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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 1251 - 1350 (of 1828) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ...37 next Low Pay Commission takes evidence from workers in Swansea - Usdaw calls for £10 per hour and the adult rate for young workers 21 March 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is today meeting with members of the Low Pay Commission (LPC) as they visit Swansea to hear evidence from low-paid workers. Usdaw wins justice for former Kleeneze workers and calls for reform of insolvency law to protect staff and taxpayers 20 March 2019 Usdaw has won justice for members who worked for Kleeneze, best known for selling household and beauty products through its network of door-to-door sellers, after the Manchester Employment Tribunal granted a protective award because the staff were not properly consulted about their redundancy, as required by law. Offensive Weapons Bill - Usdaw urges the Government to follow through on promises to protect shopworkers 19 March 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has been campaigning for a protection of shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill, which attracted cross-party support. The Government responded with a round-table discussion with Usdaw and retail employers, which has led to the promise of a ‘call for evidence’ to inform future Government action to protect shopworkers. Stand up to racism - Usdaw supports the national demonstrations on UN Anti-Racism Day 15 March 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is proudly supporting the national demonstrations against racism in Cardiff, Glasgow and London on United Nations Anti-Racism Day, Saturday 16 March 2019. Chancellor ignores the retail crisis and offers little to low-paid workers - Spring Statement a missed opportunity says Usdaw 13 March 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is disappointed that the Chancellor has missed an opportunity, in today’s Spring Statement, to address the deepening crisis in retail and provide substantial help for workers in low-paid insecure work, who are struggling to make ends meet. Usdaw calls for talks with Lidl over plans to move a warehouse from Lutterworth to Peterborough 13 March 2019 Usdaw has called on Lidl to enter into talks after they announced plans to close its Lutterworth distribution centre in Leicestershire and relocate to Peterborough, potentially putting hundreds of jobs at risk. Spring Statement 2019: Usdaw challenges the Chancellor to 'save our shops' and address the squeeze on workers' incomes 12 March 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has challenged the Chancellor to deliver on Usdaw ‘save our shops’ and ‘time for better pay’ campaigns in tomorrow’s Spring Statement. Usdaw's young workers week focuses on 'time for better pay' 11 March 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw today launches their young workers week, focussing on the union’s ‘time for better pay’ campaign and Government petition. Young Usdaw activists are leading 50 events across the UK, where they will engage with fellow young workers in a campaign to tackle low pay and job insecurity. 'Time for better pay' petition passes 25,000 signatures - Usdaw campaign continues 11 March 2019 Usdaw’s ‘time for better pay’ petition on the .gov website has already secured the signatures of over 25,000 people who share the union’s deep concerns about pay and rights of a growing number of workers who find themselves in increasingly insecure employment. Scottish Labour Conference: Usdaw says it's 'time for better pay' 08 March 2019 Usdaw’s delegation to Scottish Labour Conference, which starts today in Dundee, will be raising deep concerns about the continued growth of in-work poverty and the Scottish Government’s failure to tackle this issue. International Women's Day: Usdaw pledges to continue campaigning for equality 08 March 2019 Usdaw is marking today’s International Women’s Day by pledging to continue to campaign for equality and to keep women’s equality high on the union’s negotiating, organising and political agendas. Usdaw continues the struggle for equality at the TUC Women's Conference 06 March 2019 Today Usdaw delegates are gathering with hundreds of other trade union activists for the TUC Women’s Conference at Congress House to promote equality and fight discrimination. Government assurances on post-Brexit employment rights are meaningless says Usdaw 06 March 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw remains disappointed that the Government has not provided substantial protections to prevent UK workers’ rights falling behind their EU counterparts after Brexit. Usdaw mourns the passing of a former general secretary Lord Davies of Coity RIP 04 March 2019 Garfield Davies joined Usdaw’s staff as an Area Organiser in 1969. He was appointed a National Officer in 1978 and elected General Secretary in 1985 taking up his position the following January. Garfield was awarded the CBE in 1996 for services to industrial relations and later made a life peer entering the House of Lords in 1997 as Lord Davies of Coity. Save our Shops! Usdaw's campaign hits high streets tomorrow 01 March 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is campaigning for the Government to take urgent action to ‘Save Our Shops’. Activists from the union will be engaging with local MPs and the shopping public to urge them to support the campaign by signing the ‘Save our Shops’ petition. See below for a list of event locations. Fox's Glacier Mints plant under threat of closure - Usdaw statement 28 February 2019 Tangerine Confectionery and Big Bear Confectionery, both owned by Valeo Foods Group, have informed Usdaw and their staff of plans to merge. The proposal includes the closure of the Big Bear Leicester site. Usdaw wins justice for former Palmer & Harvey workers and calls for reform of insolvency law to protect taxpayers 28 February 2019 Usdaw has won justice for members who worked for the retail distribution company Palmer & Harvey, after the Manchester Employment Tribunal granted a protective award because the staff were not properly consulted about their redundancy, as required by law. Boots head office restructure puts 350 jobs at risk Usdaw calls for talks 27 February 2019 High street chemist Boots have announced a restructure of their head office in Beeston, Nottinghamshire. Usdaw is calling on the company to enter into talks with the union. Resolution Foundation report 'Sorry we're closed' - Usdaw response 27 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has responded to a new report published today by the Resolution Foundation. The report – Sorry, we’re closed – highlights the decline in retail and the impact on shopworkers. Government's warm words and sympathy do not protect shopworkers - Usdaw wants legislation to tackle increasing violence, threats and abuse 26 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is disappointed that a protection of shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill was not successful during tonight’s report stage debate in the House of Lords. Save our Shops! Usdaw's campaign to hit high streets across the country on Saturday 2 March 2019 26 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is campaigning for the Government to take urgent action to ‘Save Our Shops’. Activists from the union will be engaging with local MPs and the shopping public to urge them to support the campaign by signing the ‘Save our Shops’ petition. Usdaw is seeking assurances over jobs and the future of the Dairy Crest business 26 February 2019 Dairy Crest has agreed to be bought by a Canadian company Saputo, one of the biggest dairy processors in the world. The purchase is still subject to shareholder approval. Usdaw has sought assurances from senior Dairy Crest management over jobs and the future of the business. Peers urged to vote for protection of shopworkers as an Usdaw survey reveals increased levels of violence, threats and abuse 25 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is calling on Peers to support a protection of shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill, when it goes through report stage in the House of Lords tomorrow. The union has today released shocking new statistics showing that incidents of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers remain a major problem on the frontline of retail. Labour Women’s Conference: Usdaw calls for improvements to maternity rights for all women 22 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members attending the Labour Women’s Conference, where the union is promoting a motion to improve maternity rights for all women. The conference takes place in Telford, Shropshire on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 February 2019. Usdaw calls the High Streets 2030 Inquiry a Missed Opportunity 21 February 2019 The House of Commons’ Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has published their report High Streets and Town Centres in 2030. There are a number of useful ideas in the report which echo calls made in Usdaw’s own Industrial Strategy for the Retail Sector. However, greater focus must be given to the value that retail workers bring to the sector. Elis staff are left stunned by the news that the Kirkcaldy site will close in April with a loss of 86 jobs 20 February 2019 Following a consultation period laundry company Elis have confirmed that they will be closing their Kirkcaldy site in April. Despite huge efforts to avoid the outcome the company have decided to shut the facility and move all operations to their site in Glasgow. Sainsbury’s and Asda merger in doubt – Usdaw calls on the CMA to listen to workers’ concerns over jobs 20 February 2019 The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today released its provisional findings into the proposed Sainsbury’s and Asda merger. The CMA has so far concluded that on the balance of probabilities, a merger would result in a substantial lessening of competition. Migration to Universal Credit should be halted to protect claimants says Usdaw 19 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has responded to an inquiry by the Work & Pensions Select Committee, on ‘natural migration’ to Universal Credit (UC), with a call on the Government to halt the roll-out of UC and fundamentally rethink the policy to protect claimants. Usdaw calls for unity in response to the news that seven Labour MPs have resigned 18 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis calls for the Labour Party to come together and focus on delivering a Labour Government. Sainsbury's and Asda merger inquiry extended - Usdaw calls on the CMA to listen to workers' concerns over jobs 11 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to ensure the concerns of staff are heard, as an extension to the investigation into the proposed merger of Asda and Sainsbury’s is confirmed. TUC’s ‘♥UNIONS’ week: Usdaw celebrates the commitment of volunteer trade union reps 11 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis today marked the start of the TUC’s ‘♥UNIONS’ week (11 to 17 February 2019) by paying tribute to and celebrating the hard work and dedication of lay workplace reps who deliver so much for members across the country. Government response to the 'Time for better pay' petition woefully inadequate - Usdaw campaign continues 08 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has criticised the Government’s woefully inadequate response to the ‘Time for better pay’ petition. Time to Talk Day 2019: Usdaw survey reveals financial worries impact the mental health of 63% of workers 07 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed ‘Time to talk day’, led by campaigning organisations ‘Mind’ and ‘Rethink Mental Health’, which is all about bringing together the right ingredients, to have a conversation about mental health. Ocado Andover Fire - Usdaw Statement 06 February 2019 Online grocer Ocado has suffered a major fire at its warehouse in Andover, Hampshire that took more than 24 hours to bring under control. Around 200 firefighters were drafted in to tackle the blaze, which broke out on Tuesday and spread overnight, causing substantial damage. XPO Logistics propose closing their Wellingborough House of Fraser warehouse - Usdaw enters into consultation talks 04 February 2019 Usdaw will be entering into consultation talks with XPO Logistics over their proposal to close the Wellingborough based online fulfilment facility for House of Fraser. The company plans to complete the closure by 10 April 2019. Debenhams urged to engage with Usdaw to give the staff a voice in the future of the business 04 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has urged Debenhams to recognise Usdaw as the trade union for their staff; following today’s reports of the business exploring a company voluntary arrangement, which could bring forward the closure of around 20 of its department stores this year. Supermarket thefts put shopworkers at risk - Government must act says Usdaw 01 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for Government action in light of Press Association statistics showing a 7% increase in theft from supermarkets over the last four years. Usdaw welcomes Parliamentary support for union recognition at Boohoo 31 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s cross-party MPs’ report into fashion industry sustainability, which has recommended that online clothes retailer Boohoo recognises Usdaw as the union for their staff. Protection of shopworkers attracts cross-party support at the committee stage of the Offensive Weapons Bill 28 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed cross-party support for a protection of shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill in a House of Lords Grand Committee debate. Usdaw response to Tesco's statement "Building a simpler, more sustainable business" 28 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw, who represent over 160,000 Tesco staff, have responded to today’s statement by the company following extensive speculation about job losses in the Sunday media. Usdaw statement on media speculation about Tesco job losses 27 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has responded to reports in this morning’s newspapers that there are plans for significant job losses at Tesco. Offensive Weapons Bill: Peers urged by Usdaw to support a protection for shopworkers amendment 25 January 2019 The Offensive Weapons Bill sets out criminal penalties for shopworkers and delivery drivers who allow sales of corrosive substances and knives to under-18s. The amendment backed by Usdaw will create an offence if the person attempting to buy these products abuses, threatens or assaults the retail worker who is enforcing the law. 30% increase in shoplifting in the last 10 years - Usdaw calls for Government action to cut crime and protect of shopworkers 24 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for Government action in light of the Office for National Statistics today reporting a 30% increase in police recorded incidents of shoplifting in England and Wales over the last decade. BRC stats on jobs show the depth of the retail crisis - Usdaw calls for Government action 24 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called for Government action after today’s quarterly report from the British Retail Consortium shows that Christmas trading has failed to stem the loss of jobs in the retail sector. 'Time for better pay' petition passes 10,000 signatures - Usdaw campaign continues 23 January 2019 Usdaw’s ‘Time for better pay’ petition is now the fastest growing on the .gov website, having today passed 10,000 signatures in less than two weeks. This means the Government now has to respond to the petition, but the union is continuing to push for 100,000 signatures that should trigger a parliamentary debate. Usdaw disappointed that the Government doesn't accept shopworkers' crucial role in enforcing the law 23 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is disappointed that a Home Office Minister has today not accepted the crucial role shopworkers have in enforcing the law on age-restricted sales. However the union welcomes the offer of a meeting to explain why amendments to the Offensive Weapons Bill, that will help protect shopworkers, should be accepted by the Government. Government offer on shopworker abuse is a step in the right direction, but we still need legislation says Usdaw 23 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed as a step in the right direction a Government offer of limited measures to address violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers, but calls on them to go further by accepting amendments to the Offensive weapons Bill. Tory MPs should put country before party - Usdaw calls for a no confidence vote to break the Brexit deadlock 16 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging Members of Parliament to support Labour’s vote of no confidence today after last night’s catastrophic defeat in the ‘meaningful vote’ clearly shows that the Government has totally lost its way. M&S piecemeal reorganisation claims a further 17 store closures - Usdaw calls for talks 15 January 2019 Shopworkers' trade union Usdaw has called on Marks and Spencer to immediately open up a dialogue with the union to ensure staff are properly represented, after the company announces a further 17 store closures, putting 1,045 jobs at risk. Universal Credit reforms are a small step in the right direction, but there is still a very long way to go says Usdaw 11 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed Government reforms to Universal Credit, but the union says they are only a small step in the right direction and calls for a fundamental rethink, including a complete overhaul of a system that is broken and will not work. Displaying results 1251 - 1350 (of 1828) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ...37 next
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