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Devastating news for Arcadia workers just before Christmas - Usdaw urges the Government to support the high street
27 November 2020
Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on Arcadia management to engage in talks to try to save jobs and ensure staff are treated fairly. Usdaw also urges the Government to work with employers and the union to develop and an urgent recovery plan for retail, an industry that was already struggling before the pandemic.
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This year more than ever, shopworkers deserve a decent break at Christmas, says Usdaw
27 November 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today written an open letter to the heads of the UK’s major retailers calling on them to reject Boxing Day trading and give the staff a decent break over Christmas.
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Minimum wage increase is not enough and Universal Credit uplift should have been made permanent says Usdaw
25 November 2020
Retail trade union Usdaw is disappointed that low paid workers will not get the full minimum wage increase they were promised. The increase of 19p to £8.91 an hour doesn’t meet the union’s call for £10 per hour, the real living wage rate of £9.50 or even the Government’s previously projected rate of £9.21.
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Lack of Government consultation on UnionLearn cut exposed in Lords questions - Usdaw calls for a rethink
24 November 2020
Usdaw has condemned the Government’s lack of consultation on ending the Union Learning Fund. This was exposed today in a House of Lords question from Lord Watson (Labour Shadow Education Spokesperson) to Baroness Penn (Conservative Government Spokesperson).
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Midcounties Co-op to close stores early on Christmas Eve - Usdaw urges retailers to give staff a proper festive break
24 November 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed an announcement by Midcounties Co-operative that on Christmas Eve, to give staff some extra time with family and friends, all food stores will close at 5pm.
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With non-essential stores set to reopen - Usdaw calls on customers to follow the rules and for retail staff to be prioritised for the vaccine and testing
23 November 2020
Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on customers to follow the rules and respect shopworkers, as non-essential stores in England are set to reopen. The union is also urging the Government to ensure shopworkers and delivery drivers are high on the priority list for vaccines and routine testing.
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Usdaw petition tops 80K after a Respect for Shopworkers Week boost
23 November 2020
A parliamentary petition that seeks to protect retail staff from violence, threats and abuse has passed 80,000 signatures following the annual Respect for Shopworkers Week. Usdaw continues to campaign for 100,000 signatures that should trigger a parliamentary debate.
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Retail industry unites in a call to respect shopworkers - Usdaw continues campaign for 100,000 petition signatures
20 November 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw and community retailer the Co-op today organised a round table event for the retail industry and police representatives.
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Usdaw disappointed as Government minister fails to understand the unique contribution of UnionLearn
18 November 2020
Usdaw has expressed deep disappointment about the response of the Skills Minister to today’s House of Commons Westminster Hall debate about the decision of the Government to end the Union Learning Fund, which delivers access to lifelong learning for around 200,000 workers each year.
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New law to protect Scottish shopworkers moves to the next stage Usdaw welcomes the progress
17 November 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw welcomes protection of shopworkers legislation passing stage two in the Scottish Parliament, which would make it a specific offence to abuse, threaten or assault a shopworker.