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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 401 - 500 (of 1829) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...37 next East Midlands Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. West Midlands Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. Yorkshire and Humber Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. Worrying 21% increase in shoplifting - Usdaw calls for retail crime to be taken seriously 21 July 2022 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is deeply concerned by today’s police recorded crime statistics showing that in the 12 months to March 2022 there was a 21% increase in shoplifting over the previous year. While there has been an 11% decrease over the last decade, today’s increase is a worrying reversal of the recent downward trend. Usdaw and Tesco sign a new and updated recognition and collective bargaining agreement 21 July 2022 Usdaw General Secretary Paddy Lillis and Tesco Chief People Officer Emma Taylor have this week signed a renewed and improved partnership agreement, which is the largest private sector collective bargaining agreement in the UK and one of the largest in Europe. RPI inflation hits 11.8% - Usdaw demands immediate action from Government 20 July 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is again calling on the Government to take immediate action to tackle the cost of living crisis, as inflation continues to grow and wages are devalued by rising prices. Stay cool as temperatures rise - workers need extra protection from the hot weather says Usdaw 15 July 2022 As the mercury rises, with the Met Office warning of record temperatures next week, retail trade union Usdaw is calling for a legal maximum workplace temperature to protect workers’ health and safety. Court of Appeal reverses High Court decision on Tesco ‘fire and rehire’ – Usdaw will fight on 15 July 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw and leading law firm Thompsons have expressed their disappointment at a Court of Appeal judgment today, which reversed a High Court decision on the issue of ‘fire and rehire’ at Tesco. Government failure to tackle insecure employment slammed by Usdaw on the fifth anniversary of the Taylor review 11 July 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has today criticised the Government for their failure to tackle insecure employment, leaving millions of worker in poverty. Durham Miners' Gala: Usdaw GS praises the contribution of key workers in his Durham Cathedral address 09 July 2022 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has praised the efforts of key workers’ in getting us through the pandemic and their continued crucial role in helping to keep the country and our communities functioning. Also thanking trade union workplace reps for everything they do to help keep essential workers safe and supported. PM resigning but chaos cannot continue until Autumn - Usdaw says that working people need a government that will tackle the cost of living crisis now 07 July 2022 Retail trade union is calling for an election to deliver a government that will tackle the cost of living crisis and deliver a new deal for workers now that Boris Johnson has indicated that he is resigning as Prime Minister. TUC LGBT+ Workers’ Conference 2022: Usdaw seeks support for non-binary workers 29 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members, reps and officials attending the Trades Union Congress (TUC) annual lesbian gay bisexual transgender plus (LGBT+) conference, taking place this week at Congress House in London. Institute of Customer Service survey confirms Usdaw findings on the scale of abuse of shopworkers 28 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for more action to ensure that abuse, threats and violence against shopworkers are taken seriously after another survey shows that incidents are on the increase. STUC Young Workers’ Conference 2022: Usdaw raises the impact of workplace automation and the growing mental health crisis 24 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members, reps and officials attending the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) annual young workers’ conference, taking place this weekend in Glasgow. RPI hits 11.7%, the highest since 1982, we need a new deal for workers to tackle the cost of living crisis says Usdaw 22 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on the Government to take immediate action to tackle the growing cost of living crisis, as inflation reaches a 40 year high and wages continue to be devalued by rising prices. Low-paid workers fear another jump in inflation says Usdaw 21 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has, ahead of tomorrow’s latest inflation figures, released results from their cost of living survey. They show that low-paid workers, many of them delivering essential services, are already struggling to make ends meet and fear further jumps in inflation. Minimum wage of at least £12 and an end to rip-off youth rates – Usdaw gives evidence to the Low Pay Commission 21 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has provided written evidence to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) on minimum wage rates. The LPC’s annual call for evidence closed on Monday 20 June and responses will help shape the recommendations they will make to the Government this autumn on the 2022 minimum wage rates. 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills – Usdaw calls for a new deal and action on the cost of living crisis 18 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has today released a finding from their most recent cost of living survey of over 5,500 members who are mainly essential workers in the food retail industry. New deal for working people - Usdaw supports the TUC march and rally 17 June 2022 Members, reps, activists and officials from the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw will be joining the TUC march on Saturday 18 June through London to demand a new deal for working people. A new vision to secure a bright future for the Welsh retail industry welcomed by Usdaw 17 June 2022 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed a new vision to revitalise Wales’ retail sector launched by the Welsh Government that could lead to better pay and conditions, greater job security, improving career progression and a commitment to creating a skilled future workforce. Stay cool as temperatures rise - workers need extra protection from the hot weather says Usdaw 15 June 2022 As the mercury rises, with the Met Office warning of well above-average temperatures this week likely to exceed 30C, retail trade union Usdaw is calling for a legal maximum workplace temperature to protect workers’ health and safety. Usdaw and Thompsons Solicitors battle Tesco on ‘fire and rehire’ at Court of Appeal 09 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw and leading law firm has expressed disappointment at the decision by Tesco to challenge a ‘fire and rehire’ ruling at the Court of Appeal today. Usdaw joins with the Suzy Lamplugh Trust on a 'staying safe at work' TUC webinar 06 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw, personal safety charity the Suzy Lamplugh Trust and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) have run a webinar attended by 600 workplace place reps looking at issues around staying safe at work. National Carers Week: Usdaw celebrates the contribution of working carers and calls on the Government to provide more support 06 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is marking National Carers Week (6-12 June 2021) by celebrating the crucial role carers have in families and communities, highlighting the difficulties of juggling work with caring for someone and calling on the Government to do more to support the huge contribution made by 6.5 million carers across the UK. British Retail Consortium survey exposes the extent of abuse against retail staff – Usdaw calls for retail crime to be taken seriously 31 May 2022 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is calling for action to ensure that all incidents of abuse, threats and violence against retail workers are taken seriously. Usdaw raises with MPs the challenges workers face with the introduction of new technology and self-service tills 27 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has given evidence to MPs on the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Future of Retail, highlighting the challenges workers face with the introduction of new technology and focussing on the greater use of self-service tills. Chancellor's cost of living crisis response goes nowhere near far enough to help workers struggling to make ends meet says Usdaw 26 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has been left unimpressed by the Government’s weak support for workers facing a cost of living crisis, after they were today dragged kicking and screaming into backing Labour’s windfall tax on excessive oil and gas profits. Ofgem forecast of a £2,800 energy price cap in October is spine chilling says Usdaw, the Government must act 24 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw continues to call for urgent action to tackle spiralling energy costs after the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) forecasts an energy price cap of around £2,800 in October. This is a further increase from the current £1,971 set in April, which was a 54% hike from £1,278, and it would raise the typical fuel bill by £800. 'Look before you leap' - Usdaw advises members as the Government restarts migration onto Universal Credit 24 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is encouraging members to claim the social security benefits that they are entitled and to be cautious when voluntarily migrating from tax credits to Universal Credit. Welsh Congress 2022: Usdaw raises the cost of living crisis and protection of retail workers from abuse, threats and violence 24 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of reps and officials attending the Biennial Congress of Wales TUC in Venue Cymru, Llandudno from 24 to 26 May. Usdaw is calling for action to tackle the growing cost of living crisis and the significant increase in abuse of retail workers. Usdaw makes the case for Government reforms to close the gender pension income gap 23 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for action to address the significant pension income gap between men and women. Studies show that the pension income gap currently stands at 38%, which is twice the current gender pay gap. STUC LGBT+ Conference: Usdaw calls for support for non-binary workers and action to tackle LGBT+ hate crime 20 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members, reps and officials attending the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Plus (LGBT+) conference, taking place this weekend in Glasgow. Save our shops by levelling the playing field with an online sales tax says Usdaw 20 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has today responded to a Government consultation on the introduction of an online sales tax as a means to rebalance the taxation of the retail sector between online and in-store retail. With RPI at 11.1% and real wages falling by 2.9%, it is staggering that the Government still refuses to tackle the cost of living crisis says Usdaw 18 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on the Government to take immediate action to tackle the growing cost of living crisis, as inflation reaches a 40 year high and wages continue to be devalued by rising prices. Usdaw puts the spotlight on speaking up for parents and carers 18 May 2022 Today is Usdaw’s Supporting Parents and Carers Spotlight Day, when the union highlights the everyday work of Usdaw reps and officials to support members at work and negotiate better workplace rights for parents and carers. Menopause guide developed and launched by Usdaw and Tesco to support staff 16 May 2022 Following discussions between retail trade union Usdaw and Tesco, a new guide has been launched across the business to help more women access menopause support in the workplace. Queen's Speech: Government stands back and watches their cost of living crisis unfold says Usdaw 10 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is shocked that the Government claims they “understand how the rising cost of living is making life harder for people” yet in today’s Queen’s Speech they have only promised to “continue to keep the situation under review”. Queen’s Speech: Yet again the Government fails to bring forward an employment bill – Usdaw calls for a New Deal for Workers 10 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has long campaigned for a New Deal for Workers to tackle workplace injustices and help those struggling to make ends meet in the cost of living crisis. This should be delivered in an employment bill, which the Tories promised in their 2019 manifesto and, as reported by the TUC, this promise has been repeated at least 20 times since. It is unacceptable that such a bill is not in the programme of legislation for the coming parliamentary year, as set out in today’s Queen’s Speech. Queen's Speech: Government continues to fiddle around the edges of a crisis on our high streets says Usdaw 10 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has reacted with disappointment at the small measures proposed by the Government in the face of a long-running crisis in the retail industry. The union, along with many major retailers had called for fundamental reform of business rates funded by an online sales tax. Morrisons rescue of McColl's welcomed - Usdaw seeks assurances for staff 09 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the intervention of supermarket giant Morrisons in rescuing convenience retailer McColl’s, potentially saving 1,100 stores and 16,000 jobs. Usdaw is now seeking assurances for the future for staff along with trade union recognition to give them a voice in the business. Mental Health Awareness Week: Usdaw highlights the role trade unions can play in bringing people together 09 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is marking Mental Health Awareness Week by promoting the role of trade union workplace reps in supporting members, highlighting the benefits of talking about mental health at work and campaigning for improved workplace rights. Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 9 to 15 May and this year’s theme is focussed on the mental health impact of loneliness Queen's Speech: Usdaw calls for an employment bill and housing bill to help low-paid workers tackle the cost of living crisis 07 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on the Government to use the next parliamentary term to bring forward a long awaited and overdue employment bill, along with a bill to tackle the housing emergency, as key measures to help workers struggling to make ends meet. TUC Black Workers' Conference: Usdaw supports a call to end the ethnicity pay gap and welcomes the work of the TUC Anti-Racism Taskforce 06 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members attending the annual TUC Black Workers’ Conference today and over this weekend, which takes place online. Usdaw is backing a call to end the ethnicity pay gap and welcomes the work of the TUC Anti-Racism Taskforce. Retail employers combine with Usdaw to lobby the Chancellor for lower business rates funded by an online sales tax 06 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has joined forces with major retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Coop, along with retail representative bodies, by writing to the Chancellor of the Exchequer calling on him to cut the ‘Shops Tax’. Today is polling day - Usdaw asks members to vote Labour 05 May 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is asking members to use their vote in today’s local elections to support Labour candidates who will deliver on our campaign goals to tackle the cost of living crisis and provide the essential local services that so many low-paid workers and their families rely on. Cost of living crisis: Usdaw delegates support a campaign plan to help workers who are struggling to make ends meet 04 May 2022 Usdaw’s Annual delegate meeting has today debated the growing cost of living crisis, which is severely impacting low-paid workers. Delegates backed a campaign plan to call for urgent Government action. Orgreave truth and justice campaign and the call for a public inquiry is backed by Usdaw delegates 04 May 2022 Usdaw’s Annual Delegate Meeting at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens has today backed the call for a public inquiry into the events at Orgreave during the 1984-5 Miners’ Strike. Usdaw delegates back a plan to tackle the housing crisis 04 May 2022 Usdaw’s Annual Delegate Meeting in Blackpool’s Winter Gardens has today debated the current housing crisis and agreed a plan to tackle it. Health and safety: Usdaw delegates call for better workplace security, EU safety laws to be retained and pandemic lessons to be learnt 03 May 2022 Usdaw’s Annual Delegate Meeting at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens has today supported calls for employers to do more on security in stores, the retention of safety standards that were guaranteed by EU law, along with the Government and employers learning the lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic. Displaying results 401 - 500 (of 1829) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...37 next
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