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 61 - 80 (of 771) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...78 next 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. 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. 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. Displaying results 61 - 80 (of 771) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...78 next
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