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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 1701 - 1800 (of 1852) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 next The Food Retailer staff entering a period of uncertainty as the business seeks a Company Voluntary Arrangement 12 January 2017 Last year the Food Retailer Group Limited, bought a subsidiary company from the Co-operative Group. This subsidiary, since renamed The Food Retailer Operations Limited has 36 trading stores and a number of non-trading properties. They have now launched a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA). Racism at Work Survey 10 January 2017 The TUC has launched an online survey to expose the everyday reality of racism. Usdaw is encouraging all members to take part in the survey to expose racism in the workplace. Devastating news for Tesco distribution workers in Chesterfield and Welham Green 09 January 2017 Following a review by the company, Tesco has announced that they propose to shut their distribution centres at Welham Green in Hertfordshire and Chesterfield in Derbyshire. Also, following a pilot management restructure that took place in Lichfield and Hinckley, Tesco has decided to roll out the new structures to all their distribution centres. Usdaw calls for respect for shopworkers on Boxing Day and throughout the festive period 21 December 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has urged shoppers to keep calm and show respect for retail staff when going out to the Boxing Day sales and throughout the festive period. Weetabix staff vote overwhelmingly for industrial action over proposed shift changes 19 December 2016 Following a breakdown in discussions between Weetabix and Usdaw on the company's proposal to vary shift patterns, the union’s members have voted by 91.7% for industrial action, on a turnout of 69.5%. Usdaw's survey of Lidl staff shows they need the union to get a fairer deal at work 16 December 2016 Usdaw is the trade union for Lidl staff and today we are stepping up the campaign for recognition and give the staff a strong voice at work. We are focussing on Lidl stores across the North West, with an ad van and activists talking to staff and shoppers. Usdaw campaigners are also outside M&S, Aldi and Lidl stores in every region across the country. Aldi called on to recognise Usdaw, as staff continue to join the union 16 December 2016 Usdaw is the trade union for Aldi staff and today we are stepping up the campaign for recognition, to give the staff a strong voice at work. The campaign focusses on Aldi stores across the North West, with an ad van and activists talking to staff and shoppers. Usdaw activists are also campaigning outside M&S and Lidl stores in every region across the country. Warm words from the Government are not enough to give shopworkers a proper break at Christmas 13 December 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has expressed disappointment that the Government has turned their backs on retail staff working on Boxing Day, despite their warm words and claims to understand the pressure they come under. 93% of shopworkers do not want to be in work on Boxing Day, but more are set to – an Usdaw survey reveals 09 December 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today released results of a survey of nearly 4,000 retail staff in England and Wales, which shows that 93% do not want to be in work on Boxing Day, only 1.5% are happy to work and the remainder say they don’t mind. Usdaw steps up the campaign for M&S staff by targeting the flagship Marble Arch store #union4marks 09 December 2016 Usdaw is the independent trade union for M&S staff. Today we are stepping up the campaign for recognition, to give the staff a strong voice at work as the company goes through turbulent times. FCA and DWP to introduce cap on early exit penalties 30 November 2016 In May 2016 both the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) commenced separate consultations about the level at which early exit penalties should be capped in relation to personal and workplace pensions. BHS pension petition delivered to Arcadia HQ by shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett 30 November 2016 Usdaw’s General Secretary today delivered a 100,000+ petition to the headquarters of Arcadia group, former owners of BHS. £250 million is simply not enough for Philip Green to 'sort' the BHS pension scheme - says 100,000+ petitioners 28 November 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is presenting a petition with over 100,000 signatures to Arcadia headquarters on 30 November. The petitioners are calling on Sir Philip Green to deliver on his pledge to ‘sort’ the BHS pension scheme, which means offering significantly more than £250 million to make good the pension promises made to members. Usdaw congratulates Mencap on 70 years of supporting people with a learning disability 28 November 2016 Today is the 70th anniversary of Mencap. Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has paid tribute to the work the charity has done over those years to promote a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included. We all love a Black Friday bargain, but please respect shopworkers 24 November 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has called for a calm and orderly Black Friday (25 November 2016) as millions of shoppers are set to take advantage of what is now described as the biggest discounting day of the retail year. Working families, set to lose over £2,000, are paying the price for economic uncertainties 23 November 2016 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett regrets that the Chancellor didn’t use today’s Autumn Statement to fully reverse the deeply unfair and damaging cuts to Universal Credit that were introduced by his predecessor. Today we remember Jo Cox and our thoughts are with her family 23 November 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett remembers Jo Cox, the Batley and Spen MP tragically murdered in June, on the day that her killer is convicted. Reverse the Universal Credit cuts - a ticking time bomb for millions of low-paid working families 22 November 2016 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has called on the Chancellor to use tomorrow’s Autumn Statement to reverse the deeply unfair and damaging cuts to Universal Credit that were introduced by his predecessor. Usdaw welcomes the debate generated by a 220,000 signature petition opposing Boxing Day trading 22 November 2016 Shopworkers' trade union Usdaw has welcomed a debate generated by a petition that calls for shops to close on Boxing Day, which is hosted by change.org and has now reached 220,000 signatures. Last year the Government responded to a similar petition by saying they are not proposing to ban shops from opening on Boxing Day. National Assembly for Wales exhibiting Usdaw: 125 Years Strong throughout December 2016 18 November 2016 A pop-up exhibition ‘Usdaw: 125 Years Strong’, sponsored by Vaughan Gething AM, will open to the public, free of charge, from 1 to 23 December 2016 at the Pierhead’s Futures Gallery. Respect for Shopworkers - Usdaw lobbies AMs at the Welsh Assembly 16 November 2016 Members of the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw have today lobbied Assembly Members in the Cardiff Bay Senedd during the annual Respect for Shopworkers Week. Respect for Shopworkers - Usdaw lobbies MSPs at the Scottish Parliament 16 November 2016 Members of the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw have today lobbied MSPs in the Scottish Parliament during the annual Respect for Shopworkers Week. 1 in 10 shopworkers have been assaulted and nearly one-third don’t report it - an Usdaw survey reveals 14 November 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has launched Respect for Shopworkers Week with shocking statistics revealing that nearly one in ten shopworkers have been assaulted in the course of their duties, but almost a third of them didn’t report the incident. Respect for shopworkers week starts next Monday – sign up to the Usdaw Thunderclap today 09 November 2016 Next week is Respect for Shopworkers Week which, at the start of the very busy Christmas shopping period, aims to remind customers that retail staff are real people who do not deserve to be abused, threatened or assaulted. M&S staff will be desperately worried as a major store reorganisation is announced 08 November 2016 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 through a reorganisation that will affect around 100 stores, with 60 set to close over the next five years. Usdaw welcomes this week’s Parliamentary debate on Living Wage Week and calls on employers to pay every worker a real Living Wage 04 November 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed this week’s debate in the House of Commons, which highlighted the gap between the Government’s so-called ‘National Living Wage’ and the real Living Wage. Usdaw Welcomes the Action by the Pensions Regulator on Behalf of BHS Workers 03 November 2016 Usdaw welcomes the move by the Pensions Regulator to force Phillip Green to come up with an acceptable offer to tackle the BHS Pension Fund deficit. Devastating news for 350 workers at 2 Sisters Foods in Merthyr Tydfil 01 November 2016 The 2 Sisters Food Group has announced proposals to close the retail packing operation at their Merthyr Tydfil site with 350 potential job losses. The Company are proposing to move the work to another site in Cornwall. Usdaw welcomes the launch of TUC Young Workers’ Month 01 November 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s launch of TUC Young Workers’ Month. Held in November every year, the aim is to highlight the issues faced by young workers and to promote the benefits of trade unions. Devastating news for workers at Alliance Healthcare in Livingston 31 October 2016 Today Alliance Healthcare announced proposals to change their distribution network in Scotland. The Company are proposing to takeover and invest in an existing DHL (Boots) operation in Coatbridge which would mean the closure of the existing Alliance Healthcare site in Livingston. Sign the TUC petition backing Usdaw's campaign for pensions justice for BHS workers 28 October 2016 Usdaw welcomes a petition launched by the TUC to help with the campaign to get the BHS pension scheme properly funded, so that current and future pensioners can enjoy the benefits they were promised over many years of loyal service. Plymouth Athenaeum exhibiting 'Usdaw: 125 Years Strong' throughout November 2016 27 October 2016 A pop-up exhibition ‘Usdaw: 125 Years Strong’ will open to the public, free of charge, from 7 to 27 November 2016 at Plymouth Athenaeum. Hastings Museum exhibiting 'Usdaw: 125 Years Strong' throughout November 2016 25 October 2016 A pop-up exhibition ‘Usdaw: 125 Years Strong’ will open to the public, free of charge, from 1 to 30 November 2016 at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery. Usdaw vows to fight extended Sunday trading in Belfast, as the city council launches a consultation 21 October 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is disappointed that Belfast City Council has agreed to run a consultation on extending Sunday trading hours. Usdaw supports 'Wear Red Day' to show racism the red card 21 October 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has linked in for the second 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. Promises to 'sort' the BHS pension scheme must be delivered by Sir Phillip Green says Usdaw 20 October 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw calls on Sir Phillip Green to deliver his promise to ‘sort’ the BHS pension scheme, as MPs debate the select committee report into BHS and his knighthood. The time to 'sort' the BHS pension scheme is long overdue says Usdaw 18 October 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called on Sir Phillip Green not to lose sight of his promise to ‘sort’ the BHS pension scheme, whilst he is busy employing lawyers to challenge a select committee report. Usdaw praises the work of trade union reps on World Mental Health Day 10 October 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is marking World Mental Health Day, which takes place on 10 October every year, by celebrating the role of trade union and workplace reps in supporting members experiencing mental health problems. Prime Minister gives no comfort to low-paid working families facing the Universal Credit ticking time bomb says Usdaw 05 October 2016 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett is disappointed that the Prime Minister missed an opportunity to announce reforms to Universal Credit in her keynote speech to the Conservative Party Conference today. Usdaw welcomes minimum wage increases and urges workers to check they’re paid the new rate or above 01 October 2016 The shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s increase in the minimum wage, set by the Low Pay Commission, and calls on low-paid workers to check their pay packets to ensure they are paid at least the legal minimum rate. Labour's purpose must be to unite the country by John Hannett – Usdaw General Secretary 28 September 2016 Uniting our party is an admirable and necessary aim, but the Labour Party has to turn to uniting the country. Not in my lifetime have I seen our nation so divided. Usdaw welcomes a focus on winning elections and celebrating Labour’s achievements 27 September 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed Tom Watson’s inspirational address to Labour Party annual conference. Usdaw welcomes a Labour commitment to legislate to stop another BHS style scandal 26 September 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed a commitment for the next Labour Government to legislate to prevent another scandal-riddled business collapse as happened this year in BHS. Independent trade union representation is as important now as it ever was says Usdaw 26 September 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett has called on Marks & Spencer and B&Q to recognise Usdaw as the independent trade union for their staff to give them a voice and a real say in the future of the business. Low-paid workers need a Labour Government to give them dignity and decency in work says Usdaw 26 September 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has challenged the Labour leadership to build on Labour’s record in Government, make the party look and sound like a credible government in waiting and deliver a better deal for working people. Paddy Lillis delivers a message of unity and purpose to the Labour Party Conference 25 September 2016 Deputy General Secretary of the shopworkers’ trade union Paddy Lillis has opened Labour Party Conference, as Chair of the National Executive Committee, calling for party unity and a sense of purpose to take on and defeat the Conservatives. Jeremy Corbyn now needs to reach out to MPs, members and voters to unite the Party 24 September 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has called on the newly re-elected Labour leader to reach out to MPs, end divisive activities within the Party membership and focus on winning the trust and confidence of voters. Usdaw President praises the work of reps to challenge racism in workplaces 13 September 2016 Shopworkers’ union President Jeff Broome has praised the work of reps in challenging racism, which is particularly important in the current climate when racist attitudes have been given a veneer of acceptability by the toxic leave campaign. Owen Smith pledges protection for workers after Usdaw highlights the extent of violence and abuse 13 September 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett has highlighted the problems of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers and welcomes a commitment from Owen Smith MP to support protection of workers legislation. There is more that unites us than divides us – Paddy Lillis tells the TUC 12 September 2016 Paddy Lillis - Usdaw Deputy General Secretary and Chair of Labour’s National Executive Committee - today brought fraternal greetings to the Trade Union Congress meeting in Brighton this week. 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