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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 201 - 300 (of 325) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 next BRC and Usdaw find violence against shopworkers is on the increase - both call for Government intervention 05 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is joining with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) in calling for Government action to stem a growing tide of violence and abuse against shopworkers. The BRC Annual Retail Crime Survey released today shows that violence and abuse against shopworkers continues to increase with 424 incidents per day during 2019. Violence against shopworkers needs to be taken seriously by the Scottish Government says Usdaw 03 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw today gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee in support of the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill, which is being promoted by Daniel Johnson MSP (Labour, Edinburgh Southern). Too many shopworkers are assaulted, they need the protection of the law - Usdaw will tell a Scottish Parliament Committee tomorrow 02 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw will tomorrow give evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee in support of the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill, which is being promoted by Daniel Johnson MSP (Labour, Edinburgh Southern). Usdaw urges MPs to support an Early Day Motion on shopworker assaults, tabled by Gareth Thomas MP 24 February 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a House of Commons Early Day Motion on the assault of shopworkers. The union is urging MPs to support the motion, which is proposed by Gareth Thomas MP (Labour/Co-op, Harrow West). 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Shoplifting up by 15% in the last decade - Usdaw calls on the Government to cut crime and protect shopworkers 17 October 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for Government action in light of the Office for National Statistics today reporting a 15% 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. Usdaw welcomes calls on the Government to tackle growing violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers 15 October 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed an intervention in the Queen’s Speech debate by David Hanson MP (Labour, Delyn), who called on the Government to include measures to protect shopworkers in the proposed violent crime bill. Scottish shopworkers are abused, threatened or assaulted on average over 17 times a year - Usdaw calls on MSPs to back Daniel Johnson's Bill 11 October 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that an average Scottish shopworker is verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 17 times a year, which is more than once every three weeks. Paddy Lillis addresses the Co-op 'Safer Communities, Safer Shopworkers' fringe meeting at Labour conference in Brighton 23 September 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today addressed a fringe meeting at Labour conference in Brighton, jointly organised by The Co-op Group and the Co-operative Party, looking at ‘safer communities, safer shopworkers’. Shocking report shows a threefold increase in assaults and threats against shopworkers - Usdaw calls for Government action 10 September 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called for Government action in light of research by Dr Emmeline Taylor of City, University of London, highlighting official figures from the Home Office which show that there has been a threefold increase in assaults and threats against shopworkers. Retailers repeatedly targeted by criminals says ACS report - Usdaw calls for Government action 06 September 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called for Government action in light of research from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). They have this week highlighted official figures from the Home Office which show that retailers who experience crime are being targeted more. Shoplifting up by 17% in the last 10 years - Usdaw calls for the Government to act to cut crime and protect shopworkers 18 July 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for Government action in light of the Office for National Statistics today reporting a 17% increase in police recorded incidents of shoplifting in England and Wales over the last decade. 80% of retail staff say violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers are getting worse - Usdaw calls on the Government to act 28 June 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today responded to the Government’s ‘call for evidence’ by telling the Home Office that 80% of shopworkers believe violence and abuse are getting worse and nearly two-thirds have been victims of a physical or verbal attack. Retail employers join Usdaw's call on Government to act on violence and abuse against shopworkers 28 June 2019 A group of businesses and trade bodies representing the retail sector, along with the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw, have written to the Home Secretary and other Ministers, calling for more to be done to tackle widespread violence and abuse against shopworkers. Usdaw welcomes Co-op calls for action to tackle attacks against shopworkers 20 June 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s call by the Co-op for stronger protection for retail staff in the face of rising attacks. 'Protection for shopworkers against knife crime' delegates at Usdaw ADM urge the Government to act 07 May 2019 Delegates at the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw annual conference have today supported calls for the Government to legislate on shop security staff wearing stab vests and greater control on the sale of knives. Police funding cuts condemned by Usdaw ADM delegates 06 May 2019 Delegates at the Usdaw annual conference today backed a call on the Government to reverse ongoing cuts and increase police funding. They expressed deep concern about at 14% increase in offences and believe this is the effect of a reduction in police officers. Age-restricted sales are a key trigger for abuse against shopworkers - Usdaw ADM delegates call on the Government to act 05 May 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has supported action to protect retail staff who enforce the law on age-restricted sales. Delegates at the union’s annual conference in Blackpool voted unanimously to lobby the Government on the issue. A UK shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted over 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average UK shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 21 times last year, which is nearly once a fortnight. A Welsh shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted over 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average Welsh shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 22 times last year, which is nearly once a fortnight. A Northern Ireland shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted over 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average Northern Ireland’s shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 23 times last year, which is nearly once a fortnight. A Scottish shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted over 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Scottish Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average Scottish shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 21 times last year, which is nearly once a fortnight. A South East shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted over 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average South East shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 22 times last year, which is nearly once a fortnight. A North East shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted 17 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average North East shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 17 times last year, which is around once every 3 weeks. A North West shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted over 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average North West shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 24 times last year, which is nearly once a fortnight. An East of England shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted over 19 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average East of England shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 19 times last year, which is more than once every three weeks. A London shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted 26 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average London shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 26 times last year, which is around once every fortnight. An East Midlands shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average East Midlands shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 20 times last year, which is around once every 18 days. A Yorkshire & Humber shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted 19 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average Yorkshire & Humber shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 19 times last year, which is more than once every three weeks. A West Midlands shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average West Midlands shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 20 times last year, which is around once every 18 days. A South West shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted over 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average South West shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 22 times last year, which is nearly once a fortnight. 29% increase in shoplifting in the last 10 years - Usdaw calls for Government action to cut crime and protect shopworkers 25 April 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for Government action in light of the Office for National Statistics today reporting a 29% increase in police recorded incidents of shoplifting in England and Wales over the last decade. Usdaw welcomes yesterday’s parliamentary debate on retail crime 12 April 2019 David Hanson MP secured a Westminster Hall Debate on the prevention of retail crime which took place yesterday. Usdaw welcomes parliamentary debate on the issue of retail crime 08 April 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis welcomed David Hanson MP securing a three-hour debate this week. Recent statistics from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), the British Retail Consortium and Usdaw’s survey all reported that violence, threats and abuse against shop staff are on the increase. ACS survey confirms Usdaw and BRC finding that attacks on shopworkers are a growing problem 26 March 2019 The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has today released their annual retail crime survey, which confirms last week’s findings by shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) that violence, threats and abuse against shop staff are on the increase. Attacks on retail staff raised in Holyrood - Usdaw backs protection of workers legislation 22 March 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed Daniel Johnson MSP raising the significant increases in attacks on shopworkers during First Minister’s Question Time in the Scottish Parliament. Shop theft and age-restricted sales are key triggers for violence and abuse against shopworkers an Usdaw survey reveals 21 March 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today published new statistics which show that the key triggers for violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers are theft from shops and enforcing the law on the sale of alcohol and other age-restricted products. Offensive Weapons Bill - Usdaw urges the Government to follow through on promises to protect shopworkers 19 March 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has been campaigning for a protection of shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill, which attracted cross-party support. The Government responded with a round-table discussion with Usdaw and retail employers, which has led to the promise of a ‘call for evidence’ to inform future Government action to protect shopworkers. Government's warm words and sympathy do not protect shopworkers - Usdaw wants legislation to tackle increasing violence, threats and abuse 26 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is disappointed that a protection of shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill was not successful during tonight’s report stage debate in the House of Lords. Peers urged to vote for protection of shopworkers as an Usdaw survey reveals increased levels of violence, threats and abuse 25 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is calling on Peers to support a protection of shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill, when it goes through report stage in the House of Lords tomorrow. The union has today released shocking new statistics showing that incidents of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers remain a major problem on the frontline of retail. Supermarket thefts put shopworkers at risk - Government must act says Usdaw 01 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for Government action in light of Press Association statistics showing a 7% increase in theft from supermarkets over the last four years. Displaying results 201 - 300 (of 325) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 next
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