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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 501 - 600 (of 1829) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ...37 next Boohoo's 'Agenda for Change' disappointingly remains a ‘work in progress’ and the company still refuses to engage with Usdaw 08 March 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw represents workers at Boohoo’s warehouse and call centre in Burnley along with the head office in Manchester, but the company continues to refuse to recognise the union, leaving staff without a real voice at work. ACS Crime Report 2022 confirms Usdaw's findings that 9 in 10 shopworkers suffered verbal abuse last year 08 March 2022 Leading retail trade body the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has today published their annual crime report, which confirms Usdaw’s findings of the scale of violence, threats and abuse faced by shopworkers. International Women's Day 2022: Usdaw continues the campaign for equality, with a focus on closing the pension gap 08 March 2022 Usdaw is marking today’s International Women’s Day (IWD22) by continuing to campaign for equality and to keeping women’s equality high on the union’s negotiating, organising and political agendas. This year the Usdaw theme for IWD22 is focussed on pension inequality. Scottish Labour Conference: Usdaw calls for action to tackle the deepening cost of living crisis 04 March 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation attending this year’s Scottish Labour Spring Conference and is calling for action to tackle the deepening cost of living crisis facing working people in Scotland. The conference runs from Friday 4th - Sunday 6th March 2022 and takes place at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Abuse, threats and violence against shopworkers remain high, confidence in reporting incidents is low - Usdaw annual survey results published 03 March 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has today published shocking statistics from their annual survey of nearly 3,500 retail staff, which show that in the last twelve months: Sainsbury’s announces a restructure of cafés, bakeries and counters – Usdaw is supporting affected members 01 March 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has been briefed by Sainsbury’s about their proposals to change café, bakery and counter services in over 200 stores that will impact around 2,000 staff. Usdaw is the largest union in Sainsbury’s and reps will now engage in localised discussions. Continued mask wearing in Welsh shops welcomed by Usdaw 28 February 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the Welsh Government retaining the legal requirement for shoppers to wear face coverings, if they are able to. While the requirement is being phased out in some public venues, face coverings will continue in Welsh retail possibly for another month. A review is expected on Friday. Fraser Group buys Accrington based Studio Retail 25 February 2022 Mike Ashley’s Fraser Group has bought Studio Retail out of administration for £26.8m, saving almost 1,500 jobs. Government sweeps away Covid rules in England by ending self-isolation and free Covid tests/community PCR testing – a move that could hit low-paid workers hard says Usdaw 22 February 2022 Current Covid restrictions were due to expire in England on 24 March but the Government announced it will be ending Covid rules a month early on 24th February. National Executive Council By-Election - North West Region 21 February 2022 The report of voting for the above election is as follows: Heart Unions Week: Usdaw campaign for shopworkers to have a proper break over Christmas and New Year continues 17 February 2022 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is celebrating achievements for members during Heart Unions Week, highlighting the benefits of trade union membership. Usdaw has long called for retail staff to have a proper break over the Christmas and New Year period. The union has secured legislation and negotiated improvements with employers, but there is much more to be achieved and the campaign continues. Ending free tests and self-isolation rules, along with no masks is a triple whammy for Covid safety in stores says Usdaw 16 February 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is urging the Government not to end, next week, free test kits and the requirement to self-isolate. The union believes caution is still needed while infection rates and deaths are still high and is also calling for a new deal on Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). Heart Unions Week: Usdaw's New Deal for Workers campaign is as important as ever in the midst of a cost of living crisis 16 February 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is celebrating achievements for members during Heart Unions Week, highlighting the benefits of trade union membership. Usdaw’s New Deal for Workers campaign was launched during the pandemic with the aim of delivering improved pay and rights for workers who quite rightly received widespread recognition of their important role in our communities. Three-quarters of low-paid key workers feel worse off than last year - an Usdaw survey finds 15 February 2022 Ahead of what is expected to be yet another high inflation figure tomorrow (Wednesday), retail trade union Usdaw has released findings from their cost of living survey showing that 77% of members feel financially worse off than last year. Heart Unions Week: Usdaw stepped up to support, advise and represent members throughout the pandemic 15 February 2022 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is celebrating achievements for members during Heart Unions Week, highlighting the benefits of trade union membership, which came to the fore during the Covid-19 pandemic. Heart Unions Week: Usdaw campaigning with reps and members secures protection of workers legislation 14 February 2022 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is celebrating achievements for members during Heart Unions Week, 14 to 20 February 2022, an annual event organised by the Trades Union Congress (TUC). Studio Retail files the intent to appoint administrators – Usdaw is seeking urgent meetings and supporting members at this worrying time 14 February 2022 Usdaw is the trade union for Studio Retail staff and is seeking urgent meetings with management after the business announced this morning that they have filed the intent to appoint administrators. The online value retailer is based in the North West of England. TUC’s ‘Heart Unions’ week: Usdaw celebrates the achievements and commitment of volunteer trade union reps 14 February 2022 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today marked the start of the Trades Union Congress’ (TUC) annual ‘Heart Unions’ week (14 to 20 February 2022) by paying tribute to and celebrating the achievements and dedication of lay workplace reps who deliver so much for members across the country. Lifting Covid self-isolation rules will put shopworkers at greater risk says Usdaw, the Government should adopt Labour’s plan 10 February 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is urging the Government to be cautious and not rush into lifting all Covid rules, after the Prime Minister indicated their intention to announce, on 21 February, the end of self-isolating. The union is backing Labour’s 10 point plan for living with Covid, which was published last month. Bank of England's call for pay restraint is not the answer to a cost of living crisis says Usdaw 04 February 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is appalled that the Governor of the Bank of England has called for pay restraint during a cost of living crisis as a way of tackling growing inflation. Usdaw wins High Court case against Tesco's unfair fire and rehire tactics 03 February 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw represented by social justice law firm Thompsons Solicitors have succeeded in a claim against Tesco in a High Court battle, which will protect its workers from unfair fire and rehire tactics. Time to Talk Day: Usdaw campaigns to promote mental health awareness and rights at work 03 February 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is marking today’s ‘Time to Talk Day’ by promoting the role of trade union workplace reps in supporting members and highlighting the benefits of mental health conversations. Energy price cap increase will cripple the finances of low-paid workers, an Usdaw survey finds, the Government must step in 02 February 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has this week conducted a cost of living survey ahead of the regulator announcing an increase in the energy price cap, expected tomorrow (Thursday), which is widely predicted to jump by around 50%. Tesco restructure could put around 1,600 jobs at risk and is devastating news for those affected says Usdaw 01 February 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw will now enter into consultation talks with Tesco after the company announced a restructure of their night shift operations. This follows the closure of just over half their in-store counter services and the Jack’s store format announced yesterday, which combined could put around 1,600 jobs at risk across the business. Tesco restructure and closure of Jack's is devastating news for those affected says Usdaw 31 January 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw will now enter into consultation talks with Tesco after the company announced the closure of just over half their in-store counter services and the Jack’s store format. National Insurance increase is bad for workers and bad for business, it should be scrapped says Usdaw 28 January 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is urging the Government to scrap its 1.25p in the pound National Insurance increase, amounting to a 10% uplift, which is set to be imposed on workers and employers in April. Customers urged by Usdaw to continue wearing a face covering in store and respect shopworkers 26 January 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is urging customers to observe covid safety measures, despite the Government ending the mandatory wearing of a face covering in shops in England tomorrow. Face coverings continue to be mandatory when shopping in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Centre for Cities ‘Will Covid-19 kill the high street?’ report should be a wakeup call for the Government says Usdaw 25 January 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has again urged the Government to act to save our shops, after an independent think tank report finds that the pandemic has had a major impact on town and city centres. Usdaw members in Argos overwhelmingly vote for a pay deal of at least £10 per hour 21 January 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a 94% vote in favour a ground-breaking pay deal of at least £10 per hour basic rate negotiated by the union for Argos workers in stores and regional fulfilment centres. Labour puts economic growth at the heart of tackling the cost of living crisis – Usdaw welcomes their plan for prosperity 20 January 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw welcomes today’s speech by Labour’s Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves, where she sets out Labour’s plan to address the looming cost of living crisis. Usdaw supporting members through a Primark store management restructure 20 January 2022 Fashion retailer Primark has today announced a proposal to restructure management roles in stores, retail trade union Usdaw will support members affected through the process. Flip-flopping by the Government on face coverings in shops risks confusion and conflict says Usdaw 19 January 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has expressed deep disappointment that the Government will end the mandatory wearing of face covering in shops in England next week. Government should not water down safety in stores if Covid restrictions are scaled back says Usdaw 19 January 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is urging the Government to retain the legal requirement in England for shoppers to wear face coverings, if they decide to scale back other Covid safety measures. The union asserts that persistently changing in store rules has impacted compliance. Usdaw renews the call for a new deal for workers on Statutory Sick Pay 18 January 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has renewed their call on the Government to reform Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) to support workers who need to take time off work, particularly during a pandemic. ‘Damned if we do, damned if we don't’ - the shopworkers’ experience of policing age-restricted sales 18 January 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw says many shopworkers are worried about facing criminal prosecution or disciplinary action from their employer if they get a decision about the sale of an age restricted product wrong. Asking customers for proof of age identification or refusing a sale of an age-restricted product can be a key flashpoint for abuse, threats and violence against shopworkers. Scottish protection of shopworkers law must continue to encourage incidents of abuse to be reported says Usdaw 10 January 2022 Almost 300 cases of abuse against shop workers in Scotland were reported to police in the first three months of a law designed to protect them. The Protection of Workers Act came into force in August last year and figures from the Scottish Business Resilience Centre show 285 incidents of abuse or threats were reported to police by the end of November. The new law made it a specific offence to threaten or abuse retail staff. Jack Dromey was a true friend of Usdaw and champion of working people says shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis 07 January 2022 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis pays tribute to Jack Dromey, shadow minister and Labour MP for Birmingham Erdington, who sadly died today. Sainsbury's and Argos pay deal: Usdaw achieves a £10 per hour basic rate in another step forward for the union’s New Deal for Workers campaign 07 January 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has achieved at least £10 per hour basic rate for Sainsbury’s and Argos shopworkers in a ground-breaking pay deal. The offer is another step forward for the union’s New Deal for Workers campaign. Keir Starmer's message of security, prosperity and respect is welcomed by Usdaw 04 January 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s keynote speech by Labour leader Keir Starmer, as he sets out his ambitions for a new Britain in which people ‘get the security, prosperity and respect that they deserve’. New Year message from Paddy Lillis - Usdaw General Secretary 01 January 2022 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has sent out New Year wishes and committed Usdaw to campaigning for a new deal on pay, secure workplaces and measures to help keep members safe at work. Essex Usdaw rep Claire Saunders receives a BEM in the New Year’s Honours List 01 January 2022 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is celebrating the award of a British Empire Medal (BEM) to Claire Saunders, a union workplace representative and activist from Romford in Essex. Scottish shops should be closed on New Year's Day to give shopworkers a well-deserved break says Usdaw 30 December 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is backing the vast majority of Scottish members who are calling for large stores to stay closed on New Year’s Day. The union is calling on the Scottish Government to reverse their opposition to giving retail workers a proper festive break. Selfridges acquisition: Usdaw seeks to meet the new owners to secure assurances for staff 24 December 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is seeking to meet with the new owners of the luxury department store group Selfridges. The Weston family has today announced they have sold Selfridges to retailer Signa Holding and property company Central Group. Widespread shop closures on Boxing Day welcomed by Usdaw to give staff a well-earned two day break over Christmas 23 December 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed that many retail companies are keeping their doors closed on Boxing Day this year. The union’s ‘Christmas is not working’ campaign had called for the longest possible break for staff over Christmas to give them a well-deserved breather. Usdaw members overwhelmingly accept a much improved pay offer in nine Tesco distribution centres 22 December 2021 Two ballots of over 5,000 Usdaw members closed today, with nearly 90% accepting the much improved pay offer from Tesco. Usdaw recommended support for the new deal of 5.5% backdated to July and a further 0.5% from the end of February next year. Return of social distancing in Welsh shops welcomed by Usdaw, customers urged to follow the rules and respect shopworkers 22 December 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the reintroduction of social distancing in Welsh shops, alongside the existing requirement to wear face coverings. The union is calling on retailers to promote face coverings, hand hygiene and social distancing in their stores and urging shoppers to follow the rules. Usdaw urges the PM to strengthen workplace coronavirus guidance and safety measures 16 December 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today written to the Prime Minister calling on the Government to urgently update the workplace coronavirus guidance and reintroduce adequate social distancing and safety measures. First Minister's warm words and sympathy won't give shopworkers the break they deserve on New Year’s Day 16 December 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw remains disappointed with the response of Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, to a question from Mark Griffin MSP (Labour, Central Scotland) about closing large retail stores on New Year’s Day 2022, so that retail workers can spend the day with their loved ones. Peers agree a protection of workers amendment – Usdaw welcomes this step in the right direction, the union’s campaign continues 16 December 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed Peers passing a new protection of workers amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill in the House of Lords last night. The Government proposed the amendment after years of opposition to Usdaw’s campaign for a new law to protect shopworkers. Sturgeon to be quizzed at FMQs on SNP refusal to give shopworkers a break on New Year’s Day 15 December 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw welcomes a question to Scotland’s First Minister about her government’s refusal to close large stores on New Year’s Day, which would give retail workers a much-deserved day off. Displaying results 501 - 600 (of 1829) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ...37 next
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