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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 1 - 50 (of 94) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All 1 2 next ADM 2024: Usdaw delegates back a social tariff for household energy and a price cap on essential food items 29 April 2024 Usdaw delegates at their Annual Delegate Meeting in Blackpool’s Winter Gardens have today debated the economy, the cost of living crisis and its impact on working people. The conference backed calls for a social tariff, that would ensure cheaper household energy bills, and a cap on the price of essential food, to ensure that families can provide basic meals. Energy bills remain high despite the cap cut – nearly three-years of the cost of living crisis have been devastating says Usdaw 28 March 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has again called on the Government to intervene further in tackling a cost of living crisis that has severely impacted low-paid workers for nearly three years. Inflation first went above the target rate in May 2021 and peaked in double figures for six months. Inflation remains above target, continuing a near three-year cost of living crisis - we need a new deal for workers says Usdaw 20 March 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers as the Government’s nearly three-year long cost of living crisis continues. Today’s inflation figures show that, even on the Government’s preferred and lower CPI measure of inflation, prices are rising at above the 2% target rate. Spring Budget 2024: Government fails to deliver on Usdaw’s calls for a new deal for workers and a retail recovery plan 06 March 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has condemned the Chancellor for failing to listen to the union and its members by not delivering on their priorities. Scottish Labour Conference 2024: Usdaw seeks an end to child and in-work poverty 15 February 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members, reps and officials attending the annual Scottish Labour Conference in Glasgow, Friday 16 to Sunday 18 February. The union is part of a composite on child poverty. Government’s cost of living payment is only a sticking plaster says Usdaw, we need a new deal for workers 06 February 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has renewed their call for a new deal for workers and branded the Government’s cost of living payment as only a sticking plaster as rising prices continue to devalue wages. Eligible households are set to receive £299 between February 6 and 22, it is the final payment of three. Spring Budget 2024: Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers and a retail recovery plan 30 January 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has made a formal representation to HM Treasury for measures to be included in the 2024 Spring Budget on 6 March. Following consultation with members, both directly and through their representatives in Usdaw, the union has developed policy suggestions to improve the lives of working people covering the following key areas: Inflation uptick shows that the cost of living crisis is nowhere near over says Usdaw 17 January 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw continues to call on the Government to address the longstanding and continuing cost of living crisis, after today’s inflation figures show that prices are rising at double the 2% target rate. The Retail Prices Index (RPI) rate dipped slightly to 5.2%, while the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rate rose to 4%. National Insurance change is too little too late says Usdaw – this is just another Tory tax con 05 January 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has condemned the Government’s desperate attempt to grab headlines in the hope that voters will forget nearly fourteen years of austerity, their crashing of the economy and the biggest cost of living crisis in more than a generation. The union laments the failure to tackle insecure and low paid employment that blights too many workers’ lives. Continuing high energy bills and food prices show the Government must do more to help with the cost of living crisis says Usdaw 02 January 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has again called on the Government to intervene further in tackling the cost of living crisis, which is severely impacting low-paid workers, after the cap on unit prices of household energy rose by 5%. New Year message from Paddy Lillis – Usdaw General Secretary 01 January 2024 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has sent out New Year wishes and committed Usdaw to campaigning for a new deal on pay and rights to help workers struggling to make ends meet in a cost of living crisis. The Union will also continue to push for protections for workers from violence, threats and abuse, while calling for a general election to put the country back on track under a Labour Government. Prices still rising at double the target rate – Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers to tackle the cost of living crisis 20 December 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for the Government to address the longstanding cost of living crisis, after today’s inflation figures show that prices are rising at almost double the Government’s 2% target rate The Retail Prices Index (RPI) rate dipped to 5.3%, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rate eased to 3.9%. Four years of chaos and crisis have hit workers hard, we need a Labour Government says Usdaw 12 December 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is marking the fourth anniversary of the 2019 General Election with a call for the whole nightmare to end and for the people to be given a chance to vote for change. The union welcomes the positive vision for the country set out by Keir Starmer, showing that Labour is ready to deliver a government that will serve working people. IKEA’s ongoing commitment to be a Living Wage employer is welcomed, Usdaw continues their call for a new deal for workers 05 December 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed IKEA’s continuing commitment to being a Living Wage employer, ensuring staff will be paid at least £13.15 an hour in London and £12 in the rest of the country from January. The union has been campaigning for a minimum wage of at least £12 per hour now for workers of all ages, as a step towards £15 per hour. Autumn Statement: The Chancellor’s attempt at a ‘give away’ budget is too little too late says Usdaw 22 November 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has condemned the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement as a desperate attempt to grab headlines in the hope that voters will forget thirteen years of austerity, their crashing of the economy and the biggest cost of living crisis in more than a generation. Chancellor is deluded when he says the minimum wage increase will ‘end low pay’ says Usdaw 21 November 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is disappointed that low-paid workers will not receive a genuine living wage. Today’s increase in the so-called National Living Wage to £11.44 an hour doesn’t meet Usdaw’s call for at least £12 per hour immediately or the real living wage rates of £12 across the UK and £13.15 in London. Government’s cost of living payment is only a sticking plaster says Usdaw, we need a new deal for workers 31 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has renewed their call for a new deal for workers and branded the Government’s cost of living payment as only a sticking plaster as rising prices continue to devalue wages. Eligible households are set to receive £300 between 31 October and 19 November, it is the second of three payments. Rising prices continue to devalue wages – Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers to tackle the cost of living crisis 18 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for the Government to address the cost of living crisis, after today’s inflation figures show that wages continue to be devalued by prices rising faster than incomes, despite claims to the contrary. The Retail Prices Index (RPI) rate dipped slightly to 8.9%, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rate remained at 6.7%. Rachel Reeves demonstrates how Labour’s growth plan will benefit working people says Usdaw 09 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s keynote speech to Labour Conference by Rachel Reeves, telling delegates that Labour is “ready to rebuild Britain” and restore economic security after the “chaos” of the Tory years, Rachel Reeves said. Labour Conference 2023: Usdaw welcomes Angela Rayner recommitting the next Labour Government to a New Deal for Workers 08 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Labour’s Deputy Leader Angela Rayner recommitting the next Labour Government to delivering a comprehensive new deal for workers within 100 days of coming into power. Addressing the annual Labour conference in Liverpool the Shadow Deputy Prime Minister set out the details of a new deal that will transform workers’ lives. Prime Minister does not offer the change our members desperately need - says Usdaw - only Labour will deliver 04 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has responded to today’s Prime Minister’s speech to the Conservative conference with a call for a general election, so that working people can secure the change they desperately need under a Labour Government. Chancellor’s minimum wage announcement won’t be enough to help workers cope with the cost of living crisis says Usdaw 02 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has called on the Chancellor to go further than today’s announcement to the Conservative conference of a minimum wage above £11 per hour from next April. Usdaw is calling for the minimum wage to become a real living wage, alongside a new deal for workers that tackles insecure employment, something Labour has already committed to deliver in the first 100 days of coming into Government. High energy bills and rocketing food prices show the Government must do more to help with the cost of living crisis says Usdaw 29 September 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has again called on the Government to intervene further in tackling the cost of living crisis, which is severely impacting low-paid workers. On Sunday 1 October the cap on the unit price of gas and electricity reduces by £124, but bills remain extremely high. Rising prices continue to devalue wages – Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers to tackle the cost of living crisis 20 September 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for the Government to address the cost of living crisis, after today’s inflations figures show that wages continue to be devalued by prices rising faster than incomes. The Retail Prices Index (RPI) rate rose from 9% to 9.1%, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) dipped slightly to 6.7%. TUC 2023: Usdaw backs secure, affordable housing for all workers 12 September 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today supported a motion at the annual Trades Union Congress on secure, affordable housing for all workers. TUC 2023 backing for RPI as an accurate measure of inflation is welcomed by Usdaw 12 September 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today successfully seconded the motion 'RPI – Save The Rate', at the annual Trades Union Congress (TUC). Unions argue that RPI more accurately measures the real inflation rate felt by working people. TUC 2023: Congress supports the Usdaw motion on tackling one-sided flexibility through a new deal for workers 11 September 2023 Retail trade union today successfully moved a motion at the Trades Union Congress (TUC) that calls for employment law reform that tackles one-sided flexibility, as part of a comprehensive new for workers on pay and rights. TUC 2023: Usdaw demands a new deal for workers and highlights issues with affordable housing, childcare and new technology 08 September 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members, reps and official attending the annual conference of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), taking place in Liverpool from Sunday 10 to Wednesday 13 September. ‘Still struggling’ with the cost of living – Usdaw’s new survey lays bare the extent of the crisis for key workers 21 July 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today (Friday 21 July) released the latest findings of their cost of living survey of over 6,000 key workers in retail and associated industries. It shows that while wages are failing to keep pace with stubbornly high inflation, the cost of living crisis continues to have a devastating impact on low-paid workers. Double-digit inflation continues to devalue wages – Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers to tackle the cost of living crisis 19 July 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for the Government to address the cost of living crisis, after today’s statistics show that wages continue to be devalued by double-digit inflation. The Retail Prices Index (RPI) rate dipped to 10.7% and has now been in double-digits for well over a year, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) also fell to 7.9%. Low Pay Commission to hear Usdaw’s evidence for a minimum wage of at least £12 and an end to rip-off youth rates 12 July 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is to give oral evidence to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) on Thursday 13 July about minimum wage rates. The LPC is continuing their annual consultation process ahead of making recommendations to the Government this autumn about the new minimum wage rates, which are expected to come into force on 1 April 2024. Cost of living crisis continues with double-digit inflation impacting incomes – Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers 21 June 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for the Government to address the cost of living crisis, after today’s statistics show that wages continue to be devalued by double-digit inflation. The Retail Prices Index (RPI) rate dipped slightly to 11.3% and has now been in double-digits for over a year, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) remained the same at 8.7%. Minimum wage of at least £12 and an end to rip-off youth rates – Usdaw gives evidence to the Low Pay Commission 14 June 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has provided written evidence to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) on minimum wage rates. The LPC’s annual call for evidence will help shape the recommendations they will make to the Government this autumn about the new minimum wage rates, which are expected to come into force on 1 April 2024. Energy bills remain high and rocketing food prices show the Government must do more to help with the cost of living crisis says Usdaw 25 May 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has again called on the Government to intervene further in tackling the cost of living crisis, which is severely impacting low-paid workers. Today Ofgem has announced a reduction in the cap on the unit price of gas and electricity, which means that the average household, on a duel-fuel direct debit, will pay £2,047 in energy bills in the coming year. Rising prices continue to devalue wages – Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers to help with the ongoing cost of living crisis 24 May 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for the Government to address the cost of living crisis, after today’s statistics show that wages continue to be devalued by double-digit inflation. The Retail Prices Index (RPI) rate dipped slightly to 11.4% and has now been in double-digits for over a year, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) also fell to 8.7%. Government action on energy costs demanded at the Usdaw Annual Delegate Meeting 24 April 2023 Delegates at the annual conference of the retail trade union Usdaw have called on the Government to do more to tackle rising energy prices. Rocketing food prices continue to devalue wages – Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers to help with the ongoing cost of living crisis 19 April 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for the Government to address the cost of living crisis, after today’s statistics show that wages continue to be devalued by double-digit inflation. The Retail Prices Index (RPI) rate dipped slightly to 13.5% and has now been in double-digits for a year. Against predictions to the contrary, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) also remained in double figures at 10.1%. Minimum wage increase not enough in a cost of living crisis, we need a new deal for workers says Usdaw 31 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is disappointed that low-paid workers will not receive a minimum wage increase that will provide a wage they can live on. Tomorrow’s increase in the so-called National Living Wage to £10.42 an hour doesn’t meet Usdaw’s call for at least £12 per hour immediately, as a step to £15, or the real living wage rate of £10.90. Energy bills have doubled since last winter and costs will rise by £67 per month from tomorrow as the Government cuts support says Usdaw 31 March 2023 Tomorrow, the Government’s energy bills support scheme ends, adding £67 per month to everyone’s energy costs. Retail trade union Usdaw has criticised the Government for allowing average energy bills to double since last winter. This, alongside raging food inflation and wages continuing to be devalued by rising prices, adds up to a cost of living crisis. Food Foundation finds that UK essential workers face ‘devastating food insecurity levels’ – Usdaw calls for action on the cost of living crisis 23 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has called on the Government to take action to tackle the cost of living crisis and deliver a new deal for workers. New data from The Food Foundation shows huge numbers of essential workers in the UK are struggling to access enough food. Chancellor fails to deliver a new deal for workers or a retail recovery plan - Usdaw brands the Budget a missed opportunity 15 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw had called on the Chancellor deliver a retail recovery plan to help our high streets get back on their feet after Covid and compete effectively with online retail; along with a new deal for workers to make work pay and end the insecure employment that leaves too many struggling with the cost of living. Energy costs have doubled since last winter despite the price guarantee being extended and bills are set to rise by £67 per month says Usdaw 15 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has criticised the Government for allowing average energy bills to double since last winter. This, alongside raging food inflation and wages continuing to be devalued by rising prices, adds up to a cost of living crisis. TUC Women's Conference 2023: Usdaw highlights the impact of the cost of living crisis on women and calls for action to end sexual harassment 08 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of reps and officials attending the annual Trades Union Congress (TUC) annual women’s conference in London, starting on Wednesday 8 March, which is International Women’s Day. The union will be calling for action to end sexual harassment and highlighting how the cost of living crisis has impacted women. Labour puts good and well-paid jobs at the core of their economic mission – Usdaw welcomes the commitment to a new deal for workers 27 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Keir Starmer setting out the details of Labour’s mission to secure the highest sustained growth in the G7. The Labour leader has identified the need for growth to improve living standards and reduce poverty, which includes the creation of more and better-paying jobs. Asda pay deal: Usdaw negotiates a 10% increase to £11.11 per hour from July in Northern Ireland 17 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw represents Asda staff in Northern Ireland. The union has negotiated a two-stage pay deal that will take the base rate in Asda to £11.11, the highest among major supermarkets. The deal has been overwhelmingly accepted by Usdaw members in a ballot with a 78% turnout and 88% voting in favour. Ten months of double-digit inflation continues to devalue wages – Usdaw calls for action in next month’s Budget to help struggling workers 15 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for the Government to address the cost of living crisis in next month’s Budget after today’s statistics show that wages continue to be devalued by double-digit inflation. Scottish Labour Women’s Conference: Usdaw highlights the effect of the cost of living crisis on women 19 January 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of reps and officials attending this Saturday’s Scottish Labour Women’s Conference in Glasgow, where the union is calling on Scottish Labour to address the disproportionate impact of the cost of living crisis on women workers. Usdaw secures agreement with Tesco Bank on ‘cost of living’ pay increase 19 January 2023 Usdaw has welcomed Tesco Bank agreement to a £1,250 pay increase (on a full-time equivalent basis) for over 3,400 staff, to help with the increased cost of living. Over 90% of the bank’s workforce, those who are likely to be feeling the greatest impact from current cost of living challenges, are eligible for the increase which was effective from 8 January 2023. Double-digit inflation continues to devalue wages – Usdaw calls for Government action and a new deal for workers 18 January 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw continues to call for a new deal for workers to help struggling families with the cost of living crisis, because wages are still being devalued by rising prices. Today the Retail Prices Index (RPI) rate of inflation dipped slightly to 13.4% and the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rate to 10.5%. Prepayment energy meters hit those on the lowest incomes hardest says Usdaw – the Government must act 12 January 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has joined a call from Citizens Advice for the Government to ban forced prepayment meter installations until new protections are introduced, ensuring households can no longer be fully cut off from gas and electricity. Displaying results 1 - 50 (of 94) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All 1 2 next
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