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Lack of Government consultation on UnionLearn cut exposed in Lords questions - Usdaw calls for a rethink
24 November 2020
Usdaw has condemned the Government’s lack of consultation on ending the Union Learning Fund. This was exposed today in a House of Lords question from Lord Watson (Labour Shadow Education Spokesperson) to Baroness Penn (Conservative Government Spokesperson).
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Midcounties Co-op to close stores early on Christmas Eve - Usdaw urges retailers to give staff a proper festive break
24 November 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed an announcement by Midcounties Co-operative that on Christmas Eve, to give staff some extra time with family and friends, all food stores will close at 5pm.
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With non-essential stores set to reopen - Usdaw calls on customers to follow the rules and for retail staff to be prioritised for the vaccine and testing
23 November 2020
Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on customers to follow the rules and respect shopworkers, as non-essential stores in England are set to reopen. The union is also urging the Government to ensure shopworkers and delivery drivers are high on the priority list for vaccines and routine testing.
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Usdaw petition tops 80K after a Respect for Shopworkers Week boost
23 November 2020
A parliamentary petition that seeks to protect retail staff from violence, threats and abuse has passed 80,000 signatures following the annual Respect for Shopworkers Week. Usdaw continues to campaign for 100,000 signatures that should trigger a parliamentary debate.
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Retail industry unites in a call to respect shopworkers - Usdaw continues campaign for 100,000 petition signatures
20 November 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw and community retailer the Co-op today organised a round table event for the retail industry and police representatives.
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Usdaw disappointed as Government minister fails to understand the unique contribution of UnionLearn
18 November 2020
Usdaw has expressed deep disappointment about the response of the Skills Minister to today’s House of Commons Westminster Hall debate about the decision of the Government to end the Union Learning Fund, which delivers access to lifelong learning for around 200,000 workers each year.
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New law to protect Scottish shopworkers moves to the next stage Usdaw welcomes the progress
17 November 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw welcomes protection of shopworkers legislation passing stage two in the Scottish Parliament, which would make it a specific offence to abuse, threaten or assault a shopworker.
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Three-quarters of retail staff say abuse has been worse during the pandemic - Usdaw launches Respect for Shopworkers Week
16 November 2020
Retail trade union Usdaw has today launched Respect for Shopworkers Week with shocking statistics from their annual survey. Interim results from over 2,000 retail staff show that so far this year:
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BCM Fareva dispute: Usdaw to ballot on industrial action at the Nottinghamshire based manufacturer of Boots products
11 November 2020
Usdaw, the trade union for staff at BCM Ltd is to ballot members on industrial action in a year-long pay dispute with BCM Ltd, which is part of the Fareva group and is based at the Boots site in Beeston, Nottinghamshire.
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'Real' Living Wage uprating welcomed - Usdaw continues the campaign for at least £10 per hour for all workers
09 November 2020
Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed today’s increase in 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.