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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 101 - 185 (of 185) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1 2 3 4 next RPI inflation hits 12.3% - Usdaw demands immediate action from Government 17 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is again calling on the Government to take immediate action to tackle the cost of living crisis, as inflation continues to grow and wages are devalued by rising prices. The Retail Prices Index rate of inflation increased to 12.3% today and the Consumer Prices Index reached 10.1%. Usdaw argues that RPI is a more accurate measure of inflation, particularly as it includes housing costs. Scottish Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. Northern Irish Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. North West Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. North East Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. South East Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. London Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. South West Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. East of England Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. Welsh Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. East Midlands Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. West Midlands Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. Yorkshire and Humber Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. RPI inflation hits 11.8% - Usdaw demands immediate action from Government 20 July 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is again calling on the Government to take immediate action to tackle the cost of living crisis, as inflation continues to grow and wages are devalued by rising prices. Government failure to tackle insecure employment slammed by Usdaw on the fifth anniversary of the Taylor review 11 July 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has today criticised the Government for their failure to tackle insecure employment, leaving millions of worker in poverty. PM resigning but chaos cannot continue until Autumn - Usdaw says that working people need a government that will tackle the cost of living crisis now 07 July 2022 Retail trade union is calling for an election to deliver a government that will tackle the cost of living crisis and deliver a new deal for workers now that Boris Johnson has indicated that he is resigning as Prime Minister. RPI hits 11.7%, the highest since 1982, we need a new deal for workers to tackle the cost of living crisis says Usdaw 22 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on the Government to take immediate action to tackle the growing cost of living crisis, as inflation reaches a 40 year high and wages continue to be devalued by rising prices. Low-paid workers fear another jump in inflation says Usdaw 21 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has, ahead of tomorrow’s latest inflation figures, released results from their cost of living survey. They show that low-paid workers, many of them delivering essential services, are already struggling to make ends meet and fear further jumps in inflation. Minimum wage of at least £12 and an end to rip-off youth rates – Usdaw gives evidence to the Low Pay Commission 21 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has provided written evidence to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) on minimum wage rates. The LPC’s annual call for evidence closed on Monday 20 June and responses will help shape the recommendations they will make to the Government this autumn on the 2022 minimum wage rates. 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills – Usdaw calls for a new deal and action on the cost of living crisis 18 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has today released a finding from their most recent cost of living survey of over 5,500 members who are mainly essential workers in the food retail industry. New deal for working people - Usdaw supports the TUC march and rally 17 June 2022 Members, reps, activists and officials from the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw will be joining the TUC march on Saturday 18 June through London to demand a new deal for working people. A new vision to secure a bright future for the Welsh retail industry welcomed by Usdaw 17 June 2022 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed a new vision to revitalise Wales’ retail sector launched by the Welsh Government that could lead to better pay and conditions, greater job security, improving career progression and a commitment to creating a skilled future workforce. Chancellor's cost of living crisis response goes nowhere near far enough to help workers struggling to make ends meet says Usdaw 26 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has been left unimpressed by the Government’s weak support for workers facing a cost of living crisis, after they were today dragged kicking and screaming into backing Labour’s windfall tax on excessive oil and gas profits. Welsh Congress 2022: Usdaw raises the cost of living crisis and protection of retail workers from abuse, threats and violence 24 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of reps and officials attending the Biennial Congress of Wales TUC in Venue Cymru, Llandudno from 24 to 26 May. Usdaw is calling for action to tackle the growing cost of living crisis and the significant increase in abuse of retail workers. Queen’s Speech: Yet again the Government fails to bring forward an employment bill – Usdaw calls for a New Deal for Workers 10 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has long campaigned for a New Deal for Workers to tackle workplace injustices and help those struggling to make ends meet in the cost of living crisis. This should be delivered in an employment bill, which the Tories promised in their 2019 manifesto and, as reported by the TUC, this promise has been repeated at least 20 times since. It is unacceptable that such a bill is not in the programme of legislation for the coming parliamentary year, as set out in today’s Queen’s Speech. Queen's Speech: Usdaw calls for an employment bill and housing bill to help low-paid workers tackle the cost of living crisis 07 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on the Government to use the next parliamentary term to bring forward a long awaited and overdue employment bill, along with a bill to tackle the housing emergency, as key measures to help workers struggling to make ends meet. Usdaw backs a minimum wage of at least £12 per hour as step towards £15 01 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has today backed a call for a minimum wage of at least £12 per hour. Delegates voted unanimously in favour at the union’s Annual Delegate Meeting in Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. International Workers' Day: Usdaw renews their call for a New Deal for Workers 01 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is marking International Workers’ Day (1 May) by renewing the call for a New Deal for Workers to help those in low-paid insecure employment cope with the growing cost of living crisis, many of whom are key workers. With RPI at 9% Usdaw calls on the Chancellor to take immediate steps to tackle the cost of living crisis 22 April 2022 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer calling on the Government to immediately take the following three key measures to tackle the cost of living crisis: Sainsbury's and Argos increase pay rates for Argos retail workers in outer London to £11.05 08 April 2022 Following the pay review in January, which saw retail trade union Usdaw secure at least £10 per hour for Sainsbury’s and Argos shopworkers, the company and the union have been reviewing the current inner and outer London bandings and pay rates. Tesco pay deal: Usdaw breaks through £10 per hour rate in major step forward for the union’s New Deal for Workers campaign 07 April 2022 Following negotiations between representatives from retail trade union Usdaw and leading supermarket Tesco, the new pay deal will see a new minimum pay rate of at least £10.10 per hour for Tesco shopworkers in a ground-breaking pay deal. The deal is another step forward for the union’s New Deal for Workers campaign. Minimum wage increase not enough in a cost of living crisis says Usdaw 01 April 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is disappointed that low-paid workers will not receive a minimum wage increase that will provide a wage they can live on. Today’s increase in the so-called National Living Wage to £9.50 an hour doesn’t meet Usdaw’s call for £10 per hour immediately or the real living wage rate of £9.90. Northern TUC Conference: Usdaw calls for action to tackle the deepening cost of living crisis and respect for shopworkers 25 March 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation attending this year’s Northern Trades Union Congress (TUC) Conference and is calling for action to tackle the deepening cost of living crisis and protection for shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse. The conference takes place on Saturday 26 March 2022 in Newcastle. As the Scottish Government launches its new retail strategy, Usdaw calls for better pay and conditions in the sector, and a level playing field for online and high street retail 24 March 2022 The Scottish Government has today launched a new retail strategy, which aims to encourage fair work and improve skills in the sector. Usdaw, the trade union for retail, has been involved with the Scottish Government’s Steering Group, ensuring that the views and concerns of Scotland’s 240,000 retail workers were heard in the formulation of the strategy. Chancellor’s fiddling around the edges is not enough to help with the cost of living crisis – Usdaw says the Spring Statement is a missed opportunity 23 March 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has branded today’s Spring Statement as a missed opportunity to help low paid workers cope with the cost of living crisis, as the Retail Price Index (RPI) tops 8%, the highest it’s been in over 30 years. Inflation yet again hits new 30-year high as the cost of living crisis rages across the UK 23 March 2022 The annual consumer price index rate of inflation hit 6.2% adding further pressure to households already struggling to make ends meet. Measured by the retail price index, which more accurately reflects Usdaw members’ spending, is now 8.2%. Scottish Labour Conference: Usdaw calls for action to tackle the deepening cost of living crisis 04 March 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation attending this year’s Scottish Labour Spring Conference and is calling for action to tackle the deepening cost of living crisis facing working people in Scotland. The conference runs from Friday 4th - Sunday 6th March 2022 and takes place at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Heart Unions Week: Usdaw's New Deal for Workers campaign is as important as ever in the midst of a cost of living crisis 16 February 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is celebrating achievements for members during Heart Unions Week, highlighting the benefits of trade union membership. Usdaw’s New Deal for Workers campaign was launched during the pandemic with the aim of delivering improved pay and rights for workers who quite rightly received widespread recognition of their important role in our communities. Bank of England's call for pay restraint is not the answer to a cost of living crisis says Usdaw 04 February 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is appalled that the Governor of the Bank of England has called for pay restraint during a cost of living crisis as a way of tackling growing inflation. Usdaw renews the call for a new deal for workers on Statutory Sick Pay 18 January 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has renewed their call on the Government to reform Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) to support workers who need to take time off work, particularly during a pandemic. Real Living Wage uprating welcomed - Usdaw continues the campaign for at least £10 per hour for all workers 15 November 2021 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed today’s increase in the real Living Wage rates, as set by the Living Wage Foundation, and continues to call for at least £10 per hour for workers of all ages. Autumn Budget fails to address the retail crisis and the rising cost of living 27 October 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw expressed disappointment that today’s Budget fails to provide help for the struggling retail sector and avert the looming cost of living crisis. Government should support a much needed anti 'fire and rehire’ law - Usdaw calls on MPs to back the Bill 22 October 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw welcomes proposed new legislation to provide safeguards for workers against dismissal and re-engagement on inferior terms and conditions, known as ‘fire and rehire’. Only a Labour Government will deliver on the aims of Usdaw’s New Deal for Workers campaign 14 September 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s address by Keir Starmer to the annual Trades Union Congress. Speaking to the online conference, the Labour leader committed the next Labour Government to delivering a range of improved rights for working people. Minimum wage of at least £10 and an end to rip-off youth rates – Usdaw members give evidence to the Low Pay Commission in Manchester 04 August 2021 Usdaw members are set to give evidence to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) on minimum wage rates in Manchester today. The LPC’s annual consultation includes hearings around the country and will help shape the recommendations they will make to the Government this autumn on the 2022 minimum wage rates. Government U-turn on reform of Statutory Sick Pay is deeply regrettable says Usdaw, we need a new deal for workers 29 July 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is appalled that the Government has reneged on their promise to reform Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), after they claimed it is not the right time. Labour's 'new deal for working people' welcomed by Usdaw 26 July 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s launch of a ‘new deal for working people’ by Labour leader Keir Starmer and deputy leader Angela Rayner, who are pledging to fundamentally change our economy and make Britain the best place to work. Removal of the Universal Credit £20 uplift is piling pressure on low-paid families who are struggling to make ends meet, says Usdaw 07 July 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has expressed deep disappointment with today’s confirmation, by the Work and Pensions Secretary, that the £20 uplift in Universal Credit will end in September, despite widespread opposition. Low Pay Commission investigates the disproportionate impact of low pay on Black workers and hears from Usdaw members 30 June 2021 Members of the retail trade union Usdaw are today meeting with members of the Low Pay Commission (LPC) as they investigate the disproportionate impact of low pay on Black workers. 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