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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 101 - 200 (of 1830) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...37 next Urgent action is needed to protect shopworkers warns Scottish Labour, Usdaw and retail employers 30 October 2023 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has cosigned a letter to the new Chief Constable of Police Scotland from Daniel Johnson MSP (Labour, Edinburgh Southern), along with other stakeholders in retail. The coalition is highlighting shocking news that there have been almost 8,000 reported cases of shopworker abuse or assault since August 2021. Global Summit on AI Safety: Usdaw signs up to an open letter to the PM calling for workers to be represented 30 October 2023 Retail and distribution trade union Usdaw has co-signed a letter to the Prime Minister, along with a diverse range of UK and global organisations and individuals, calling for the workers most affected by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to be represented. STUC Women’s Conference 2023: Usdaw raises women’s health inequality and access to childcare 27 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members, reps and officials attending the annual Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Women’s Conference in Glasgow on Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 October. Usdaw is asking conference delegates to support their motions on women’s health and childcare. Real Living Wage uprating welcomed - Usdaw continues to campaign for it to become the legal minimum for all workers 24 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a much-needed increase in the real Living Wage rates. The Living Wage Foundation has today announced a 10% increase, making the new rates £12 per hour and £13.15 in London for over 18s. ‘Super Saturday’ will leave retail workers exhausted – they deserve a decent break over Christmas and New Year says Usdaw 19 October 2023 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called on retail employers to give their staff a decent break over the Christmas and New Year festive season, after research suggests that 23 December 2023 is set to be busiest in-store shopping day of the year and has been dubbed ‘Super Saturday’. Alarming 25% increase in shoplifting across England and Wales – Usdaw calls for retail crime to be taken seriously 19 October 2023 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is deeply concerned by today’s police recorded crime statistics for England and Wales showing that in the 12 months to June there was a 25% increase in shoplifting. This continues the trend of persistent quarterly increases after a dramatic decrease during the pandemic. Rising prices continue to devalue wages – Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers to tackle the cost of living crisis 18 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for the Government to address the cost of living crisis, after today’s inflation figures show that wages continue to be devalued by prices rising faster than incomes, despite claims to the contrary. The Retail Prices Index (RPI) rate dipped slightly to 8.9%, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rate remained at 6.7%. Changes to sentencing policy could add to the impression that shoplifting has effectively been decriminalised says Usdaw 16 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has questioned whether today’s announcement on sentencing policy by the Justice Secretary will add to the impression that theft from shops has effectively been decriminalised. Autumn Statement 2023: Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers and a retail recovery plan 16 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has made a formal representation to HM Treasury for measures to be included in the 2023 Autumn Statement on 22 November. Following consultation with members, both directly and through their representatives in Usdaw, the union has developed policy suggestions to improve the lives of working people covering the following key areas: Parliamentary petition to ‘make abuse or violence towards retail workers a standalone criminal offence’ welcomed by Usdaw 16 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is urging the public to back shopworkers by signing a new House of Commons petition that seeks to protect retail workers from violence, threats and abuse by extending the Scottish protection of workers law to the rest of the UK. The petition has been launched in the face of an epidemic of shoplifting that has a real impact on the safety of shopworkers. National business crime week of action welcomed by Usdaw – police, retailers and shopworkers come together to promote #ShopKind 16 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s (16 October) launch of a week of action that involves police forces engaging with local businesses, retailers and the community to raise awareness of business crime. Labour Conference backs Usdaw’s call for improved access to lifelong learning and training 11 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the support of Labour Conference for their call to improve lifelong learning and training opportunities for all workers. The Usdaw motion was composited with one from the public sector union Unison, which called for reform of the university funding model, along with investment in childcare staff. Labour conference supports Usdaw’s call to address the challenges facing retail and the high street 10 October 2023 Retail trade Usdaw has today welcomed the support of Labour’s annual conference for a plan to address the challenges facing retail and high streets. Usdaw’s motion was composited with one from the GMB trade union, who sought to highlight the injustices Wilko workers suffered when their company collapsed into administration, resulting in all stores being closed down. Keir Starmer will deliver the change our members so desperately need says Usdaw 10 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s address by Keir Starmer to the annual Labour conference in Liverpool. The Labour leader delivered a vision of security and hope so that the next Labour Government will get Britain’s future back. Yvette Cooper pledge to deliver Freedom From Fear for shopworkers welcomed by Usdaw 10 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Yvette Cooper’s keynote address to the annual Labour Conference in Liverpool. The Shadow Home Secretary set out a series of measures to address the current epidemic in shoplifting and rising violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. World Mental Health Day 2023: Usdaw launches a day of action 10 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is holding a co-ordinated day of action on mental health on Tuesday 10 October, to mark the annual World Mental Health Day. The action day will see thousands of Usdaw activists holding events in workplaces across the UK to promote mental health awareness. Labour Conference 2023: Usdaw and ACS highlight that high streets are at the heart of the everyday economy 09 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today joined with the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) at a Labour conference fringe meeting on High Streets: Heart of the Everyday Economy; highlighting the important role of local shops on high streets and neighbourhood parades. Labour Conference 2023: Usdaw, Labour and Co-op join to confront the epidemic of retail crime 09 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today joined with leading Labour voices and the Co-op at a Labour conference fringe meeting organised by Policy Exchange; addressing shoplifting, violence and abuse, confronting the crime epidemic faced by retailers and shopworkers. Rachel Reeves demonstrates how Labour’s growth plan will benefit working people says Usdaw 09 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s keynote speech to Labour Conference by Rachel Reeves, telling delegates that Labour is “ready to rebuild Britain” and restore economic security after the “chaos” of the Tory years, Rachel Reeves said. Labour Conference 2023: Usdaw President addresses the Labour Unions rally and welcomes the new deal for workers 09 October 2023 Retail trade union President Jane Jones joined fellow trade unionists and leading Labour frontbench MPs in addressing a packed TULO rally at Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool, which was sponsored by Thompson’s Solicitors. Labour Conference 2023: Usdaw welcomes Angela Rayner recommitting the next Labour Government to a New Deal for Workers 08 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Labour’s Deputy Leader Angela Rayner recommitting the next Labour Government to delivering a comprehensive new deal for workers within 100 days of coming into power. Addressing the annual Labour conference in Liverpool the Shadow Deputy Prime Minister set out the details of a new deal that will transform workers’ lives. Labour Women's Conference backs Usdaw’s call for a better deal for working parents and carers on paid leave 07 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed support from Labour Women’s Conference delegates for the union’s call for Labour’s review into parental leave to also include carers’ leave and take into account the way in which caring commitments impact on women’s daily lives, decision making and financial circumstances. Conference also asks that the review’s overarching aims should be to deliver a simpler, more equal system that provides stronger and more effective rights to carer-friendly working. Labour Conference 2023: Usdaw calls for action to address the challenges facing retail and improved access to lifelong learning 06 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of officials and reps attending the annual Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, Sunday 8 to Wednesday 11 October. The union has submitted motions on workers’ access to education and skills training, along with addressing the challenges facing retail and our high streets. Labour Women’s Conference 2023: Usdaw calls for a better deal for parents and carers on paid leave 05 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of official and workplace reps attending the Annual Conference of Labour Women on Saturday 7 October in Liverpool. Usdaw is seeking a better deal for working parents and carers on paid leave. STUC Black Workers Conference 2023: Usdaw seeks to build a movement in Scotland to tackle workplace racism 05 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of officials and workplace reps attending the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) annual Black Workers’ Conference in Glasgow, 7-8 October. Usdaw will be seeking the support of Congress delegates for an anti-racism trade union movement in Scotland and taking a collective approach to tackling racism in the workplace. Prime Minister does not offer the change our members desperately need - says Usdaw - only Labour will deliver 04 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has responded to today’s Prime Minister’s speech to the Conservative conference with a call for a general election, so that working people can secure the change they desperately need under a Labour Government. Union Elections 2024 Timetable 04 October 2023 Union Elections 2024 timetable, showing key dates: Home Secretary’s silence on the shoplifting epidemic is disappointing says Usdaw 03 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has expressed disappointment because, on their keynote speeches to the Conservative conference, neither the Justice Secretary or Home Secretary said a single word about the epidemic of retail crime sweeping our shops and high streets. This despite Usdaw and 88 retailers coming together at the weekend and calling for urgent government action. Minister is deeply irresponsible to suggest that ‘citizen’s arrests’ are the answer to the shoplifting epidemic says Usdaw 03 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has condemned the Crime and Policing Minister for his reported comments to a Conservative conference fringe meeting where it is reported that he called on the public to make citizen’s arrests in supermarkets if they saw shoplifters. The union has branded this ‘DIY policing’ as dangerous and irresponsible. Chancellor’s minimum wage announcement won’t be enough to help workers cope with the cost of living crisis says Usdaw 02 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has called on the Chancellor to go further than today’s announcement to the Conservative conference of a minimum wage above £11 per hour from next April. Usdaw is calling for the minimum wage to become a real living wage, alongside a new deal for workers that tackles insecure employment, something Labour has already committed to deliver in the first 100 days of coming into Government. BRC letter to the Home Secretary calling for action on retail crime is co-signed by CEOs and Usdaw 02 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has joined 88 retail leaders and co-signed a letter to Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, asking for action to support shopworkers who continue to face unacceptable levels of violence and abuse, amid a rise in shop theft which in many cases is the root cause of incidents. Tesco rolls out new screens to protect staff – Usdaw backs the move and calls for a protection of workers law 29 September 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a move by Tesco to introduce new protective screens at hundreds of Express stores and petrol station kiosks in a further bid to protect its colleagues from assault. The supermarket, which has already rolled out body-worn cameras, is making the move amid a rising tide of retail crime. High energy bills and rocketing food prices show the Government must do more to help with the cost of living crisis says Usdaw 29 September 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has again called on the Government to intervene further in tackling the cost of living crisis, which is severely impacting low-paid workers. On Sunday 1 October the cap on the unit price of gas and electricity reduces by £124, but bills remain extremely high. Tesco’s commitment to improved support for families welcomed by Usdaw 26 September 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today welcomed Tesco’s commitment to introduce new policies, as well as enhancing some existing policies, for families and carers within the business. Labour criticism of the Government’s failure to track the convictions of shopworker attacks is shared by Usdaw 22 September 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Labour’s Shadow Attorney General fury after being told the Ministry of Justice doesn't have figures on the number of cases where people serving the public are assaulted as reported exclusively by the Daily Mirror. Kellogg’s new policy for employees impacted by domestic abuse is welcomed by Usdaw 22 September 2023 Food manufacturing trade union Usdaw has welcomed breakfast giant Kellogg’s agreement to a new domestic abuse policy, offering support to workers including extra paid leave. The company offer anyone suffering from the impact of domestic abuse an additional 10 days’ paid leave, as well as financial help for an initial legal support meeting. Supermarkets are a key target for retail crime – Usdaw calls for action to protect shopworkers 20 September 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has renewed their call for action to protect shopworkers after research finds that supermarkets suffered the highest proportion of retail crime at 54.42%. Department stores were second with 6.19% and convenience stores were third with 6.03% of retail theft. Insurance comparison website Money.co.uk extracted crime data for England & Wales to see which retail sectors have been the worst victims of shop theft. Rising prices continue to devalue wages – Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers to tackle the cost of living crisis 20 September 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for the Government to address the cost of living crisis, after today’s inflations figures show that wages continue to be devalued by prices rising faster than incomes. The Retail Prices Index (RPI) rate rose from 9% to 9.1%, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) dipped slightly to 6.7%. Police bosses urged, by Usdaw and retailers, to respond to unprecedented levels of theft from shops 20 September 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has joined a coalition of retail organisations and written to Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales, calling for a commitment to tackling unprecedented levels of theft from shops. Worrying 21% increase in shoplifting across Scotland – Usdaw calls for retail crime to be taken seriously 19 September 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is deeply concerned by today’s police recorded crime statistics for Scotland showing that in the 12 months to June there was a 21% increase in shoplifting. Poundland jobs offer for former Wilko staff welcomed by Usdaw 13 September 2023 Usdaw is the trade union for Poundland employees and has welcomed the business stepping to buy 71 former Wilko stores, with an offer to employee former staff. TUC 2023 supports an emergency motion on the collapse of Wilko, which is backed by Usdaw with a call to save our shops 13 September 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today seconded a motion to the annual Trades Union Congress about the collapse of high street retailer Wilko. The motion calls for support for Wilko workers, along with a campaign for reform of company administration law and a viable future for the high street. It was proposed by the GMB trade union, who represent members working in Wilko and passed unanimously by Congress delegates. TUC 2023: Usdaw backs secure, affordable housing for all workers 12 September 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today supported a motion at the annual Trades Union Congress on secure, affordable housing for all workers. TUC 2023 backing for RPI as an accurate measure of inflation is welcomed by Usdaw 12 September 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today successfully seconded the motion 'RPI – Save The Rate', at the annual Trades Union Congress (TUC). Unions argue that RPI more accurately measures the real inflation rate felt by working people. TUC 2023: Usdaw joins calls for action to protect workers when artificial intelligence is introduced in the workplace 12 September 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today backed a motion to the annual Trades Union Congress (TUC) that addresses a number of critical issues for union members around the introduction to workplaces of artificial intelligence, automation and new technology. TUC 2023: Usdaw welcomes Angela Rayner recommitting the next Labour Government to a New Deal for Workers 12 September 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Labour’s Deputy Leader Angela Rayner recommitting the next Labour Government to delivering a comprehensive new deal for workers within 100 days of coming into power. Addressing the annual Trades Union Congress in Liverpool the newly appointed Shadow Deputy Prime Minister set out the details of a new deal that will transform workers’ lives. TUC 2023: Congress backs Usdaw’s call for accessible, affordable and available childcare 12 September 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today successfully moved a motion on ‘Childcare, delivering a just and prosperous society’. TUC 2023: Congress supports the Usdaw motion on tackling one-sided flexibility through a new deal for workers 11 September 2023 Retail trade union today successfully moved a motion at the Trades Union Congress (TUC) that calls for employment law reform that tackles one-sided flexibility, as part of a comprehensive new for workers on pay and rights. TUC 2023: Usdaw welcomes Paul Nowak’s address to Congress as he sets out future challenges for workers 11 September 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s keynote address to the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in Liverpool by Paul Nowak, TUC General Secretary. He outlined the need to build strong unions to ensure that workers are treated fairly through the future challenges of artificial intelligence, automation and the drive towards net-zero. One-sided flexibility is one of many issues that needs to be tackled with a new deal for workers 11 September 2023 By Paddy Lillis - Usdaw General Secretary Displaying results 101 - 200 (of 1830) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...37 next
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