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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 151 - 250 (of 342) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 next Nearly half of shop workers have been impacted by the 10pm curfew on hospitality and Usdaw survey finds 14 October 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has surveyed over 1,000 shop workers about the impact of the Government’s blanket 10pm curfew for hospitality and found that nearly have had suffered abuse, anti-social behaviour and other issues. Usdaw and retailers call for an inquiry into the growing problem of violence and abuse against shop workers 01 October 2020 A retail industry coalition, including Usdaw, has today jointly written to Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, Chair of the Home Affairs Committee, calling for an inquiry into violence and abuse against staff. The coalition also includes: British Retail Consortium (BRC), Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) and National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NRFN). Government objects to a new law to protect shop workers from assault - Usdaw urges them to listen to staff and retailers 25 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is deeply disappointed by today’s Government objection to a Bill to protect shop workers from violent attacks, which is also supported by retail employers and their representative bodies. Usdaw and retailers call on the Government to legislate to protect shop workers from violence threats and abuse 24 September 2020 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed the support of retail employers and their representative bodies for legislation to protect shopworkers from violence. Tomorrow (25 September 2020) the Assaults on Retail Workers (Offences) Bill, promoted by Alex Norris MP (Labour/Co-op, Nottingham North) is timetabled for its second reading in the House of Commons. New law to protect Scottish shopworkers from violence and abuse progresses - Usdaw welcomes the support of MSPs 24 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw welcomes today’s Scottish Parliament stage one unanimous vote for a new law to protect shop workers from abuse, allowing the Bill to go to detailed scrutiny in committee. The Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill is promoted by Daniel Johnson MSP. Covid-19 is now a bigger flashpoint for abuse of shopworkers than shoplifting and age ID an Usdaw survey finds 23 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has found through a survey of over 2,000 shop workers that enforcing social distancing measures and the wearing of face coverings are now the biggest triggers for abuse of shopworkers. In past years similar surveys have consistently found that theft from shops and age identification have been the major flashpoints. Respect shop workers and stay safe says Usdaw following the Prime Minister's statement 22 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has today called on the shopping public to respect retail workers and follow the necessary in-store safety measures to keep us all safe, following the House of Commons statement by the Prime Minister. Wales Retail Consortium and Usdaw jointly campaign for a tougher response for those who assault retail staff 18 September 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw and the trade association Wales Retail Consortium (WRC) are both campaigning for better legislation to protect shopworkers from violence. Usdaw welcomes support for a new law to protect Scottish shop workers from violence and abuse 18 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the support of MSPs across the parties and the Scottish Government for a new law to protect shop workers from abuse, ahead of the stage one debate in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 24 September 2020. Usdaw calls on MSPs to back the bill and for the Scottish Government to help it through the remaining stages before next year’s general election. Government responds to Usdaw petition with little more than sympathy on abuse of shop workers 16 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is disappointed but not surprised by today’s Government response to a parliamentary petition that seeks to protect retail staff from violence, threats and abuse with little more than sympathy. Usdaw continues to campaign for 100,000 signatures that should trigger a parliamentary debate. Usdaw welcomes clarification that spitting and coughing is assault, but calls for shop workers to be specifically protected 15 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has today responded to a Sentencing Council consultation on assault offences, which proposes the introduction of ‘intention to cause fear of serious harm, including disease transmission’ as a high culpability factor, with 'spitting or coughing' as an aggravating factor. Usdaw welcomes this, but says it needs to be clearer that all workers who provide a service to the public in the course of their employment are covered and specifically retail workers. Congress 2020: Usdaw calls for better protection of shop workers 14 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has today, at Congress 2020, highlighted the achievements of the trade union movement during the pandemic, deep concerns about increased abuse of workers and called for a change in the law to better protect shop workers. Usdaw welcomes compulsory wearing of face coverings in shops in Wales 11 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s announcement that the mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops in Wales will start on Monday, something the union has long called for. Usdaw urges the public to comply and respect shop workers Shopworkers' Protection Pledge backed by Usdaw - MPs urged to support tougher action on assaults of retail staff 02 September 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is supporting a campaign by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to improve legislation to protect shopworkers from violence. The BRC has today launched a Shopworkers’ Protection Pledge, which has been signed by MPs who support legislation necessary to protect shopworkers. Abuse of shopworkers petition passes 50K signatures in a week - Usdaw urges the Government to respond positively 01 September 2020 A parliamentary petition that seeks to protect retail staff from violence, threats and abuse has passed 50,000 signatures in a week. Launched by shop workers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis, it became the fastest growing petition on the parliamentary website when it passed 10,000 signatures in one day, which means the Government now has to respond. Abuse of shopworkers petition crosses the first hurdle of 10K signatures in one day - Usdaw urges the Government to respond positively 20 August 2020 Shop workers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis yesterday launched a petition to protect retail staff from violence, threats and abuse. It is now the fastest growing petition on the parliamentary website, having passed 10,000 signatures in one day. This means the Government now has to respond to the petition. Shopworkers' trade union leader Paddy Lillis launches a petition to protect retail staff from violence and abuse 19 August 2020 In response to continued growing assaults, threats and abuse against shopworkers and the doubling of such incidents during the coronavirus emergency, Usdaw General Secretary Paddy Lillis has today (Wednesday) launched a House of Commons petition calling on the Government to legislate to protect shopworkers. Petition on abuse of shop workers is backed by retail employers - Usdaw welcomes the support and calls on the Government to listen 19 August 2020 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed the support of retail employers and their representative bodies for his parliamentary petition launched today, calling on the Government to support legislation to protect shop workers from violence, threats and abuse. As new rules on face coverings come into force in Northern Ireland, Usdaw calls for the public to support shopworkers 07 August 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is reminding shoppers that the wearing of face coverings is mandatory from Monday 10 August in shops and shopping centres in Northern Ireland. Government must engage with Usdaw and retailers to agree detailed face coverings advice 14 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is concerned that the Secretary of State for Health did not indicate, in his statement to the House of Commons, that the Government will engage with the union and retailers on detailed guidance for the mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops. Usdaw welcomes compulsory wearing of face coverings in shops and calls for detailed advice to be agreed 13 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops, but warns that it can only be effective alongside existing social distancing and hygiene procedures. Usdaw calls on the Government to publish detailed guidance and safety procedures that are agreed with the union and retail employers. Government confusion on face coverings is not helpful for shop workers - Usdaw calls for clarity 13 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has urged the Government to clarify their policy on face coverings in shops. The union recognises that face coverings can help limit the spread of the virus, but reiterates the need to follow established social distancing measures. Usdaw is calling for clarity and detailed guidance to end confusion and help protect retail staff from abuse. Usdaw welcomes that Covid-19 testing will be extended to some shop workers and urges employers to support staff through the process 09 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s Department of Health and Social Care announcement that shop workers in some areas and businesses will be tested for Covid-19, as part of a new pilot, even though they have no symptoms. The union is calling on employers to support staff through the process. Prime Minister says 'zero-tolerance' of violence against shop workers, but fails to back words with action says Usdaw 08 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw today criticised the Prime Minister for failing to back a new law to protect shop workers from violence, even if measures announced by the Government yesterday fail to stem the growing levels of abuse, with incidents doubling during the coronavirus emergency. Usdaw calls for a firm commitment from the Government to take all available actions to tackle the issue. Scottish shop workers remain nervous about the introduction of mandatory face coverings in stores says Usdaw 07 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has received numerous calls from concerned members after the Scottish Government announced that face coverings will be mandatory in shops from this Friday. Government rejects new law to protect retail staff from violence and abuse - Usdaw is deeply disappointed 07 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has expressed deep disappointment that the Government has today rejected proposals for a new law to protect shop workers from violence, threats and abuse, despite evidence that incidents have doubled during the coronavirus emergency. Scottish retailers urged by Usdaw to maintain two metre social distancing in shops despite mandatory face coverings 02 July 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging retailers to maintain social distancing in shops at two metres, as agreed in joint safety guidance, despite the Scottish Government today announcing that face coverings will be mandatory in shops. The union also calls on customers to respect staff who have to enforce safety in stores. Law to protect Scottish shopworkers from violence and abuse takes a step forward - Usdaw calls for MSP support at stage 2 30 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee today unanimously passing to the next stage the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill, promoted by Daniel Johnson MSP (Labour, Edinburgh Southern). Usdaw calls for MSPs to support the measure when it is debated at stage 2. Legislation to protect shopworkers from violence and abuse called for by Usdaw and the Co-op 26 June 2020 Shopworkers trade union Usdaw and convenience store giant the Co-op have both challenged Government inertia on first anniversary of the closure of their call for evidence on violence against staff. In the last year store crime has rocketed by 140% year on year and abuse is on the rise despite key worker classification. Stay cool as temperatures rise - workers need extra protection from the hot weather says Usdaw 25 June 2020 As the mercury rises on the hottest day of the year so far, retail trade union Usdaw is calling for a legal maximum workplace temperature to protect workers health and safety. Employers must also take care to protect staff and take account of new working practices because of the Coronavirus emergency. Retailers urged by Usdaw to maintain existing two metre social distancing in shops 23 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging retailers to maintain social distancing in shops at two metres, as agreed in joint safety guidance, after the Prime Minister announces a ‘one metre plus’ rule for situations where two metre distancing cannot be observed. He today confirmed to the House of Commons that “where it is possible to keep two metres apart, people should”. Social distancing in shops should stay at two metres and any changes must only be done by agreement says Usdaw 22 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called for social distancing in shops to stay at two metres, as agreed in a tripartite process involving the union, retailers and the Government. Usdaw calls for any changes to the joint safety guidance for retail to only be done through further discussion and agreement. Respect shopworkers says Usdaw, as shops are allowed to reopen if it is safe to do so 12 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging customers to respect staff and employers to ensure safety in stores, as shops are allowed to reopen, if safe to do so. Derbyshire PCC's stance on abuse of shopworkers is welcomed by Usdaw 08 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed confirmation from Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Hardyal Dhindsa, that he is standing strong against abuse of shopworkers. Human and business costs of retail crime and violence set out in a new report - Usdaw calls on the Government to respond 27 May 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a new report Retail violence: abused and attacked at work by broadcast journalist Jamie Long, which sets out the cost to business and staff of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. Community pharmacy trade unions Usdaw and PDA call on Government to facilitate talks on workplace safety 14 May 2020 The Pharmacists Defence Association and Usdaw have written a joint letter to Health & Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock, calling on him to facilitate tripartite discussion between government, community pharmacy employer representatives and the trade unions to agree safe working practices across the sector. Safety first is the only way lockdown measures can be eased says Usdaw 10 May 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has responded to the Prime Minister’s statement by urging a safety first approach to easing lockdown measures. The union cautions non-food retailers not to open until they can guarantee staff and customer safety and urges them to adopt the joint advice agreed with the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Usdaw is calling on businesses to work with trade unions to carry out risk assessments in workplaces before re-opening for business. Lincolnshire Co-op urged by Usdaw to end their ‘mean-spirited’ response to furloughed, self-isolating and vulnerable staff 07 May 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging Lincolnshire Co-operative to end the removal of staff discount from their employees who are furloughed and fully pay vulnerable staff off work and those who are self-isolating, so they don’t have to survive on Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) of just £95.85 per week. Scottish Government engagement in protection of shopworkers welcomed by Usdaw - the union calls for legislation 07 May 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed comments made by Ash Denham MSP, Minister for Community Safety about engaging with the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill. The union calls on the Scottish Government to support the Bill progressing to Stage 2 of the parliamentary process and help it to become law. Usdaw and BRC working together on how the retail sector can be safely brought out of lockdown 06 May 2020 Comments from the Prime Minister in his recent press conference, and news coverage over the weekend would seem to suggest that an announcement on the lifting of some lockdown restrictions is imminent. The Range staff continue to complain about safety, as the company still refuses to respond to Usdaw 06 May 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has expressed deep disappointment that The Range continues to ignore staff complaints about a lack of social distancing in store and that the company has still not responded to the union’s offer to work together to protect staff. The Coronavirus emergency shows that we need a New Deal for Workers says Usdaw 01 May 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is marking International Workers’ Day (1 May) by calling for a New Deal for Workers, after the Coronavirus emergency has shown that millions of low-paid and undervalued workers have stepped up in the most difficult of circumstances to keep our country going. Stop the pandemic at work and remember those we've lost says Usdaw on International Workers' Memorial Day 27 April 2020 Every year April 28 is International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD). This is the international trade union day of remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured or made unwell by their work. The focus this year is of course the global COVID-19 pandemic. While everyone is affected by the crisis, many workers are on the frontline. BRC guidance to support reopening of shops 26 April 2020 On 23 March, the Government stepped up measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, including the temporary closure of all business premises deemed non-essential. Abuse, threats and assaults against shopworkers double during the Coronavirus emergency - Usdaw calls for action 23 April 2020 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their survey which shows that on average UK shopworkers have been verbally abused, threatened or assaulted every week during the Coronavirus emergency. The union’s 2019 survey found that average was nearly once a fortnight, so incidents have doubled in the last month. Boohoo withdrawing fake face masks a small step in the right direction - Usdaw continues to call for their unsafe warehouse to close 21 April 2020 Usdaw, the trade union for Boohoo workers, condemned the online retailer for selling face masks as a fashion item and the company has withdrawn them. The union continues to raise staff complaints about inadequate personal protection equipment (PPE) and working practices that don’t ensure necessary social distancing at the Burnley warehouse. Logistics unions blast DHL for ‘endangering thousands’ with ‘inadequate’ Covid19 safety measures and sick pay 16 April 2020 Logistics unions in the UK have blasted DHL for ‘endangering thousands’ with ‘inadequate’ coronavirus social distancing and safety measures and by forcing self-isolating workers to survive on statutory sick pay (SSP). Usdaw calls for employers to follow the Next example to make their warehouses safer 15 April 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has worked with clothes retailer Next to make their online fulfilment centres safe for staff during the Coronavirus emergency. The union now calls on other employers to follow suit. Usdaw urges shoppers to follow advice and help keep shops safe 14 April 2020 Shopworkers trade union leader Paddy Lillis is calling on the public to take special care to follow guidance from the Government and employers when making essential shopping trips. Daniel Johnson MSP and Usdaw continue to pressure the Scottish Government to protect shopworkers 06 April 2020 Shopworkers trade union Usdaw met with Business Minister Jamie Hepburn MSP last week to press the case for shopworker protection. Today, Daniel Johnson MSP (Labour, Edinburgh Southern) has written to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice to discuss how his proposed Protection of Retail Workers Bill offers an opportunity to support the retail sector in the current COVID-19 outbreak. Displaying results 151 - 250 (of 342) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 next
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