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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 1351 - 1450 (of 1828) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 ...37 next Tinkering at the edges is not good enough - Universal Credit needs to be overhauled and the roll-out immediately halted says Usdaw 17 October 2018 Paddy Lillis has welcomed today’s opposition day debate in the House of Commons and renewed Usdaw’s call on the Government to immediately halt the roll-out of Universal Credit. That would enable a fundamental rethink and a complete overhaul of a system that is broken and will not work. Offensive Weapons Bill lets off those illegally trying to buy knives and acid, but can criminalise retail staff says Usdaw 17 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. MPs urged by Usdaw, retailers, staff and the shopping public to vote today for a protection for shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill 15 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is urging MPs to vote for New Clause One amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill in today’s report stage debate in the House of Commons. Paddy Lillis addresses the Co-op Party conference: Our shared history and values are the foundation of our future campaigns 14 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today addressed the annual conference of the Co-operative Party, taking place in Bristol. Universal Credit needs to be overhauled and the rollout immediately halted says Usdaw 12 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today renewed his call on the Government to immediately halt the roll-out of Universal Credit, to allow for a fundamental rethink and a complete overhaul of a system that is broken and will not work. House of Fraser staff remain unclear about the future - Sports Direct must engage with Usdaw to give staff a voice in the business 12 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is calling on the House of Fraser owners Sports Direct to engage with the union, allowing the staff to be kept informed of developments and have a say in the future of the business. Retail employers, including the Co-op Group, join Usdaw in asking MPs to vote for a protection for shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill 11 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed the support of retail employers for New Clause One amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill, which provides legal protection for shopworkers enforcing the measures in the Bill. World Mental Health Day: Usdaw survey finds that financial worries are having an impact on the mental health of 63% of workers 10 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is marking this year’s World Mental Health Day, today, by celebrating the role of trade union workplace reps in supporting members experiencing mental health problems. Alex Norris MP today made the case for protection for shopworkers - we now need MPs to support the Offensive Weapons Bill amendment 09 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has congratulated Alex Morris MP (Labour and Co-op Party, Nottingham North) on his 10-minute rule motion, Retail Workers (Offences) Bill, which was presented to Parliament today. 85% of the shopping public agree with Usdaw - the Government owes a duty of care to shopworkers enforcing age-restricted sales laws 08 October 2018 A new poll on legal protection for retail staff is published by the Co-operative Party today as Parliament prepares for two debates highlighting assaults and abuse directed at shopworkers, with more than 260 violent attacks every day in 2017. STUC Black Workers' Conference: Usdaw challenging racism at work and in the labour market 05 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members promoting two motions at this year’s Scottish Trades Union Congress Black Workers’ Conference in Glasgow this weekend; challenging racism in the labour market and at work, where it impacts on health and safety. Prime Minister keen to criticise Labour, but offers little for working people struggling to make ends meet 03 October 2018 Shopworkers' trade union leader Paddy Lillis has expressed disappointment with the Prime Minister's speech to the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham. House of Fraser staff in limbo - Sports Direct must engage with Usdaw to give staff a voice in the future of the business 02 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is calling on the House of Fraser owners Sports Direct to engage with the union, allowing the staff to be kept informed of developments and have a say in the future of the business. Avon plan redundancies at their Corby site Usdaw continues in talks with the company 28 September 2018 Usdaw is continuing in talks over 104 proposed redundancies at the Corby site of cosmetics company Avon. Usdaw welcomes a promise of 10,000 more police officers - as Jeremy Corbyn sets out a Labour vision to rebuild and transform Britain 26 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed a wide-ranging speech by Jeremy Corbyn, Leader of the Labour Party, where he set out a real alternative for the people of Britain; a radical plan to rebuild and transform the country. Usdaw calls for an industrial strategy to tackle the crisis in retail at the Mirror's High Street Fightback campaign fringe meeting 25 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today called on the Government to develop a proper industrial strategy for retail in partnership with business, government and unions. Usdaw remains disappointed that the Government has not included a retail staff representative on their new panel to look at the future of the high street. Violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers are on the increase says Usdaw annual survey 24 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today called for Government action to stem a rising tide of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. Universal Credit needs to be overhauled and the rollout should be immediately halted - Usdaw tells Labour Conference 24 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today called on the Government to immediately halt the roll-out of Universal Credit, to allow for a fundamental rethink and a complete overhaul of a system that is broken and will not work. Labour will address the balance of power at work - Usdaw welcomes commitments to give workers a voice 24 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed the Shadow Chancellor’s speech to Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool today. John McDonnell MP identified key policies that will deliver on Usdaw’s ‘Time for Better Pay’ campaign. Injured workers face a double whammy from the Civil Liability Bill, Usdaw tells a Labour fringe meeting 23 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today called on the Government to pull back from deeply damaging proposals in the Civil Liability Bill, which leaves workers facing the double whammy of worsening health and safety conditions and restricted access to justice. Labour's commitment to put workers on the boards of large companies will ensure staff are valued says Usdaw 22 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed Labour’s commitment to give employees a say in how companies are run by requiring boards of large companies to reserve at least one-third of their seats for workers. Labour's Women's Conference backs Usdaw's call to tackle violence against women 22 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union has today secured the support of the Labour Women’s Conference for a motion to tackle violence against women. Disappointment as Morrisons rejects Usdaw's counter proposals on changes to the pension scheme 20 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has expressed disappointment that Morrisons has not taken on board counter proposals to changes the company are making to the pension scheme. The consultation period on changes to the Retirement Saver pension has now ended and staff are being briefed today. Cost of living rises again - Usdaw says it is 'Time for Better Pay' 19 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for urgent Government action on pay, as inflation rises for the second consecutive month. Usdaw’s survey of over 10,000 workers shows that two-thirds feel worse off than they did five years ago. Tesco unveils their new Jack's format - Usdaw will give the staff a voice in the new stores 19 September 2018 Tesco has today launched its new discount store format called Jack's. They will open their first two Jack's stores in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire and Immingham, North East Lincolnshire. Usdaw members urge MPs to support the protection for shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill 18 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging MPs to vote for an amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill that will make it a specific offence to obstruct a shopworker in their duty to enforce the law on the sale of offensive weapons. Welsh Labour to decide their leadership ballot rules – Usdaw seeks to retain the voice of trade unionists 14 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw will be attending the Welsh Labour special one-day conference in Cardiff tomorrow, where delegates will decide the rules for the forthcoming leadership election to replace Carwyn Jones. Usdaw congratulates Sadiq Khan on his reselection as Labour candidate for the next London Mayoral election 14 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has sent his congratulations to London Mayor Sadiq Khan for his reselection, as he gains enough nominations to pass the trigger ballot 50% threshold. Usdaw seeks urgent action from the Scottish Government to tackle the crisis on our high streets 14 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has met with Jamie Hepburn MSP, the Scottish Minister for Business, to discuss the issues the retail sector faces, after a year or more of retail company collapses, store closures and shopworker redundancies. Protection for shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill welcomed by Usdaw 13 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed an amendment, tabled today, to the Offensive Weapons Bill that will make it a specific offence to obstruct a shopworker in their duty to enforce the law on the sale of offensive weapons. The remaining stages of the Bill are expected to be taken in the House of Commons on Monday 15 October 2018. Unions 21 interview the 'newest general secretary on the block' Paddy Lillis in their latest podcast 13 September 2018 Shopworkers trade union leader Paddy Lillis has given a wide-ranging interview to Unions 21 about his vision for the future of Usdaw and the retail industry. Archbishop of Canterbury backs Usdaws call for the roll out of Universal Credit to be halted 12 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed the support of the Archbishop of Canterbury for a halt in the rolling out of Universal Credit, when asked after his address to the Trades Union Congress in Manchester. Disappointment as Conservative MPs on the Civil Liability Bill committee reject Usdaw's Justice for Injured Workers Campaign 12 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is disappointed that Conservative MPs on the Civil Liability Bill committee failed to address concerns about Government proposals that will restrict injured workers’ access to justice, by forcing more cases through the small claims court in England and Wales. Usdaw welcomes Labour's commitment to abolish zero-hours contracts by requiring employers to guarantee minimum hours 11 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed a wide-ranging address to the annual TUC conference in Manchester by John McDonnell MP, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, which was packed with commitments to improve workers’ rights. Usdaw calls for an industrial strategy for retail to combat the crisis on our high streets 11 September 2018 Speaking at the annual TUC conference in Manchester, Dave McCrossen – Usdaw Deputy General Secretary said: “It is no secret that the retail sector is facing one of the most challenging periods in its history. Paddy Lillis launches Usdaw's 'Time for Better Pay' campaign at the Trade Union Congress 11 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis launches the ‘Time for Better Pay’ campaign at the TUC Congress. A survey of over 10,000 workers has laid bare the issues that working people are facing as a result of low pay, short and zero hours contracts and insecure work. Civil Liability Bill committee urged to back Usdaw's Justice for Injured Workers Campaign 11 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is urging MPs on the Civil Liability Bill committee to address concerns about Government proposals that will restrict injured workers’ access to justice, by forcing more cases through the small claims court in England and Wales. The committee starts its detailed scrutiny of the Bill today. Usdaw calls for better pay and secure work to help combat the mental health crisis 10 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called for action to help workers deal with the growing mental health crisis. An Usdaw survey of over 10,000 workers has laid bare the issues that working people are facing as a result of low pay, short and zero hours contracts and insecure work, including 63% who say that financial worries were having an impact on their mental health. Usdaw takes the Justice for Injured Workers Campaign to the Trades Union Congress 10 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today called on the Government to step back from aspects of their Civil Liability Bill that will restrict justice for injured workers. £10 per hour minimum wage would help tackle the gender pay gap - Usdaw says it's 'Time for Better Pay' 10 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union has backed a call, at TUC conference in Manchester, for action to tackle the gender pay gap. Usdaw supports joint union action on sexual harassment, as the TUC puts it at the top of their conference agenda 09 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today supported a co-ordinated union approach to tackling sexual harassment in the workplace and wider society. Over 10,000 workers cannot be wrong - Usdaw says it's 'Time for Better Pay' 09 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis launches the ‘Time for Better Pay’ campaign at the TUC Congress. A survey of over 10,000 workers has laid bare the issues that working people are facing as a result of low pay, short and zero hours contracts and insecure work: Usdaw and Primark have settled on a long-term plan for staff affected by a major fire at the Belfast store 07 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed a deal that provides some guarantees for the future for staff that work at Primark’s Bank Buildings store, which was gutted by a major fire on 28 August. Disappointment as the Government rejects Usdaw's Justice for Injured Workers Campaign - Labour will seek to amend the Civil Liability Bill 04 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is disappointed that the Government is ploughing ahead with proposals that will restrict injured workers’ access to justice, by forcing more cases through the small claims court in England and Wales. This is despite cross-party calls for a rethink during tonight’s second reading debate of the Civil Liability Bill. Belfast Primark workers to meet the City Mayor tonight, as Usdaw continues in talks with the company 04 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is taking members from Belfast’s Primark to City Hall this evening to meet Lord Mayor Deirdre Hargey. MPs urged to raise Usdaw's Justice for Injured Workers Campaign during the second reading of the Civil Liability Bill 03 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is urging MPs to voice their concerns about Government proposals that will restrict injured workers’ access to justice, by forcing more cases through the small claims court in England and Wales. Major fire destroys iconic Primark building in Belfast - Usdaw offers help and support 29 August 2018 A devastating fire broke out yesterday at the historic Primark building in Belfast. Sainsbury and Asda merger - Usdaw calls for a workers voice on the CMA 23 August 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to ensure the concerns of the staff are heard, as they today formally launch a phase 1 investigation into the proposed Sainsbury’s and Asda merger. XPO distribution workers the first casualties of Sports Direct’s takeover of House of Fraser - Usdaw calls for a solution to save jobs 20 August 2018 Usdaw has entered into consultation talks with XPO over the proposed closure of their online fulfilment centre at Wellingborough. The union represents staff at the site, which dealt with House of Fraser online orders before the new owners closed down the website last week. Usdaw members urge MPs to support the Justice for Injured Workers Campaign 17 August 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is campaigning against Government proposals that will restrict injured workers access to justice by pushing more cases through the small claims court in England and Wales. The union has today launched a member-led campaign to seek MPs’ support. Displaying results 1351 - 1450 (of 1828) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 ...37 next
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