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Age discrimination is not OK, young workers deserve better pay says Usdaw
05 July 2018
Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is urging MPs to support Holly Lynch MP who has introduced a private members' bill to extend the National Living Wage to workers aged over 18. The National Living Wage (Extension to Young People) Bill is due to have its second reading tomorrow, Friday 6 July.
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All change at Usdaw as Paddy Lillis heads up a new leadership team
02 July 2018
Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis today becomes General Secretary and he welcomes Dave McCrossen to the leadership team in his new role as Deputy General Secretary
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John Hannett retires today as leader of the shopworkers' trade union Usdaw
29 June 2018
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett retires today as General Secretary of Usdaw. He is succeeded by Paddy Lillis, the former Deputy General Secretary.
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Usdaw is supporting Homebase staff through a difficult time ahead as Hilco tries to turn the company around
28 June 2018
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging Hilco to keep staff fully informed about plans to turn the company around and to engage in full and meaningful consultations over the future.
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Usdaw seeks to meet the Home Secretary to promote protection for shopworkers in the Offensive Weapons Bill
27 June 2018
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed an indication from the Home Secretary that he will look at the protection of shopworkers as part of the Offensive Weapons Bill, which tightens the law on the sale of corrosive substances and knives.
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Keep your cool as temperatures rise says Usdaw
26 June 2018
Extreme temperatures, both very hot and very cold, are a familiar problem for workers. While there is a legally enforceable minimum workplace temperature, there is not a corresponding maximum enforceable temperature.
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Offensive Weapons Bill is welcomed - Usdaw calls for greater protection for shopworkers
26 June 2018
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed the Offensive Weapons Bill, which is due for its second reading in the House of Commons tomorrow. Usdaw is calling on the Government to provide greater protection for shopworkers who will enforce the new law at the point of sale.
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An Usdaw backed Scottish Parliament Bill to protect workers progresses to the next stage
26 June 2018
Daniel Johnson MSP (Edinburgh Southern) is aiming to provide additional protections for retail and bar staff, including those who sell age-restricted items.
His member’s bill has now received the necessary cross-party support and will move to the drafting stage.
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Usdaw takes its recognition campaigns in Aldi, Lidl and M&S to the UNI World Congress in Liverpool
20 June 2018
The UK’s shopworkers’ trade union has today called on the M&S, Lidl and Aldi to end their refusal to recognise Usdaw as the independent trade union for their staff.
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Happy Father's Day! Usdaw is campaigning for a better deal for dads
17 June 2018
Usdaw’s Supporting Parents and Carers Campaign highlights the issues workers face when balancing work with caring responsibilities. This year the union is focussed on the vital role working dads and partners of new mothers play in bringing up children.