wage Foundation has today announced a 10% increase, making the new rates £12 per hour and £13.15 in London for over 18s. ‘Super Saturday’ will leave retail workers exhausted – they deserve a decent break over Christmas and New Year says Usdaw 19 October 2023 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called on retail employers to give their staff a decent break over the Christmas and New Year festive season, after research suggests that 23 December 2023 is set to be busiest in-store shopping day of the year and has been dubbed ‘Super Saturday’. Alarming 25% increase in shoplifting across England and Wales – Usdaw calls for retail crime to be taken seriously 19 October 2023 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is deeply concerned by today’s police recorded crime statistics for England and Wales showing that in the 12 months to June there was a 25% increase in shoplifting. This continues the trend of persistent quarterly increases after a dramatic decrease during the pandemic. Rising prices continue to devalue wages – Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers to tackle the cost of living crisis 18 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for the Government to address the cost of living crisis, after today’s inflation figures show that wages continue to be devalued by prices rising faster than incomes, despite claims to the contrary. The Retail Prices Index (RPI) rate dipped slightly to 8.9%, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rate remained at 6.7%. Changes to sentencing policy could add to the impression that shoplifting has effectively been decriminalised says Usdaw 16 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has questioned whether today’s announcement on sentencing policy by the Justice Secretary will add to the impression that theft from shops has effectively been decriminalised. Autumn Statement 2023: Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers and a retail recovery plan 16 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has made a formal representation to HM Treasury for measures to be included in the 2023 Autumn Statement on 22 November. Following consultation with members, both directly and through their representatives in Usdaw, the union has developed policy suggestions to improve the lives of working people covering the following key areas: Parliamentary petition to ‘make abuse or violence towards retail workers a standalone criminal offence’ welcomed by Usdaw 16 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is urging the public to back shopworkers by signing a new House of Commons petition that seeks to protect retail workers from violence, threats and abuse by extending the Scottish protection of workers law to the rest of the UK. The petition has been launched in the face of an epidemic of shoplifting that has a real impact on the safety of shopworkers. National business crime week of action welcomed by Usdaw – police, retailers and shopworkers come together to promote #ShopKind 16 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s (16 October) launch of a week of action that involves police forces engaging with local businesses, retailers and the community to raise awareness of business crime. Labour Conference backs Usdaw’s call for improved access to lifelong learning and training 11 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the support of Labour Conference for their call to improve lifelong learning and training opportunities for all workers. The Usdaw motion was composited with one from the public sector union Unison, which called for reform of the university funding model, along with investment in childcare staff. Labour conference supports Usdaw’s call to address the challenges facing retail and the high street 10 October 2023 Retail trade Usdaw has today welcomed the support of Labour’s annual conference for a plan to address the challenges facing retail and high streets. Usdaw’s motion was composited with one from the GMB trade union, who sought to highlight the injustices Wilko workers suffered when their company collapsed into administration, resulting in all stores being closed down. Keir Starmer will deliver the change our members so desperately need says Usdaw 10 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s address by Keir Starmer to the annual Labour conference in Liverpool. The Labour leader delivered a vision of security and hope so that the next Labour Government will get Britain’s future back. Yvette Cooper pledge to deliver Freedom From Fear for shopworkers welcomed by Usdaw 10 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Yvette Cooper’s keynote address to the annual Labour Conference in Liverpool. The Shadow Home Secretary set out a series of measures to address the current epidemic in shoplifting and rising violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. World Mental Health Day 2023: Usdaw launches a day of action 10 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is holding a co-ordinated day of action on mental health on Tuesday 10 October, to mark the annual World Mental Health Day. The action day will see thousands of Usdaw activists holding events in workplaces across the UK to promote mental health awareness. Labour Conference 2023: Usdaw and ACS highlight that high streets are at the heart of the everyday economy 09 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today joined with the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) at a Labour conference fringe meeting on High Streets: Heart of the Everyday Economy; highlighting the important role of local shops on high streets and neighbourhood parades. Labour Conference 2023: Usdaw, Labour and Co-op join to confront the epidemic of retail crime 09 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today joined with leading Labour voices and the Co-op at a Labour conference fringe meeting organised by Policy Exchange; addressing shoplifting, violence and abuse, confronting the crime epidemic faced by retailers and shopworkers. Rachel Reeves demonstrates how Labour’s growth plan will benefit working people says Usdaw 09 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s keynote speech to Labour Conference by Rachel Reeves, telling delegates that Labour is “ready to rebuild Britain” and restore economic security after the “chaos” of the Tory years, Rachel Reeves said. Labour Conference 2023: Usdaw President addresses the Labour Unions rally and welcomes the new deal for workers 09 October 2023 Retail trade union President Jane Jones joined fellow trade unionists and leading Labour frontbench MPs in addressing a packed TULO rally at Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool, which was sponsored by Thompson’s Solicitors. Labour Conference 2023: Usdaw welcomes Angela Rayner recommitting the next Labour Government to a New Deal for Workers 08 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Labour’s Deputy Leader Angela Rayner recommitting the next Labour Government to delivering a comprehensive new deal for workers within 100 days of coming into power. Addressing the annual Labour conference in Liverpool the Shadow Deputy Prime Minister set out the details of a new deal that will transform workers’ lives. Labour Women's Conference backs Usdaw’s call for a better deal for working parents and carers on paid leave 07 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed support from Labour Women’s Conference delegates for the union’s call for Labour’s review into parental leave to also include carers’ leave and take into account the way in which caring commitments impact on women’s daily lives, decision making and financial circumstances. Conference also asks that the review’s overarching aims should be to deliver a simpler, more equal system that provides stronger and more effective rights to carer-friendly working. Labour Conference 2023: Usdaw calls for action to address the challenges facing retail and improved access to lifelong learning 06 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of officials and reps attending the annual Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, Sunday 8 to Wednesday 11 October. The union has submitted motions on workers’ access to education and skills training, along with addressing the challenges facing retail and our high streets. Labour Women’s Conference 2023: Usdaw calls for a better deal for parents and carers on paid leave 05 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of official and workplace reps attending the Annual Conference of Labour Women on Saturday 7 October in Liverpool. Usdaw is seeking a better deal for working parents and carers on paid leave. STUC Black Workers Conference 2023: Usdaw seeks to build a movement in Scotland to tackle workplace racism 05 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of officials and workplace reps attending the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) annual Black Workers’ Conference in Glasgow, 7-8 October. Usdaw will be seeking the support of Congress delegates for an anti-racism trade union movement in Scotland and taking a collective approach to tackling racism in the workplace. Displaying results 101 - 200 (of 1855) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...38 next
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