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 151 - 232 (of 232) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1 2 3 4 5 next We all love a Black Friday bargain, but please respect shopworkers says Usdaw 29 November 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for people to ‘keep their cool’ on Black Friday (29 November 2019) as millions of shoppers are set to take advantage of what is now described as the biggest discounting day of the retail year. BRC and Usdaw jointly call for an end to violence against retail workers 14 November 2019 The latest survey of shopworkers by Usdaw shows that violence has increased by over 25% in the last year. This is despite the British Retail Consortium (BRC) figures showing record spending of over £1 billion by retailers on crime prevention. Respect for Shopworkers: Usdaw and Co-op joined by the Mayor of London at a Freedom From Fear Summit 12 November 2019 Shopworkers trade union Usdaw partnered with convenience food retailer Co-op Group, at the beginning of Respect for Shopworkers Week, to organise a summit of retailers to co-ordinate efforts to tackle violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. Retail staff are abused, threatened or assaulted on average over 21 times a year - Usdaw launches Respect for Shopworkers Week 11 November 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today launched Respect for Shopworkers Week with shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that an average shopworker is verbally abused, threatened or assaulted more than 21 times a year, which is nearly once a fortnight. Government offers little more than warm words on abuse of shopworkers - Usdaw disappointed by further delay in tackling the issue 05 November 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is disappointed by the Government’s response to today’s Westminster Hall debate on prevention of retail crime, secured by David Hanson MP (Labour, Delyn), which took place at 9.30am. Shoplifting up by 15% in the last decade - Usdaw calls on the Government to cut crime and protect shopworkers 17 October 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for Government action in light of the Office for National Statistics today reporting a 15% increase in police recorded incidents of shoplifting in England and Wales over the last decade. Theft from shops is a main trigger for violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. Usdaw welcomes calls on the Government to tackle growing violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers 15 October 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed an intervention in the Queen’s Speech debate by David Hanson MP (Labour, Delyn), who called on the Government to include measures to protect shopworkers in the proposed violent crime bill. Scottish shopworkers are abused, threatened or assaulted on average over 17 times a year - Usdaw calls on MSPs to back Daniel Johnson's Bill 11 October 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that an average Scottish shopworker is verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 17 times a year, which is more than once every three weeks. Paddy Lillis addresses the Co-op 'Safer Communities, Safer Shopworkers' fringe meeting at Labour conference in Brighton 23 September 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today addressed a fringe meeting at Labour conference in Brighton, jointly organised by The Co-op Group and the Co-operative Party, looking at ‘safer communities, safer shopworkers’. Usdaw welcomes the Association of British Insurers call for the small claims limit to remain at £1,000 for employers' and public liability claims 04 September 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has released the following statement in response to an article by James Dalton, Director of General Insurance Policy at the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Shoplifting up by 17% in the last 10 years - Usdaw calls for the Government to act to cut crime and protect shopworkers 18 July 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for Government action in light of the Office for National Statistics today reporting a 17% increase in police recorded incidents of shoplifting in England and Wales over the last decade. 80% of retail staff say violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers are getting worse - Usdaw calls on the Government to act 28 June 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today responded to the Government’s ‘call for evidence’ by telling the Home Office that 80% of shopworkers believe violence and abuse are getting worse and nearly two-thirds have been victims of a physical or verbal attack. Retail employers join Usdaw's call on Government to act on violence and abuse against shopworkers 28 June 2019 A group of businesses and trade bodies representing the retail sector, along with the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw, have written to the Home Secretary and other Ministers, calling for more to be done to tackle widespread violence and abuse against shopworkers. Usdaw welcomes Co-op calls for action to tackle attacks against shopworkers 20 June 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s call by the Co-op for stronger protection for retail staff in the face of rising attacks. 'Protection for shopworkers against knife crime' delegates at Usdaw ADM urge the Government to act 07 May 2019 Delegates at the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw annual conference have today supported calls for the Government to legislate on shop security staff wearing stab vests and greater control on the sale of knives. A UK shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted over 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average UK shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 21 times last year, which is nearly once a fortnight. 29% increase in shoplifting in the last 10 years - Usdaw calls for Government action to cut crime and protect shopworkers 25 April 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for Government action in light of the Office for National Statistics today reporting a 29% increase in police recorded incidents of shoplifting in England and Wales over the last decade. Usdaw welcomes parliamentary debate on the issue of retail crime 08 April 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis welcomed David Hanson MP securing a three-hour debate this week. Recent statistics from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), the British Retail Consortium and Usdaw’s survey all reported that violence, threats and abuse against shop staff are on the increase. ACS survey confirms Usdaw and BRC finding that attacks on shopworkers are a growing problem 26 March 2019 The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has today released their annual retail crime survey, which confirms last week’s findings by shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) that violence, threats and abuse against shop staff are on the increase. Attacks on retail staff raised in Holyrood - Usdaw backs protection of workers legislation 22 March 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed Daniel Johnson MSP raising the significant increases in attacks on shopworkers during First Minister’s Question Time in the Scottish Parliament. Shop theft and age-restricted sales are key triggers for violence and abuse against shopworkers an Usdaw survey reveals 21 March 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today published new statistics which show that the key triggers for violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers are theft from shops and enforcing the law on the sale of alcohol and other age-restricted products. Offensive Weapons Bill - Usdaw urges the Government to follow through on promises to protect shopworkers 19 March 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has been campaigning for a protection of shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill, which attracted cross-party support. The Government responded with a round-table discussion with Usdaw and retail employers, which has led to the promise of a ‘call for evidence’ to inform future Government action to protect shopworkers. Government's warm words and sympathy do not protect shopworkers - Usdaw wants legislation to tackle increasing violence, threats and abuse 26 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is disappointed that a protection of shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill was not successful during tonight’s report stage debate in the House of Lords. Peers urged to vote for protection of shopworkers as an Usdaw survey reveals increased levels of violence, threats and abuse 25 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is calling on Peers to support a protection of shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill, when it goes through report stage in the House of Lords tomorrow. The union has today released shocking new statistics showing that incidents of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers remain a major problem on the frontline of retail. Supermarket thefts put shopworkers at risk - Government must act says Usdaw 01 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for Government action in light of Press Association statistics showing a 7% increase in theft from supermarkets over the last four years. Protection of shopworkers attracts cross-party support at the committee stage of the Offensive Weapons Bill 28 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed cross-party support for a protection of shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill in a House of Lords Grand Committee debate. Offensive Weapons Bill: Peers urged by Usdaw to support a protection for shopworkers amendment 25 January 2019 The Offensive Weapons Bill sets out criminal penalties for shopworkers and delivery drivers who allow sales of corrosive substances and knives to under-18s. The amendment backed by Usdaw will create an offence if the person attempting to buy these products abuses, threatens or assaults the retail worker who is enforcing the law. 30% increase in shoplifting in the last 10 years - Usdaw calls for Government action to cut crime and protect of shopworkers 24 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for Government action in light of the Office for National Statistics today reporting a 30% increase in police recorded incidents of shoplifting in England and Wales over the last decade. Usdaw disappointed that the Government doesn't accept shopworkers' crucial role in enforcing the law 23 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is disappointed that a Home Office Minister has today not accepted the crucial role shopworkers have in enforcing the law on age-restricted sales. However the union welcomes the offer of a meeting to explain why amendments to the Offensive Weapons Bill, that will help protect shopworkers, should be accepted by the Government. Government offer on shopworker abuse is a step in the right direction, but we still need legislation says Usdaw 23 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed as a step in the right direction a Government offer of limited measures to address violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers, but calls on them to go further by accepting amendments to the Offensive weapons Bill. Protection for shopworkers receives cross-party support from Peers - Usdaw calls on the Government to act 08 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed cross-party support from Peers for the protection of shopworkers during yesterday’s second reading of the Offensive Weapons Bill in the House of Lords. Offensive Weapons Bill is welcomed - Usdaw calls for greater protection for shopworkers 04 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis welcomes the Offensive Weapons Bill, which is due for its second reading in the House of Lords on Monday. Usdaw is calling on the Government to provide greater protection for shopworkers who will enforce the new law at the point of sale. Usdaw criticises a Minister who trivialises injured workers access to justice 18 December 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has criticised a Justice Minister who today defended the Government’s proposal to increase the small claims court threshold for personal injury cases. Home Office positive about protections for shopworkers, Usdaw now requires action 11 December 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis today met with Home Office Minister Victoria Atkins for a round-table discussion with retailers on how to protect staff from violence, threats and abuse. Retail employers and Usdaw to meet with the Home Office about legal protections for shopworkers 10 December 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is meeting with Home Office Minister Victoria Atkins tomorrow for a round-table discussion with retailers on how to legally protect staff from violence, threats and abuse. British Safety Council supports Usdaw's Justice for Injured Workers Campaign 30 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed the support of the British Safety Council for the union’s Justice for Injured Workers Campaign, which seeks to stop the Government from forcing more workers into the small claims court. Usdaw welcomes the offer of talks with the Home Office about legal protections for shopworkers 28 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed a commitment from the Home Office for a round-table discussion with the union and retailers on how to legally protect staff from violence, threats and abuse. Offensive Weapons Bill: MPs urged by Usdaw, retailers, staff and the public to vote tomorrow for a protection for shopworkers amendment 27 November 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. The amendment will create an offence if the person attempting to illegally buy these products abuses, threatens or assaults the retail worker who is enforcing the law. Usdaw calls on the Scottish Government to act as a survey finds that violence against shopworkers has increased by 40% 15 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called on the Scottish Government to back a protection of workers Bill after shocking statistics reveal that incidents of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers remain a major problem on the frontline of retail. 'Report it to sort it' - more than half of attacks on shopworkers go unreported says Usdaw survey 14 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is urging retail staff not to suffer in silence as the latest survey by Usdaw shows that 59% of those who experienced violence, threats or abuse at work did not report the incident to their employer. Worryingly 1 in 6 shopworkers who were physically attacked did not report the assault. Violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers remains high - an Usdaw survey reveals at the start of Respect for Shopworkers Week 12 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has launched Respect for Shopworkers Week with shocking statistics that incidents of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers remain a major problem on the frontline of retail. Usdaw calls for action after a Suzy Lamplugh Trust survey reveals two-thirds of retail workers have been exposed to violence and aggression 08 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called for action on workplace safety following a Suzy Lamplugh Trust survey revealing that two-thirds of UK retail workers have been exposed to violence or aggression in the workplace. Usdaw vows to continue the fight for justice for injured workers as MPs today approve the Civil Liability Bill 23 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has vowed to continue Usdaw’s Justice for Injured Workers Campaign after MPs approved the Civil Liability Bill, which includes an increase to the small claims court threshold for personal injury cases arising from a road traffic accident. Tens of thousands of injured workers could be left to fend for themselves in court - Usdaw urges MPs to support a fair compromise on the Civil Liability Bill 23 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is urging MPs to address concerns about Government proposals, linked to the Civil Liability Bill, which will restrict injured workers’ access to justice. The Bill is set to complete its remaining stages in the House of Commons today. MPs urged by Usdaw, retailers, staff and the public to vote today for a protection for shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill 22 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. Shoplifting continues to rise - Usdaw calls for Government action to cut crime and protect of shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse 18 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for Government action in light of the Office for National Statistics today reporting a further increase in police recorded incidents of shoplifting in England and Wales in the year to June 2018, continuing the trend of a 32% increase over the last decade. 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. 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. Displaying results 151 - 232 (of 232) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1 2 3 4 5 next
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