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Three-quarters of retail staff say abuse has been worse during the pandemic - Usdaw launches Respect for Shopworkers Week
16 November 2020
Retail trade union Usdaw has today launched Respect for Shopworkers Week with shocking statistics from their annual survey. Interim results from over 2,000 retail staff show that so far this year:
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BCM Fareva dispute: Usdaw to ballot on industrial action at the Nottinghamshire based manufacturer of Boots products
11 November 2020
Usdaw, the trade union for staff at BCM Ltd is to ballot members on industrial action in a year-long pay dispute with BCM Ltd, which is part of the Fareva group and is based at the Boots site in Beeston, Nottinghamshire.
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'Real' Living Wage uprating welcomed - Usdaw continues the campaign for at least £10 per hour for all workers
09 November 2020
Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed today’s increase in Living Wage rates, as set by the Living Wage Foundation, and continues to call for at least £10 per hour for workers of all ages.
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London Assembly supports Usdaw campaign to protect shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse
06 November 2020
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed London Assembly support for the union’s Freedom From Fear campaign, which seeks to prevent violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers.
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Chancellor's necessary extension to furlough doesn't address injustices for the low paid says Usdaw
05 November 2020
Retail trade union Usdaw is disappointed that the Chancellor hasn’t taken the opportunity to ensure the lowest paid workers don’t pay the price for a second lockdown in England, as he today announced a necessary extension of the Job Retention Scheme to the end of March next year.
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Sainsbury's and Argos restructuring plans - Usdaw to enter into consultations to secure the best deal for staff
05 November 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is to enter into consultation meetings with Sainsbury’s/Argos management over their proposed restructuring.
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English second lockdown: Usdaw urges customers to follow the rules and respect shopworkers
05 November 2020
Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on customers to follow the rules and respect shopworkers, as the second lockdown starts today in England, and is highlighting five simple steps to encourage considerate shopping:
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PM must address the impact of a second lockdown on retail says Usdaw
02 November 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called on the Prime Minister to use today’s statement to the House of Commons to set out measures to support the retail industry through a second lockdown.
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Usdaw welcomes clarity from the Welsh Government on the Non-essential Retail Guidance during the firebreak
29 October 2020
Following the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Wales, a 17-day firebreak was implemented to help bring Coronavirus under control, this came into effect on 23 October.
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Usdaw Welcomes Keir Starmer’s Commitment to Implement EHRC Recommendations and Rebuild Trust with the Jewish Community
29 October 2020
Usdaw welcomes Labour Party leader Kier Starmer’s commitment to implementing the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (ECHR) recommendations.