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Usdaw celebrates the work of volunteer trade union reps during the TUC’s ‘♥UNIONS’ week
08 February 2017
Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett today marks the start of the TUC’s ‘♥UNIONS’ week by celebrating the hard work and dedication of lay reps who deliver so much for members in workplaces across the country.
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Usdaw is appalled by a reported shocking 40% increase in violence and abuse against shopworkers
02 February 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has called for action to prevent violence threats and abuse against shopworkers as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reveals a 40% increase in incidents of violence and abuse against retail staff.
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Weetabix industrial action put on hold as staff balloted on a revised offer
23 January 2017
Following further discussions between Weetabix and Usdaw, a revised offer is now going out to ballot between 1 and 10 February. Usdaw members had voted for industrial action in December, by 91.7% for industrial action on a turnout of 69.5%, over the company's proposal to vary shift patterns.
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Greggs manufacturing restructure puts 100 roles at risk at their Clydesmill bakery
23 January 2017
Usdaw has been informed by Greggs that they propose to restructure their manufacturing operations by concentrating production into centres of excellence, which could mean a reduction in jobs at the Clydesmill bakery in South Lanarkshire.
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BHS administration costs higher than expected, Usdaw questions why more wasn’t done to save jobs
18 January 2017
The Work and Pensions Committee today published correspondence with the concurrent administrators of BHS, Duff & Phelps and FRP Advisory, which show that the costs of the administration were £1.3 million higher than estimated in June 2016.
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Alliance Healthcare proposed restructure brings uncertainty for staff
17 January 2017
Alliance Healthcare has today announced a restructuring of their Health and Beauty operations, which could have an impact on staff working hours in all service centres, a temporary relocation of work for the Nottingham service centre and a possible significant reduction in headcount at the company’s South Normanton site.
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The Food Retailer staff entering a period of uncertainty as the business seeks a Company Voluntary Arrangement
12 January 2017
Last year the Food Retailer Group Limited, bought a subsidiary company from the Co-operative Group. This subsidiary, since renamed The Food Retailer Operations Limited has 36 trading stores and a number of non-trading properties. They have now launched a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA).
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Racism at Work Survey
10 January 2017
The TUC has launched an online survey to expose the everyday reality of racism. Usdaw is encouraging all members to take part in the survey to expose racism in the workplace.
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Devastating news for Tesco distribution workers in Chesterfield and Welham Green
09 January 2017
Following a review by the company, Tesco has announced that they propose to shut their distribution centres at Welham Green in Hertfordshire and Chesterfield in Derbyshire. Also, following a pilot management restructure that took place in Lichfield and Hinckley, Tesco has decided to roll out the new structures to all their distribution centres.
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Usdaw calls for respect for shopworkers on Boxing Day and throughout the festive period
21 December 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has urged shoppers to keep calm and show respect for retail staff when going out to the Boxing Day sales and throughout the festive period.