Campaign News RSS Feed Check out what campaigning work we’ve been up to recently: Filter by: Filter by month Month... January February March April May June July August September October November December Filter by topic Topic... Campaign - Usdaw4Labour Politics Displaying results 11 - 30 (of 759) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...76 next BRC annual crime survey: Usdaw condemns highest ever levels of violence and abuse against retail workers 14 February 2024 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is deeply disturbed by the latest findings of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) annual crime survey. The findings show the highest ever levels of violence and abuse against retail workers, at 1,300 incidents per day; an increase of 50% since last year. TUC ‘Heart Unions’ Week 2024: Labour’s new deal for working people matters says Usdaw 13 February 2024 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is making the case for Labour’s new deal for working people at a LabourList and Usdaw online discussion event. It takes place during the annual ‘Heart Unions’ Week (12 to 18 February), which is organised by the Trades Union Congress (TUC). Usdaw congratulates John Hannett OBE on his elevation to the House of Lords 10 February 2024 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has congratulated his predecessor John Hannett OBE, former General Secretary of Usdaw, on his elevation to the House of Lords. He is one of 13 new Peers announced by the Government. Labour's Green Prosperity Plan welcomed by Usdaw 08 February 2024 Usdaw has welcomed the ongoing commitment from Keir Starmer to Labour’s existing policies announced through the Green Prosperity Plan to deliver clean power by 2030. Keir Starmer has today announced for the first time that Labour will capitalise £8.3bn to switch on GB Energy, enabling investment in clean energy as part of a Local Power Plan for local communities. Scottish Protection of Workers Act has led to over 500 convictions Usdaw urges the UK Government to follow suit 07 February 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Scottish Government figures showing there had been more than 500 convictions under the Protection of Workers Act, which created a specific offence of assaulting, threatening or abusing those working in retail. Government’s cost of living payment is only a sticking plaster says Usdaw, we need a new deal for workers 06 February 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has renewed their call for a new deal for workers and branded the Government’s cost of living payment as only a sticking plaster as rising prices continue to devalue wages. Eligible households are set to receive £299 between February 6 and 22, it is the final payment of three. Scottish Retail Consortium and Usdaw unite to oppose business rate surtax on grocery stores 05 February 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has added its voice to those calling on Scottish Ministers to reject plans for a business rate surtax on grocery stores. Spring Budget 2024: Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers and a retail recovery plan 30 January 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has made a formal representation to HM Treasury for measures to be included in the 2024 Spring Budget on 6 March. 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: Usdaw is angry and disappointed by changes to the Morrisons pension scheme 29 January 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has today been advised by supermarket giant Morrisons that they will proceed with their original proposals to reform the pension scheme for hourly paid employees, after the company refused to adopt any of the union’s alternatives. Alarming 32% increase in shoplifting across England and Wales – Usdaw calls for a protection of shopworkers law 25 January 2024 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 September 2023 there was a 32% increase in shoplifting. This continues the trend of persistent quarterly increases after a dramatic decrease during the pandemic. Displaying results 11 - 30 (of 759) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...76 next
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