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Usdaw urges the Prime Minister to turn his claim to not tolerate violence against shopworkers into action
12 February 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed Alex Norris MP (Labour and Co-operative Party, Nottingham North) raising the issue of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers during today’s Prime Minister’s Questions.
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Words alone will not protect shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse says Usdaw
11 February 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is disappointed by the Government’s response to today’s Westminster Hall debate on protection of retail workers, secured by Mike Amesbury MP (Labour, Weaver Vale), which took place at 4.30pm on Tuesday 11 February 2020.
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Usdaw welcomes Mike Amesbury MP highlighting violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers
10 February 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed tomorrow’s Westminster Hall debate on protection of retail workers, secured by Mike Amesbury MP (Labour,
Weaver Vale), which takes place at 4.30pm on Tuesday 11 February 2020.
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Scottish shopworkers need the Protection of Workers Bill says Usdaw
04 February 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has backed a bid by Daniel Johnson MSP (Labour, Edinburgh Southern) to prevent violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. The union has responded to the Economy, Energy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee’s consultation on the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill.
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Shoplifting up by 14% in the last decade - Usdaw calls on the Government to cut crime and protect shopworkers
23 January 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for Government action in light of the Office for National Statistics today reporting a 14% increase in police recorded incidents of shoplifting in England and Wales over the last decade. Theft from shops is a main trigger for violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers.
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We all love a Black Friday bargain, but please respect shopworkers says Usdaw
29 November 2019
Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for people to ‘keep their cool’ on Black Friday (29 November 2019) as millions of shoppers are set to take advantage of what is now described as the biggest discounting day of the retail year.
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BRC and Usdaw jointly call for an end to violence against retail workers
14 November 2019
The latest survey of shopworkers by Usdaw shows that violence has increased by over 25% in the last year. This is despite the British Retail Consortium (BRC) figures showing record spending of over £1 billion by retailers on crime prevention.
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Respect for Shopworkers: Usdaw and Co-op joined by the Mayor of London at a Freedom From Fear Summit
12 November 2019
Shopworkers trade union Usdaw partnered with convenience food retailer Co-op Group, at the beginning of Respect for Shopworkers Week, to organise a summit of retailers to co-ordinate efforts to tackle violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers.
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Retail staff are abused, threatened or assaulted on average over 21 times a year - Usdaw launches Respect for Shopworkers Week
11 November 2019
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today launched Respect for Shopworkers Week with shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that an average shopworker is verbally abused, threatened or assaulted more than 21 times a year, which is nearly once a fortnight.
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Government offers little more than warm words on abuse of shopworkers - Usdaw disappointed by further delay in tackling the issue
05 November 2019
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is disappointed by the Government’s response to today’s Westminster Hall debate on prevention of retail crime, secured by David Hanson MP (Labour, Delyn), which took place at 9.30am.