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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 601 - 700 (of 1852) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ...38 next Central England Co-operative to close all stores on Boxing Day – Usdaw urges more retailers to follow suit 26 October 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Central England Co-operative decision to close stores on Boxing Day and thank staff for their hard work during the pandemic. Usdaw deeply disappointed as the Scottish Government fails to listen to retail workers on store closures for New Year’s Day 26 October 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is deeply disappointed that the Scottish Minister has refused to close large stores on New Year’s Day, something that would give thousands of retail workers a much-deserved day off. Autumn Budget 2021: Usdaw calls for Government to overhaul the welfare system, including a significant funding increase as well as action to tackle the structural issues of Universal Credit 25 October 2021 Ahead of Wednesday’s budget, Retail trade union Usdaw has written to the Chancellor asking him to consider the experience of low-paid workers who are struggling to make ends meet. The situation is being made significantly worse as a result of rising food and energy prices, the recent cut in the basic rate of universal credit and the forthcoming increase in National Insurance contributions. Minimum wage increase fails to deliver £10 per hour or an end to rip-off youth rates 25 October 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has expressed disappointment that the Government has not listened to Usdaw’s detailed evidence for a £10 minimum wage for all workers. STUC Women’s Conference: Usdaw calls on the Government to tackle pregnancy discrimination 25 October 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members promoting its motion on tackling pregnancy discrimination at this year’s Scottish Trades Union Congress Women’s Conference. ICTU Biennial Conference 2021: Northern Irish shopworkers speak out about abuse - Usdaw calls for a new protection of workers law 25 October 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for a new protection of workers law after shocking statistics show the levels of abuse faced by shopworkers. Usdaw is taking their campaign to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) Biennial Conference in Belfast, which takes place on 26 and 27 October. Government should support a much needed anti 'fire and rehire’ law - Usdaw calls on MPs to back the Bill 22 October 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw welcomes proposed new legislation to provide safeguards for workers against dismissal and re-engagement on inferior terms and conditions, known as ‘fire and rehire’. Usdaw joins tens of thousands in standing together against racism on Wear Red Day #WRD21 22 October 2021 Members and reps from the retail trade union Usdaw will today join tens of thousands of people in schools and workplaces across the UK to stand up against racism on Friday 22 October 2021 by taking part in Wear Red Day. Mandatory face coverings and Covid safety measures must return to shops says Usdaw 20 October 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is calling on the Government to make important in-store safety measures mandatory to help reduce the spread of Covid-19, in light of rising Covid-19 infections, hospitalisations and deaths. Morrisons buyout: Usdaw looks to meet the new owners to seek further assurances for members 19 October 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has responded to shareholders giving the go-ahead to the £7 billion takeover of Morrisons by private equity giant Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R). Labour-led parliamentary debates on business rates and the future of the high street welcomed by Usdaw 18 October 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Labour raising the issue of continued delay in reforming business rates and the future of high streets in two debates to be held in Parliament on Tuesday 19 October: Co-op festive working arrangements a step in the right direction says Usdaw 18 October 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed, as a step in the right direction, the Co-op Group closing their stores earlier on Christmas Eve and operating reduced hours on Boxing Day. The company also says that New Year’s Day and Boxing Day will be staffed by volunteers only. 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Sir David Amess MP’ – Paddy Lillis, Usdaw General Secretary 15 October 2021 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has expressed horror at the death of Conservative MP Sir David Amess and sends condolences to his family and friends. Keir Starmer officially opens Usdaw's new head office in Salford Quays with the promise of a new deal for workers 08 October 2021 Keir Starmer MP has today taken time out of a busy visit to the North West to open the new Salford Quays head office of retail trade union Usdaw. Addressing union staff he emphasised the need to get a Labour Government so that we can together deliver a new deal for workers. BCM Fareva, Nottingham: Usdaw members to take further industrial action over the slashing of terms and conditions 08 October 2021 Members of Usdaw at BCM Fareva will begin a further stoppage on Sunday 10 October, which will continue into Monday. The strike follows five previous stoppages in July and August. PM offers little more than 'jam tomorrow' for hard-pressed working families facing a cost of living crisis says Usdaw 06 October 2021 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has branded the Prime Minister’s speech to Conservative conference today as a missed opportunity to give working people a fighting chance of getting through the looming cost of living crisis. Usdaw laments the Conservative’s failure to commit to a new deal for workers and to stop the cut to Universal Credit, which will be devastating for millions of low paid workers and their families. Usdaw challenges the PM to cancel today's £1,000 plus Universal Credit cut with a cost of living crisis looming 06 October 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw condemns today’s £20 per week (over £1,000 per year) cut in Universal Credit, despite widespread opposition. Usdaw is urging the Prime Minister to use his conference speech today in Manchester to cancel the cut and commit to Universal Credit reform. Next Rep Elections 2021 04 October 2021 In October, the process for electing Usdaw/Sata reps at Next sites both locally and nationally (including RSCs and transport) will begin, following the timetable set out below. Autumn Budget 2021: Usdaw calls for Government action on the retail crisis, incomes, job security and skills 04 October 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has called on the Chancellor to use his Budget and Comprehensive Spending Review on 27 October to take substantial action to help save jobs in a struggling retail sector, avert the looming cost of living crisis and provide job security in light of the new technology revolution. Forecourt staff share experiences of the fuel crisis, Usdaw finds around three-quarters have been abused 01 October 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has been talking to members working in petrol stations about their experiences of this week’s fuel crisis. Based on their feedback, nearly three-quarters of petrol forecourt workers have been on the wrong end of abuse from customers and stress levels have been very high. Keir Starmer shows that he has a serious plan for Government says Usdaw 29 September 2021 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has praised the Labour leader for a wide-ranging speech that explains he has the right background and vision for the country to make him a serious candidate for Prime Minister Respect forecourt staff says Usdaw, as the union places blame for the petrol crisis at the door of the PM 28 September 2021 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has urged the public to respect staff in petrol stations and demanded that the Government takes their responsibility for a crisis that continues to sweep the nation. Labour conference 2021: Usdaw calls for action to tackle mental health problems in the workplace 28 September 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has today highlighted the mental health problems that too many low-paid key workers face, which has been made much worse during the pandemic. Labour's plan to rebalance business taxes will help to save our shops says Usdaw 27 September 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Rachel Reeves announcement to reform business rates to help our high streets, funded by increasing the digital services tax on large online providers. Labour will level the playing field for British businesses by cutting and eventually scrapping business rates, replacing them with a new, modern system of business taxation fit for the 21st century. Usdaw launches a report on the mental health struggles of low-paid workers during the pandemic 27 September 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is today launching the results of a survey of low-paid key workers, which reveals the extent of mental health issues they faced throughout the Covid-19 crisis. The report will be launched at a Labour conference fringe meeting in Brighton. Stronger Together fringe meeting: Labour, Usdaw and the Co-op Party combine to call for respect for shopworkers 26 September 2021 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis today joined a panel of speakers at a Labour conference fringe meeting on safe and secure communities. Under the umbrella of the ‘Stronger Together: Britain in 2030’ report the meeting was chaired by Anneliese Dodds MP. Save our shops! Usdaw calls on the next Labour Government to deliver a retail recovery plan 26 September 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has today called on the next Labour Government to tackle the growing crisis in retail, an industry already struggling before Covid-19 and has been severely impacted by the pandemic. Within the first 100 days a Labour Government will deliver on the aims of Usdaw’s New Deal for Workers campaign 25 September 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s speech by Angela Rayner to the annual Labour conference in Brighton. Addressing delegates, Labour’s deputy leader committed the next Labour Government to delivering a range of improved rights for working people within the first 100 days of winning power. Poundland to close all stores on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day again – Usdaw urges more retailers to follow suit 17 September 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Poundland thanking its 18,000 staff by again deciding to close stores on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Usdaw welcomes the introduction of a protection of public-facing workers bill and urges the Government to back it 15 September 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the launch of the Abuse of Public-Facing Workers (Offences) Bill by Olivia Blake MP (Labour, Sheffield Hallam). The Bill was introduced in the House of Commons today under the 10-minute rule and is scheduled for a second reading on Friday 28 January 2022. Usdaw members speak out about the impact of losing the Universal Credit £20 uplift – MPs urged to support Labour’s motion today 15 September 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is urging MPs to back an opposition day motion to stop Universal Credit cuts, which has been tabled by the Labour Party and will be debated today in the House of Commons. Government leaves the door open for a protection of shopworkers law – Usdaw urges Peers to make it happen 15 September 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw welcomes interventions from Labour frontbenchers urging the Government to follow Scotland’s lead and introduce a protection of shopworkers law. Responding to the Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Bill second reading debate last night, the Government Minister indicated an amendment is still under consideration. Usdaw members call on MPs to vote for Labour's attempt to save the Universal Credit £20 uplift 14 September 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is urging members to email their MP, asking them to vote for Labour’s opposition day motion, which will be debated tomorrow. It seeks to stop the Government from cutting over £1,000 per year from Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit payments. Keir Starmer praises Usdaw's Freedom From Fear campaign - we now need the Government to back a protection of shopworkers law 14 September 2021 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed Keir Starmer highlighting the union’s ‘Freedom from Fear’ campaign, which seeks to protect shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse. The Labour leader today praised the campaign in his keynote speech to the annual Trades Union Congress. Only a Labour Government will deliver on the aims of Usdaw’s New Deal for Workers campaign 14 September 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s address by Keir Starmer to the annual Trades Union Congress. Speaking to the online conference, the Labour leader committed the next Labour Government to delivering a range of improved rights for working people. PM urged by Usdaw to back a protection of shopworkers law 13 September 2021 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today written to the Prime Minister urging him to step in and support a protection of shopworkers amendment to their flagship crime bill, which has its second reading in the House of Lords tomorrow. Congress 2021: Usdaw calls for an end to ‘fire and rehire’ along with better redundancy rights 13 September 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has today blasted the Government for standing by while workers’ terms and conditions are eroded, and committed to continuing to campaign for an end to ‘fire and rehire’ and stronger redundancy rights. Sainsbury's to close all stores this Boxing Day - Usdaw welcomes the move and urges more retailers to follow the lead 13 September 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Sainsbury’s confirmation that all stores will shut this Boxing Day. The closure includes supermarkets, convenience stores and petrol filling stations, along with Argos and Habitat stores. Around 170,000 staff will be able to enjoy Boxing Day off as a result of the move. TUC 2021 Usdaw calls for an urgent economic plan that delivers real change for working people 13 September 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has today called for an urgent economic plan that delivers decent pay and secure work with good terms and conditions, gives all working people the respect and dignity they deserve and invests in our vital public services, including mental health support that is so desperately needed. Government must commit to a protection of shopworkers law, Usdaw disappointed by response to cross-party calls 09 September 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is disappointed by today’s Government response to a report from a cross-party committee of MPs that recommended a new criminal offence to protect shopworkers, following a shocking upsurge in violence and abuse. The Government has a further opportunity to indicate a change of heart at the second reading of their flagship crime bill next Tuesday in the House of Lords. Weetabix dispute settled after Usdaw members vote overwhelmingly for the company’s revised offer 08 September 2021 Usdaw has settled their dispute with Weetabix over shift pay, after 82% of members at the cereal bar production plant voted to accept a new offer from the company. BCM Fareva, Nottingham: Usdaw members to take further industrial action as company continues to refuse to talk 27 August 2021 Members of Usdaw at BCM Fareva will begin a further stoppage on Monday 30 August, which will continue into Tuesday. Yorkshire and Humber shopworkers speak out about violence, threats and abuse - Usdaw renews the call for a new protection of workers law 24 August 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has launched a Freedom from Fear summer campaign week from 22-29 August, with shocking statistics from their annual survey. West Midlands shopworkers speak out about violence, threats and abuse - Usdaw renews the call for a new protection of workers law 24 August 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has launched a Freedom from Fear summer campaign week from 22-29 August, with shocking statistics from their annual survey. Welsh shopworkers speak out about violence, threats and abuse - Usdaw renews the call for a new protection of workers law 24 August 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has launched a Freedom from Fear summer campaign week from 22-29 August, with shocking statistics from their annual survey. South West shopworkers speak out about violence, threats and abuse - Usdaw renews the call for a new protection of workers law 24 August 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has launched a Freedom from Fear summer campaign week from 22-29 August, with shocking statistics from their annual survey. South East shopworkers speak out about violence, threats and abuse - Usdaw renews the call for a new protection of workers law 24 August 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has launched a Freedom from Fear summer campaign week from 22-29 August, with shocking statistics from their annual survey. Usdaw welcomes Labour’s plans to replace Universal Credit and cut the taper rate 24 August 2021 Shopworkers’ union Usdaw has welcomed the Labour Party’s announcement of reforms to the social security system that will ensure working people can keep more of what they earn. North East shopworkers speak out about violence, threats and abuse - Usdaw renews the call for a new protection of workers law 24 August 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has launched a Freedom from Fear summer campaign week from 22-29 August, with shocking statistics from their annual survey. Scottish shopworkers speak out about violence, threats and abuse - Usdaw welcomes today’s new protection of workers law 24 August 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a new law to protect Scottish shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse coming into force today, 24 August 2021. Displaying results 601 - 700 (of 1852) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ...38 next
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