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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 161 - 200 (of 342) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...18 next 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. Displaying results 161 - 200 (of 342) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...18 next
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