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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 1301 - 1400 (of 1829) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 ...37 next 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. Usdaw cautions MPs that Conservative assurances on post-Brexit employment rights are meaningless 10 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging Members of Parliament to ignore anything less than legally binding assurances on employment rights, as the debate continues on the ‘meaningful vote’. Shopworkers' trade union leader Paddy Lillis launches the 'time for better pay' petition 08 January 2019 Paddy Lillis, General Secretary of the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw, has today launched the ‘time for better pay’ petition on the .gov website, seeking 100,000 signatures to secure a Government response and possible parliamentary debate. Protection for shopworkers receives cross-party support from Peers - Usdaw calls on the Government to act 08 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed cross-party support from Peers for the protection of shopworkers during yesterday’s second reading of the Offensive Weapons Bill in the House of Lords. Offensive Weapons Bill is welcomed - Usdaw calls for greater protection for shopworkers 04 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis welcomes the Offensive Weapons Bill, which is due for its second reading in the House of Lords on Monday. Usdaw is calling on the Government to provide greater protection for shopworkers who will enforce the new law at the point of sale. Usdaw warns Government not to water-down minimum wage regulations as they consider simplifying the rules 04 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has warned the Government not to remove vital safeguards that protect low-paid workers against rogue employers unfairly deducting pay. The call comes after reports that the Business Secretary is considering changes to help employers avoid ‘technical breaches’ of the rules. Fairness not favours - Usdaw calls for an industrial strategy to tackle the retail crisis and save our shops 04 January 2019 Next week will see the start of retailers issuing trading updates following the crucial Christmas period and the early indicators suggest it may not be good news for many. Usdaw rep Maureen Loxley receives MBE in the New Year's Honours List 29 December 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is celebrating the award of an MBE to Maureen Loxley, a long-serving union rep and activist from Tesco Gloucester. Usdaw welcomes the High Street Report and wants a voice for workers to help tackle the crisis in retail 20 December 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed a report by the Government’s high street panel, chaired by Sir John Timpson, but calls on the Government to look at the crisis in retail beyond the high street and listen to the voice of shopworkers. Lidl staff need Usdaw to give them a voice at work – the campaign continues at their new Avonmouth distribution centre 20 December 2018 Usdaw, the trade union for Lidl staff, today is continuing their long-running bid for recognition, again campaigning outside the new Regional Distribution Centre in Avonmouth. Usdaw criticises a Minister who trivialises injured workers access to justice 18 December 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has criticised a Justice Minister who today defended the Government’s proposal to increase the small claims court threshold for personal injury cases. Workers' rights need a fundamental fix - small steps are not the answer says Usdaw 17 December 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for the Government to go much further than the ‘Good Work Plan’ announced today. Usdaw has been campaigning for significant improvements in the labour market and today’s announcement, whilst bringing some positive developments, will not tackle in-work poverty or other abuses in the jobs market. Home Office positive about protections for shopworkers, Usdaw now requires action 11 December 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis today met with Home Office Minister Victoria Atkins for a round-table discussion with retailers on how to protect staff from violence, threats and abuse. Retail employers and Usdaw to meet with the Home Office about legal protections for shopworkers 10 December 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is meeting with Home Office Minister Victoria Atkins tomorrow for a round-table discussion with retailers on how to legally protect staff from violence, threats and abuse. Usdaw welcomes Primark's return to the Bank Buildings' extension 14 weeks after a major fire at the Belfast store 07 December 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed Primark’s return to the Bank Buildings’ extension after the Belfast store was gutted by a major fire on 28 August. Usdaw signs a new recognition agreement with Manx Co-op 07 December 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is today signing a new recognition agreement with the Manx Co-op Society, as the Co-op Group subsidiary joins the Co-op Employers’ Association. Usdaw congratulates Mark Drakeford on his election as leader of the Welsh Labour Party 06 December 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has congratulated Mark Drakeford (Assembly Member for Cardiff West) on his election as the next leader of the Welsh Labour Party, having nominated him in the election to replace current First Minster Carwyn Jones. Usdaw urges MPs to vote against the Prime Minister's withdrawal deal 03 December 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging Members of Parliament to vote against the withdrawal agreement and political declaration on the future relationship between the United Kingdom with the European Union. British Safety Council supports Usdaw's Justice for Injured Workers Campaign 30 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed the support of the British Safety Council for the union’s Justice for Injured Workers Campaign, which seeks to stop the Government from forcing more workers into the small claims court. Usdaw welcomes the offer of talks with the Home Office about legal protections for shopworkers 28 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed a commitment from the Home Office for a round-table discussion with the union and retailers on how to legally protect staff from violence, threats and abuse. Offensive Weapons Bill: MPs urged by Usdaw, retailers, staff and the public to vote tomorrow for a protection for shopworkers amendment 27 November 2018 The Offensive Weapons Bill sets out criminal penalties for shopworkers and delivery drivers who complete sales of corrosive substances and knives to under-18s. The amendment will create an offence if the person attempting to illegally buy these products abuses, threatens or assaults the retail worker who is enforcing the law. Usdaw takes tackling women's poverty to the Scottish Labour Women's Conference 23 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has a delegation attending the Scottish Labour Women’s Conference on Saturday 24 November in Dunfermline where the union is moving a motion on tackling women’s poverty. We all love a Black Friday bargain, but please respect shopworkers says Usdaw 22 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for a calm and orderly Black Friday (23 November 2018) as millions of shoppers are set to take advantage of what is now described as the biggest discounting day of the retail year. Respect for Shopworkers Week is over - Usdaw's Freedom from Fear Campaign continues 19 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has thanked Usdaw activists who ran over 1,000 events across the UK to raise awareness of the violence, threats and abuse that retail staff face all too often. Trade union general secretaries combine to support the Justice for Injured Workers Campaign 17 November 2018 Five trade union general secretaries, including Usdaw’s Paddy Lillis, have written a joint letter to The Guardian calling on the Government to drop proposals that will deny access to justice for workers suffering injuries that include a collapsed lung, a fractured wrist or elbow and loss of front teeth. They write: Usdaw calls for Government action after a UN official reveals the extent of in-work poverty in the UK 16 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called for government action to tackle in-work poverty after a report by a United Nations Special Rapporteur finds that 14 million people in the UK, a fifth of the population, live in poverty. Four million of these are more than 50% below the poverty line, and 1.5 million are destitute, unable to afford basic essentials. Usdaw calls on the Scottish Government to act as a survey finds that violence against shopworkers has increased by 40% 15 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called on the Scottish Government to back a protection of workers Bill after shocking statistics reveal that incidents of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers remain a major problem on the frontline of retail. House of Fraser staff devastated by four more store closures - Usdaw calls on Sports Direct to engage with the union 14 November 2018 Sports Direct has announced that four more House of Fraser stores are set to close in Norwich, Nottingham, Lakeside in Essex and Metrocentre in Gateshead. 'Report it to sort it' - more than half of attacks on shopworkers go unreported says Usdaw survey 14 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is urging retail staff not to suffer in silence as the latest survey by Usdaw shows that 59% of those who experienced violence, threats or abuse at work did not report the incident to their employer. Worryingly 1 in 6 shopworkers who were physically attacked did not report the assault. Attacks on shopworkers and shoplifting are up while police numbers have fallen - Usdaw calls for more police funding 13 November 2018 This is Respect for Shopworkers Week and retail trade union Usdaw has called on the Government to increase funding and resources for the police to help them tackle a rising tide of attacks on shopworkers and theft from shops. Violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers remains high - an Usdaw survey reveals at the start of Respect for Shopworkers Week 12 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has launched Respect for Shopworkers Week with shocking statistics that incidents of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers remain a major problem on the frontline of retail. Equal Pay Day 2018: Usdaw calls for a £10 an hour minimum wage to help close the gender pay gap 09 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is calling for action to close the gender pay gap on ‘Equal Pay Day 2018’, Saturday 10 November, which marks the day that women will effectively work for free until the end of the year because of the gender pay gap. M&S staff, particularly in older stores, are deeply concerned by a further threat of more store closures - Usdaw renews call for recognition 09 November 2018 Shopworkers' trade union Usdaw has today renewed their call for recognition as the trade union for M&S staff after it was reported that the company’s chief executive threatened more store closures beyond the 100 already planned. Usdaw calls for action after a Suzy Lamplugh Trust survey reveals two-thirds of retail workers have been exposed to violence and aggression 08 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called for action on workplace safety following a Suzy Lamplugh Trust survey revealing that two-thirds of UK retail workers have been exposed to violence or aggression in the workplace. Real Living Wage uprating welcomed by Usdaw, but the campaign continues for a £10 per hour minimum 05 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed today’s increase in Living Wage rates, as set by the Living Wage Foundation, to £9 per hour and a higher rate of £10.55 in London. Usdaw welcomes pladis’ commitment to the TUC’s Dying to Work charter 02 November 2018 Usdaw has welcomed pladis adding their name to a charter aimed at helping employees who become terminally ill at work and protecting their rights at work. Sainsbury’s and Asda merger - Usdaw warns of possible store closures and job losses 02 November 2018 Usdaw warns of possible store closures and job losses if the Competition and Markets Authority’s recommendations on the proposed Sainsbury’s/Asda merger are implemented. Paddy Lillis addresses a Co-op Group ‘Safer Colleagues, Safer Communities’ event to promote respect for shopworkers 01 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is today addressing a Co-op Group event, in Manchester, to develop a new campaign designed to make their staff feel safer and communities safer places to live and work. Underwhelming Budget does not do enough to help low paid workers and the troubled retail sector 30 October 2018 Usdaw submitted evidence in the budget process calling on the Government to provide an industrial strategy for retail, help low paid workers on insecure contracts, immediately halt the universal credit roll-out and fund the skills training workers need to deal with automation. STUC Women's Conference: Usdaw promotes empowering women along with tackling sexual harassment and domestic violence 29 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members promoting two motions on empowering women and ending violence against women and girls at this year’s Scottish Trades Union Congress Women’s Conference in Dundee on 29 and 30 October. The union is calling for: Usdaw tackles the retail crisis by launching an industrial strategy that addresses business costs, staff pay and valuing shopworkers 29 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today launched an industrial strategy to tackle the current crisis on our high streets and in the retail sector generally. Budget 2018: Usdaw challenges the chancellor to tackle the retail crisis, automation and workers struggling to make ends meet 26 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has challenged the Chancellor to deliver on four key issues facing working people. The Chancellor is set to deliver his Budget on Monday and Usdaw is calling on him to: Debenhams urged to engage with Usdaw to give the staff a voice in the future of the business 25 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today urged Debenham’s to recognise Usdaw as the trade Union for their staff after the company announced plans to close up to 50 stores, putting around 4,000 jobs at risk. Usdaw vows to continue the fight for justice for injured workers as MPs today approve the Civil Liability Bill 23 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has vowed to continue Usdaw’s Justice for Injured Workers Campaign after MPs approved the Civil Liability Bill, which includes an increase to the small claims court threshold for personal injury cases arising from a road traffic accident. Tens of thousands of injured workers could be left to fend for themselves in court - Usdaw urges MPs to support a fair compromise on the Civil Liability Bill 23 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is urging MPs to address concerns about Government proposals, linked to the Civil Liability Bill, which will restrict injured workers’ access to justice. The Bill is set to complete its remaining stages in the House of Commons today. SNP shares Usdaw's concerns about the impact of the Civil Liability Bill on Scottish residents who are injured in England and Wales 22 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis urges the Scottish National Party to oppose measures linked to the Civil Liability Bill that will restrict access to justice for injured workers. The remaining stages of the Bill are due to be debated and voted on in the House of Commons tomorrow. MPs urged by Usdaw, retailers, staff and the public to vote today for a protection for shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill 22 October 2018 The Offensive Weapons Bill sets out criminal penalties for shopworkers and delivery drivers who complete sales of corrosive substances and knives to under-18s. However there is no penalty for the person attempting to illegally buy these age-restricted products, even if they abuse or threaten the retail worker. Usdaw supports 'Wear Red Day' to show racism the red card, as race hate crime incidents are on the increase 19 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has linked in for the fourth year running with the UK’s leading anti-racism educational charity Show Racism the Red Card to promote their Wear Red Day in workplaces across the UK on Friday 19 October 2018. Usdaw nominates Mark Drakeford for leader of the Welsh Labour Party 19 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today decided to nominate Mark Drakeford AM to be the next leader of the Welsh Labour Party. All three aspiring candidates were interviewed by a panel of Usdaw members from Wales to determine the union’s nomination in the election to replace current First Minster Carwyn Jones. Civil Liability Bill could create court chaos as employer liability cases clog up the small claims system 19 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is warning ministers that their proposals to force more injured workers through the small claims court could result in overwhelming the system as more claimants will apply for their cases to be reallocated due to the complexity of the issues involved. Displaying results 1301 - 1400 (of 1829) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 ...37 next
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