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Chancellor used to pay lip service to a 'high wage economy', today there wasn’t even a mention – we need a new deal for workers says Usdaw
03 October 2022
Retail trade union Usdaw has expressed disappointment that the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in his keynote speech to Conservative conference today, has yet again failed to commit to a new deal for workers, as part of a programme for economic growth.
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Union Elections 2023 Timetable
03 October 2022
Union Elections 2023 timetable, showing key dates:
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Tory energy price guarantee almost doubles bills in six months from today – Usdaw calls for more help for workers in the cost of living crisis
01 October 2022
Retail trade union Usdaw has criticised the Government’s energy price guarantee, which comes into force today, because it allows household energy bills to almost double in six months from an average of £1,277 in March to £2,500. The union contests that if the energy companies were to pay their share, more substantial help could be provided to struggling households.
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Usdaw urges the Prime Minister and Chancellor to get a grip of their economic chaos, which will severely impact already struggling working people
28 September 2022
Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today urged the Prime Minister to get a grip of the UK economy and reverse the deeply damaging mini-Budget that has created unprecedented chaos. Usdaw is deeply concerned that the cost of living crisis created by the Tories is now being made much worse with a run on the pound and spiraling interest rates, requiring emergency action by the Bank of England.
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Labour commits to introducing free breakfast clubs for all primary schools in England – Usdaw welcomes this boost for childcare
28 September 2022
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed an announcement to Labour Conference by Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson that the next Labour Government will introduce fully funded breakfast clubs for every primary school in England as a first step on the road to a modern childcare system that works for all parents.
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ICTU Biennial Women's Conference 2022: Usdaw seeks action to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace
28 September 2022
Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation attending the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) Biennial Women’s Conference taking place in Newcastle, County Down from 29 to 30 September. The union has submitted a motion seeking action to tackle the extensive issues women workers suffer through sexual harassment.
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Labour conference supports Usdaw's motion calling for investment to protect shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse
27 September 2022
Retail trade union Usdaw has today secured the support of Labour conference delegates for a motion calling on the next Labour Government to invest in improved protection for shopworkers who are suffering unprecedented levels of abuse.
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Keir Starmer offers hope for working people while the Tories are mired in economic chaos – Usdaw says it’s time for Labour
27 September 2022
Retail trade union general secretary Paddy Lillis has welcomed today’s keynote address by Labour leader Keir Starmer to the annual conference in Liverpool.
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Labour conference backs Usdaw's motion on the growing challenges in our economy: automation and skills
26 September 2022
Retail and distribution trade union Usdaw has today successfully moved a motion at Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool to tackle the issues workers face with the introduction of new technology and automation of workplaces.
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Rachel Reeves' pledges to make the minimum wage a genuine living wage and revive our high streets welcomed by Usdaw
26 September 2022
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s address to Labour’s annual conference by Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP; including commitments to reform the minimum wage to take account of the cost of living, along with reviving our high streets.