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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 801 - 900 (of 1855) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ...38 next Usdaw joins a Labour and trade union taskforce to promote a new deal on workers' rights 11 February 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis will represent Usdaw on a new taskforce: ‘Recover and Rebuild: Power in the Workplace’, which brings together Labour frontbencher Andy McDonald MP and the Labour affiliated trade unions. How many retail job losses does it take for the Government to act? 11 February 2021 Paddy Lillis – Usdaw General Secretary writes…You only have to walk down any high street to see how the retail sector has been impacted by the pandemic, with 20,000 store closures across the UK and 180,000 jobs lost last year. If any other industry faced this level of upheaval, there would quite rightly be a public outcry and Government action, but that is not the case with retail. That is why Usdaw launched our ‘Save our Shops’ campaign. Unilever redundancy announcement is a devastating blow for frontline workers says Usdaw 10 February 2021 Unilever has today announced proposals to remove more than 50 roles from its Leeds aerosol manufacturing site. Usdaw will now enter into consultation talks. Scottish Government urged to make progress on Ne'er Day shop closures consultation - Usdaw thanks petitions committee for their support 10 February 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has thanked the Scottish Parliament’s Petitions Committee for helping to secure a commitment from the Scottish Government to make progress on consulting about large stores closing on New Year’s Day. Today the committee closed the petition on the basis that talks across the retail sector will now happen, but invited Usdaw to resubmit the petition if sufficient progress is not made. Usdaw busts Tory myths about union learning and calls on MPs to lobby the Chancellor for funding 09 February 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is asking the Government to think again on ending the Union Learning Fund in England. The Government announced that all funding will be withdrawn from the end of March 2021, despite budgeting £12 million a year for the Union Learning Fund (ULF) until March 2022. Around 200,000 workers are supported each year into learning or training with union support through the ULF. Arcadia brands moving to online only, with Boohoo, shows that the Government needs to act to save our shops says Usdaw 08 February 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is seeking urgent meetings with Arcadia administrators and urges them to treat staff with fairness and dignity, after Boohoo today confirmed the takeover of Arcadia brands Burton, Wallis and Dorothy Perkins. Usdaw is also calling on the Government to urgently act to save our high streets. Chancellor urged to level the retail playing field - Usdaw calls for business rates reform and an online sales tax to help Save our Shops 08 February 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has signed a joint letter with major retailers, including Tesco, Morrisons and Asda, calling on the Chancellor to use the upcoming Budget, on 3 March, to commit to fundamental reform of business rates focussed on reducing the burden on shops and businesses. Usdaw renews the call for an online sales tax as part of the union’s Save our Shops campaign. Usdaw joins senior retail leaders in calling on the Government to protect shopworkers 05 February 2021 Senior retail leaders have jointly written to the Prime Minister to raise concerns about the increasing problem of violence and abuse against shopworkers. They ask the Government to treat the issue with the seriousness it deserves and improve protection for staff by creating a new statutory offence of assaulting, threatening, or abusing a retail worker. Paddy Lillis makes the case for Usdaw retailers and government to jointly tackle the retail crisis and Save our Shops 04 February 2021 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today laid out the significant challenges the retail industry faces and explained the aims of the Usdaw ‘Save our Shops’ campaign at a Westminster Business Forum Policy Conference about ‘Where next for the retail sector and its workforce?’. Time to Talk Day: Usdaw campaigns to promote mental health awareness 04 February 2021 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis is marking today’s ‘Time to Talk Day’ by promoting the power of small actions trade union workplace reps can take to support members and highlight the impact of the pandemic on workers’ mental health. Government again denies the need for tougher laws to protect shopworkers, despite Usdaw's evidence of a growing problem 03 February 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw continues to be disappointed by the Government’s repeated opposition to tougher laws to protect retail staff against violence, threats and abuse, after the Justice Secretary defends the status quo in a House of Commons question time. Chancellor urged by Usdaw to use the Budget to save union learning in England 03 February 2021 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis, Usdaw General Secretary, has written to the Chancellor ahead of the Budget, on 3 March, urging the Government to reverse their decision to withdraw union learning funding in England and to avoid the negative impact this will have on key skills learning. Another major blow for the high street as Asos takes Arcadia brands to online only - Usdaw calls on the Government to save our shops 01 February 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is seeking urgent meetings with Arcadia administrators and urges them to treat staff with fairness and dignity, after Asos confirmed the takeover of Arcadia brands Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT. Usdaw is also calling on the Government to urgently act to save our high streets. Unions will fight the Government 'tooth and nail' to protect and extend employment rights 25 January 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has joined with eleven other major trade unions to warn the Government not to undermine hard-won and important basic employment rights. ONS stats show that key workers have higher Covid risk - Usdaw calls for priority for vaccines, testing and risk assessments 25 January 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has renewed the call for key workers to be prioritised for vaccination, testing and risk assessment, after the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today released new statistics on Covid death rates by occupation that show many key workers are at a higher risk. Terrible day for the high street as Debenhams is sold to Boohoo - Usdaw calls on the Government to save our shops 25 January 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is seeking urgent meetings with Debenhams’ administrators and urges them to treat staff with fairness and dignity, after news that the company brand has been sold to online only retailer Boohoo and all stores will be closed, impacting 12,000 jobs. The union is also calling on the Government to urgently act to save our high streets Usdaw tells MPs’ inquiry that shopworkers need legal protection, with nearly 9 in 10 retail staff abused last year 20 January 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has responded to a parliamentary inquiry into violence and abuse towards retail staff with a call for legislation to protect retail staff. Today the union released new statistics showing that nearly 9 in 10 shopworkers were abused last year. Last night the Scottish Parliament unanimously voted for a ground-breaking new law to protect shopworkers. Usdaw campaign wins protection for Scottish shopworkers as MSPs pass a new ground-breaking law 19 January 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s unanimous vote in the Scottish Parliament for a ground-breaking law to protect shopworkers. This follows a long campaign by the union for new legislation to tackle growing violence, threats and abuse against retail staff. Nearly 9 in 10 shopworkers abused last year - Usdaw urges MSPs to back a new law to protect Scottish retail staff 18 January 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today released new figures showing the extent of abuse retail staff suffered last year, ahead of tomorrow’s final vote in the Scottish Parliament on ground-breaking legislation to protect retail staff. Anas Sarwar MSP nominated by Usdaw to be the next leader of the Scottish Labour Party 18 January 2021 The retail trade union Usdaw has today decided to nominate Anas Sarwar MSP in the election for Leader of the Scottish Labour Party. Welsh Government delivers on Usdaw calls for improved safety measures in stores 15 January 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s announcement, by Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford, that businesses in Wales will have to carry out a specific coronavirus risk assessment under new Welsh Government legislation. The union has been inundated with complaints from members deeply concerned about their safety, as customers blatantly flout the rules. Usdaw continues to call for key workers in essential retail to be prioritised for vaccination against Covid-19 14 January 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has renewed the call for key workers to be prioritised for vaccination, after the Government indicated they are looking at priority for the second phase and the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) accepted that occupation is a factor. The union has made similar calls on the Scottish and Welsh Governments, along with the Northern Ireland Executive. Morrisons pay deal: Usdaw negotiates a £10 per hour basic rate in a major step forward for the union's New Deal for Workers campaign 13 January 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has negotiated a £10 per hour basic rate for Morrisons shopworkers in a ground-breaking pay deal. The offer, which goes out to ballot and is recommended by Usdaw, is a major step forward for the union’s New Deal for Workers campaign that called for £10 and is 50p an hour above the voluntary Living Wage Foundation rate. Shopworkers' concerns grow - Usdaw calls on all retailers to reinstate full lockdown safety measures in stores 08 January 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has made an urgent call on supermarkets and food retailers to immediately revert to the stringent safety measures in stores that applied during the first lockdown. The union has been inundated with complaints from members deeply concerned about their safety as customers blatantly flout the rules. B&M bonus: Usdaw welcomes recognition for in-store and distribution key workers 07 January 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed B&M agreeing to pay an extra week’s wages in recognition of the hard work of their staff through the exceptional challenges of the pandemic. Usdaw seeks urgent meeting with Alliance Healthcare to seek assurances for members 06 January 2021 Usdaw, the trade union for Alliance Healthcare workers, is seeking an urgent meeting with the company after Walgreens Boots Alliance today announced they have agreed a deal to sell the majority of its Alliance Healthcare wholesale and distribution business to US drug wholesaler AmerisourceBergen. Government urged by Usdaw to prioritise frontline retail staff safety, vaccination and testing as the pandemic escalates 04 January 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has written to health and business ministers calling for urgent Government intervention to protect key workers in the essential service of food retailing, as the rate of Covid infections continues to grow. MPs’ inquiry into violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers welcomed by Usdaw 18 December 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s announcement of a ‘Violence and abuse towards retail workers’ inquiry by the House of Commons Home Affairs Select Committee. Yesterday the union secured 100,000 signatures on a ‘protect shopworkers’ petition that should now trigger a parliamentary debate. Usdaw protect shopworkers petition passes the 100K signatures needed to trigger a parliamentary debate 17 December 2020 A parliamentary petition that seeks to protect retail staff from violence, threats and abuse has passed the 100,000 signatures needed to trigger a parliamentary debate. Usdaw now seeks the support of MPs and the Government for legislation to protect retail staff. Boohoo chairman bizarrely won’t meet Usdaw because he ‘doesn’t want to join the union’ 16 December 2020 Usdaw, the trade union for Boohoo workers, finds it bizarre that Boohoo chairman, Mahmud Kamani, on several occasions told today’s meeting of the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee that he didn’t want to meet the union because he doesn’t want to join. Scottish Government urged to make progress on Ne'er Day shop closures consultation – Usdaw welcomes petitions committee support 16 December 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the Scottish Parliament’s Petitions Committee today calling on the Scottish Government to make progress on consulting about large stores closing on New Year’s Day and to at least start the process in time for 2022, but to explore whether it can be done for 1 January 2021. BCM Fareva industrial action suspended - Usdaw to ballot members on a new pay offer 14 December 2020 Following the vote of members at BCM Fareva in favour of industrial action, the union requested a further meeting with the Company, to once again seek a negotiated resolution to the dispute. At this meeting, BCM Fareva tabled an offer, which means the industrial action planned for 16 and 17 December has been suspended, pending a ballot of members on this offer. Government again rejects a new law to protect shopworkers from assault - Usdaw urges them to listen to staff and retailers 14 December 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw was disappointed to again hear a Government Minister reject a Bill to protect shop workers from violent attacks, a measure that is also supported by retail employers. FM’s remarks on Ne’er Day shop closures are not enough says Usdaw, it’s time for the Scottish Government to consult 14 December 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on the Scottish Government to reverse its opposition to consulting on closing large stores on 1 January, after the First Minister has twice expressed sympathy for shopworkers having a break on New Year’s Day. The Scottish Parliament Petitions Committee will be debating the Usdaw call this Wednesday 16 December. Asda to close stores on Boxing Day - Usdaw urges retailers to give staff a proper festive break 09 December 2020 Usdaw is the trade union for Asda workers in Northern Ireland and has welcomed an announcement that they will close their stores on Boxing Day. MPs to debate the future of the high street, Usdaw calls for urgent action from the Government to 'Save our Shops' and protect jobs 08 December 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a House of Commons debate on the future of the high street, which will take place this Thursday 10 December, and urges the Government to work directly with the Union and retail employers to develop a retail recovery plan that will help an industry that was already struggling before the pandemic. B&M to close stores on New Year's Day - Usdaw urges retailers to give staff a proper festive break 07 December 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed an announcement by discount retailer B&M that they will close their stores on New Year’s Day. The company said this is a ‘thank you’ for hard work and commitment during incredibly challenging year and to give staff a ‘well-deserved rest’. Keir Starmer backs Usdaw's call for a retail recovery plan - the Prime Minister's response was disappointing 02 December 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the backing of Keir Starmer MP, Leader of the Opposition, for a retail recovery plan. The Labour Leader quizzed the Prime Minister today on the desperate state of the retail industry after the collapse of Arcadia and Debenhams, but Usdaw is deeply disappointed by his response. Usdaw members at BCM Fareva vote decisively for industrial action after rejecting a pay freeze at the Nottingham manufacturer of Boots products 02 December 2020 Usdaw members have voted in favour of industrial action in a formal ballot at BCM Fareva in Nottingham, after the company’s final offer of a pay freeze for the 2020 pay review was overwhelmingly rejected. 'Keep your cool' follow the rules and respect retail staff says Usdaw when shops in England reopen today 02 December 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is urging customers to follow the rules and respect shopworkers when non-essential shops reopen today (Wednesday 2 December). The union is concerned that the four week shutdown could result in overcrowding and abuse of shopworkers if there is a rush back to the high street. Debenhams liquidation is devastating for staff and the high street - Usdaw calls on the Government to act to save our shops 01 December 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is seeking urgent meetings with Debenhams’ administrators and urges them to treat staff with fairness and dignity, after news that the company is being liquidated. Usdaw also urges the Government to work with employers and the union to develop an urgent recovery plan for retail. Arcadia administration: Usdaw questions how many retail companies need to fail before the Government takes action to save our shops 30 November 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is seeking urgent meetings with Arcadia’s administrators, to engage in talks in an attempt to save jobs and ensure staff are treated fairly. Usdaw also urges the Government to work with employers and the union to develop an urgent recovery plan for retail, an industry that was already struggling before the pandemic. Opening stores for 24 hours is not the answer to the retail industry's woes says Usdaw, the Government needs a recovery plan 30 November 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has cautioned the Government against fiddling at the edges and called for substantial action as part of a retail recovery plan to help the industry through the Covid-19 pandemic. Devastating news for Arcadia workers just before Christmas - Usdaw urges the Government to support the high street 27 November 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on Arcadia management to engage in talks to try to save jobs and ensure staff are treated fairly. Usdaw also urges the Government to work with employers and the union to develop and an urgent recovery plan for retail, an industry that was already struggling before the pandemic. This year more than ever, shopworkers deserve a decent break at Christmas, says Usdaw 27 November 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today written an open letter to the heads of the UK’s major retailers calling on them to reject Boxing Day trading and give the staff a decent break over Christmas. Minimum wage increase is not enough and Universal Credit uplift should have been made permanent says Usdaw 25 November 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is disappointed that low paid workers will not get the full minimum wage increase they were promised. The increase of 19p to £8.91 an hour doesn’t meet the union’s call for £10 per hour, the real living wage rate of £9.50 or even the Government’s previously projected rate of £9.21. 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). 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. 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. 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. Displaying results 801 - 900 (of 1855) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ...38 next
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