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Government weakening of Covid safety measures in shops risks abuse of shopworkers says Usdaw, customers urged to follow guidance
12 July 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw is deeply disappointed by the Government scrapping important Covid safety legislation for retail in England from 19 July. The union says that guidance is not enough, while urging retailers to promote face coverings, hand hygiene and social distancing in their stores and calling on shoppers to adhere to the Government’s guidance.
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Usdaw urges the Government not to weaken safety in stores and work with the union and employers on guidance
09 July 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw has written to the Business Secretary calling on the Government to reverse their plans to end compulsory face coverings and social distancing in shops on 19 July.
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Government's relaxation of lorry driver hours risks fatigue, accidents and fatalities
07 July 2021
Retail distribution trade union Usdaw urges the Government not to compromise safety on our roads by extending heavy goods vehicle drivers’ hours, which was today announced by the Department of Transport.
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Usdaw members are gutted that MPs voted down a protection of shopworkers law, Government must deliver on a promised Lords amendment
05 July 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw is disappointed that MPs have this evening rejected an amendment to the Government’s flagship policing bill, which would have provided greater protection for shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse. Usdaw now calls on the Government to deliver on their promise to bring forward an amendment in the House of Lords.
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Too much too soon - Usdaw slams the Government's weakening of safety measures in stores
05 July 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw has slammed the Government’s plan to lift safety measures in stores as part of the release of Covid restrictions due on 19 July.
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Shoppers should continue to wear face coverings – Usdaw calls on the Government not to water down safety in stores
05 July 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw is urging the Government not to lift safety measures in stores as part of the release of Covid restrictions due on 19 July.
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MPs today have the opportunity to support long overdue protection of workers laws – Usdaw members appeal for their support
05 July 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw welcomes three amendments to the Government’s flagship policing bill, due for debate this afternoon/evening , which will provide greater protection for workers from violence, threats and abuse. Usdaw members are urging MPs not to let this opportunity pass them by and to support all three amendments.
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Usdaw members appeal to their MP to vote on Monday for a new protection of workers law
30 June 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw is encouraging members and the public to ask their MP to support a protection of workers amendment to the Government’s flagship policing bill on Monday 5 July 2021.
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Home Affairs Select Committee call for a new protection of shopworkers law welcomed by Usdaw, now the Government should listen
29 June 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a report from a cross-party committee of MPs that highlights the need for a new criminal offence to protect shopworkers following a shocking upsurge in violence and abuse. The union is hoping that an amendment to the Government’s flagship crime bill will be debated and voted on next Monday 5 July.
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Government again rejects a new protection of shopworkers law that is supported by Usdaw and many retailers
24 June 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw is disappointed that the Government has yet again rejected an attempt to provide greater protection for frontline workers by opposing an amendment to their flagship crime bill. Usdaw now hopes that the amendment will come back later in the bill’s passage for a vote of all MPs.