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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 281 - 320 (of 345) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 next Paddy Lillis addresses the Co-op Party conference: Our shared history and values are the foundation of our future campaigns 14 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today addressed the annual conference of the Co-operative Party, taking place in Bristol. Retail employers, including the Co-op Group, join Usdaw in asking MPs to vote for a protection for shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill 11 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed the support of retail employers for New Clause One amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill, which provides legal protection for shopworkers enforcing the measures in the Bill. Alex Norris MP today made the case for protection for shopworkers - we now need MPs to support the Offensive Weapons Bill amendment 09 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has congratulated Alex Morris MP (Labour and Co-op Party, Nottingham North) on his 10-minute rule motion, Retail Workers (Offences) Bill, which was presented to Parliament today. 85% of the shopping public agree with Usdaw - the Government owes a duty of care to shopworkers enforcing age-restricted sales laws 08 October 2018 A new poll on legal protection for retail staff is published by the Co-operative Party today as Parliament prepares for two debates highlighting assaults and abuse directed at shopworkers, with more than 260 violent attacks every day in 2017. Violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers are on the increase says Usdaw annual survey 24 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today called for Government action to stem a rising tide of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. Usdaw members urge MPs to support the protection for shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill 18 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging MPs to vote for an amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill that will make it a specific offence to obstruct a shopworker in their duty to enforce the law on the sale of offensive weapons. Protection for shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill welcomed by Usdaw 13 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed an amendment, tabled today, to the Offensive Weapons Bill that will make it a specific offence to obstruct a shopworker in their duty to enforce the law on the sale of offensive weapons. The remaining stages of the Bill are expected to be taken in the House of Commons on Monday 15 October 2018. Disappointment as the Government rejects Usdaw's Justice for Injured Workers Campaign - Labour will seek to amend the Civil Liability Bill 04 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is disappointed that the Government is ploughing ahead with proposals that will restrict injured workers’ access to justice, by forcing more cases through the small claims court in England and Wales. This is despite cross-party calls for a rethink during tonight’s second reading debate of the Civil Liability Bill. MPs urged to raise Usdaw's Justice for Injured Workers Campaign during the second reading of the Civil Liability Bill 03 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is urging MPs to voice their concerns about Government proposals that will restrict injured workers’ access to justice, by forcing more cases through the small claims court in England and Wales. Usdaw extremely concerned by police advising shopworkers to arrest thieves 31 July 2018 Some police forces have outlined how shopworkers can detain shoplifters by using citizen’s arrest. Usdaw promotes protection for shopworkers in the Offensive Weapons Bill 19 July 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is today giving evidence to the public bill committee that is scrutinising the Offensive Weapons Bill. Minister misses the point as the Government moves to restrict access to justice for injured workers - Usdaw's campaign continues 11 July 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is campaigning against Government proposals that will restrict injured workers access to justice by pushing more cases through the small claims court. 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. 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. 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. 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. Usdaw welcomes overwhelming support a new Scottish Parliament Bill to increase protection for workers 28 May 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has been working with Scottish Labour MSP Daniel Johnson and has welcomed the Scottish Parliament Member’s Bill he has lodged which would increase the protection of workers. Usdaw's 'Justice for Injured Workers' campaign is backed by a select committee report 17 May 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s Justice Select Committee report on a Ministry of Justice proposal to raise the limit for personal injury claims dealt with in a small claims court from £1,000 to £5,000 for RTA cases and to £2000 for workplace and other non RTA injuries. Union workplaces are safer workplaces says Usdaw on International Workers' Memorial Day 27 April 2018 Tomorrow is International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) when the trade union and labour movement commemorates all those who have been killed by workplace accidents and disease. For #IWMD2018 Usdaw is highlighting that union organised workplaces are safer workplaces and the role of health and safety reps. Shoplifting in England and Wales continues to rise according to police recorded crimes – Usdaw calls for action 26 April 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has called for Government action in light of the Office for National Statistics today reporting an 8% increase in police recorded incidents of shoplifting during 2017, continuing the trend of a 31% increase over the last decade. Displaying results 281 - 320 (of 345) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 next
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