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Derbyshire PCC's stance on abuse of shopworkers is welcomed by Usdaw
08 June 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed confirmation from Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Hardyal Dhindsa, that he is standing strong against abuse of shopworkers.
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Sunday trading deregulation would be a slap in the face for key workers says Usdaw
06 June 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis, Usdaw General Secretary, has today written to Business Secretary Alok Sharma condemning the Government for not responding to the union’s concerns about Sunday trading deregulation and failing to provide a proper strategy to help the retail industry.
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Sunday trading deregulation call rejected by Usdaw
06 June 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has rejected a misguided call for 24-hour shopping on Sundays, after it is reported that the Government is considering suspending Sunday trading laws.
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Usdaw supports a Labour Unions joint statement on Black Lives Matter
04 June 2020
Retail trade union Usdaw has added their support to the joint statement by the unions affiliated to the Labour Party, honouring the life of George Floyd, speaking out against racist violence and committing to redouble the efforts to fight racism.
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Usdaw looks beyond the Coronavirus emergency with a call for a new deal for workers and the retail industry
01 June 2020
Retail trade union Usdaw has responded to the BEIS Select Committee enquiry into the impact of the Coronavirus emergency with a call for a new deal for the workers, who for many years have been undervalued, and a new deal for the already crisis hit retail industry.
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50 years on from the Equal Pay Act and there is still much more to do on closing the gender pay gap says Usdaw
29 May 2020
Retail trade union Usdaw is marking today’s 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act 1970 with a call for a new deal for workers including action on closing the gender pay gap. Usdaw has launched a ‘New Deal for Workers’ campaign, which seeks better pay and rights, with fair treatment and equality for all workers.
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While you’re looking after the shop, who is looking after you? There’s never been a more important time to join Usdaw
27 May 2020
As more shops are set to open in the coming weeks, retail trade union Usdaw is urging workers across the sector to join the union for greater protection.
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Human and business costs of retail crime and violence set out in a new report - Usdaw calls on the Government to respond
27 May 2020
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a new report Retail violence: abused and attacked at work by broadcast journalist Jamie Long, which sets out the cost to business and staff of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers.
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Usdaw welcomes the appointment of David Evans as Labour's new General Secretary
26 May 2020
Retail trade union and Labour’s third largest affiliate Usdaw has welcomed the appointment of David Evans as the new General Secretary of the Labour Party, Usdaw congratulates him and looks forward to working with him to elect a Labour Government.
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Usdaw urges retailers to put safety first when reopening stores
26 May 2020
Retail trade union Usdaw is urging retailers to work with the union to do rigorous risk assessments and ensure stores are safe for staff and customers. Usdaw has also called on the Government for tougher guidance and more rigorous enforcement of safety.