Usdaw - Newshttp://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news.aspxNewsen-gbWed, 22 May 2013 03:14:54 GMTUsdaw - Newshttp://www.usdaw.org.uk//images/template/logo.pnghttp://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news.aspx International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/may/internationaldayagainsthomo.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/may/internationaldayagainsthomo.aspx Usdaw is supporting International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia which takes place each year on 17 May. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw Backs Call for Retailers to Sign Up to Bangladesh Accord http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/may/usdawbackscallforretailers.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/may/usdawbackscallforretailers.aspx Usdaw is backing the call for retailers to sign up to the Bangladesh Accord, a legally binding agreement on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw Members gather in Blackpool for annual parliament http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/april/usdawmembersgatherinblackp.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/april/usdawmembersgatherinblackp.aspx More than 1,000 Usdaw members are at Blackpool's Winter Gardens as part of the Union's four-day parliament - the 67th Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) - which runs from Sunday 28 April until Wednesday 1 May. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Remember the dead, fight for the living, Usdaw members commemorate Workers' Memorial Day http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/april/rememberthedead,fightfort.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/april/rememberthedead,fightfort.aspx Today, Usdaw members will join trade unionists and safety campaigners from around the world to commemorate Workers' Memorial Day and to support the TUC's Day of Action on Health and Safety. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw slams relentless attacks on employment rights http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/april/usdawslamsrelentlessattacks.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/april/usdawslamsrelentlessattacks.aspx Delegates at Usdaw's Annual Delegate Meeting have today slammed the relentless Tory-led Coalition attacks on Employment Rights over the last three years. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw backs National Minimum Wage rise http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/april/usdawbacksnationalminimum.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/april/usdawbacksnationalminimum.aspx Usdaw has welcomed the rise in the National Minimum Wage (NMW), announced by the Government on Monday 15 April. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Budget does nothing to help hard-pressed working families as new figures show families will have lost thousands by 2015 http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/march/budgetdoesnothingtohelp.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/march/budgetdoesnothingtohelp.aspx George Osborne's fourth Budget has done nothing to help the millions of working families who have been made thousands of pounds worse off by the Government's measures. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hundreds of Workers Shell Shocked as Serco Plans to Close Preston Call Centre http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/march/hundredsofworkersshellshoc.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/march/hundredsofworkersshellshoc.aspx Staff were left shell shocked today at the news their call centre on London Road, Preston will close in the summer putting 476 jobs under threat. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw puts working parents and carers in the spotlight http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/march/usdawputsworkingparentsand.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/march/usdawputsworkingparentsand.aspx Usdaw activists will be out in force today, Wednesday 6 March to highlight the problems faced by workers who need emergency time off to care for their children and/or ill family members. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Shock as Thomas Cook announces job losses after restructure http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/march/shockasthomascookannounces.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/march/shockasthomascookannounces.aspx Shopworkers' Union Usdaw will meet with holiday firm Thomas Cook after the company announced proposals to further reorganise its UK business, which will put more than 1,000 jobs at risk. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw to meet Tesco on distribution re-organisation http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/feb/usdawtomeettescoondistrib.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/feb/usdawtomeettescoondistrib.aspx Usdaw will meet with Tesco after the company announced proposals to further reorganise its distribution network with the potential loss of 1,600 staff at five of its distribution centres. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw calls on MPs to back the Protection of Workers Bill http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/feb/usdawcallsonmpstobackthe.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/feb/usdawcallsonmpstobackthe.aspx A private members' bill, promoted by Graeme Morrice MP, will create an additional penalty for those who assault workers in the course of their duties. The bill is due a second reading today in Parliament. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Constructive talks with Midlands Co-op following closure announcement http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/jan/constructivetalkswithmidlan.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/jan/constructivetalkswithmidlan.aspx Usdaw has held 'constructive' talks with the Midlands Co-operative Society following Monday's (January 21) announcement of the Co-op's proposal to close its Fashion & Home business. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw calls for a more serious approach to retail crime http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/jan/usdawcallsforamoreserious.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/jan/usdawcallsforamoreserious.aspx Tens of thousands of retail staff are being subject to assault, threatening behaviour and verbal abuse, a new report has shown. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw to meet Midlands Co-operative Society after closure announcement http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/jan/usdawtomeetmidlandscoop.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/jan/usdawtomeetmidlandscoop.aspx Shopworkers' Union Usdaw is seeking urgent talks with management at Midlands Co-operative Society after it announced the planned closure of its Fashion & Home business putting more than 400 jobs at risk. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Coalition's policies hammering hard-working families, says Usdaw http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/jan/coalitionspolicieshammering.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2013/jan/coalitionspolicieshammering.aspx The Coalition's Benefits Uprating Bill to be implemented tomorrow (8 January) will cost families with two children more than £1,000 in the next three years, says shopworkers' Union Usdaw. Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw slams benefits uprating bill that will cost working families over £1,000 http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/dec/usdawslamsbenefitsuprating.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/dec/usdawslamsbenefitsuprating.aspx Usdaw, the shopworkers' Union, slammed the Benefits Uprating Bill published today and shows how the 1% cap on increases to tax credits and child benefit will cost families with two children over £1,000 in the next three years. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw slams shares for loss-of-rights scheme http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/dec/usdawslamssharesforloss.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/dec/usdawslamssharesforloss.aspx Premier retail Union Usdaw has condemned the Coalition's plans to allow companies to offer shares in exchange for employees signing away their rights to claim unfair dismissal, redundancy pay, and apply for flexible working. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Coalition continues to attack workers' rights http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/dec/coalitioncontinuestoattack.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/dec/coalitioncontinuestoattack.aspx Workers facing redundancy will only get a maximum of 45 days consultation, rather than the current 90, when Government plans come into effect next April. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw welcomes buyout of Vion Pork Business http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/dec/usdawwelcomesbuyoutofvion.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/dec/usdawwelcomesbuyoutofvion.aspx Following the recent announcement that Vion intends to sell all of its UK business, Usdaw welcomes the news that a management buyout for the Pork Business Unit has been agreed. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Coalition's plans will cost families £5,000 by 2015 http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/dec/coalitionsplanswillcost.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/dec/coalitionsplanswillcost.aspx Working families will be the hardest hit with hidden tax rises and cuts in support, despite George Osborne's Autumn Statement claim that he will help the 'strivers', says shopworkers' Union Usdaw. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cold comfort for Comet staff http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/nov/coldcomfortforcometstaff.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/nov/coldcomfortforcometstaff.aspx More than 5,000 Comet staff facing the sack just before Christmas will find little to cheer them following the former owner OpCapita's belated 'apology' for the plight of the business, said premier retail Union Usdaw. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Government's shame as it cuts compensation to injured victims http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/nov/governmentsshameasitcuts.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/nov/governmentsshameasitcuts.aspx Injured victims of crime will see their compensation payments slashed or withdrawn completely from today (Tuesday 27 November) after the Government introduced changes to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Vion announces plan to sell its UK food businesses http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/nov/vionannouncesplantosellit.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/nov/vionannouncesplantosellit.aspx Dutch food manufacturer Vion has announced its intention to sell all of its UK food businesses, creating uncertainty for 13,000 employees who work at the company's 38 UK sites. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Savaged Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme comes into force on 27 November http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/nov/savagedcriminalinjuriescomp.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/nov/savagedcriminalinjuriescomp.aspx The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority has today confirmed that the revised Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme will come into force on Tuesday 27 November. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Compensation fight for former Ethel Austin and Woolworths staff moves another step forward http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/nov/compensationfightforformer.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/nov/compensationfightforformer.aspx The fight to secure justice for former Ethel Austin and Woolworths staff denied compensation when the companies collapsed into administration, has moved another step forward thanks to the shopworkers' Union Usdaw. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Coalition MPs pass by on the other side and abandon victims of violent crime http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/nov/coalitionmpspassbyonthe.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/nov/coalitionmpspassbyonthe.aspx Conservative and Liberal Democrat MPs have voted to support proposed cuts to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme that will slash or axe altogether the financial support given to nearly 90% of the victims of violent crime. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT ABP Food Group confirm closure of Freshlink Foods in Glasgow http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/nov/abpfoodgroupconfirmclosure.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/nov/abpfoodgroupconfirmclosure.aspx ABP Food Group has today confirmed plans to close Freshlink Foods in Shettleston, Glasgow, with the loss of nearly 150 jobs. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw calls on MPs to ‘Back the Bill' during Respect for Shopworkers Week http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/nov/usdawcallsonmpsto‘backth.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/nov/usdawcallsonmpsto‘backth.aspx Monday 5 November marks the start of Respect for Shopworkers Week and retail Union Usdaw is calling on MPs to show their support by backing a new Bill that will give shopworkers legal protection against violence and abuse. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Shameless Government payroll vote delivers cuts to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/nov/shamelessgovernmentpayroll.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/nov/shamelessgovernmentpayroll.aspx The Tory-led coalition has forced through swingeing cuts to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme thanks to a shameless use of its payroll vote. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw welcomes new Protection of Workers Bill http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/oct/usdawwelcomesnewprotection.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/oct/usdawwelcomesnewprotection.aspx The shopworkers' Union Usdaw has welcomed the new Protection of Workers Bill introduced into Parliament by Graeme Morrice, Labour MP for Livingston. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Government lines up payroll vote to force through cuts to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/oct/governmentlinesuppayrollvo.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/oct/governmentlinesuppayrollvo.aspx This Thursday 1 November, the Tory-led coalition will once again try to force through cuts to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme, this time using its payroll vote to try and ensure the cuts are finally approved. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw takes fight to save compensation for injured crime victims into Parliament http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/oct/usdawtakesfighttosavecomp.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/oct/usdawtakesfighttosavecomp.aspx The shopworkers' Union Usdaw is taking the fight to save compensation for injured victims of violent crime into the heart of Parliament. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw bitterly disappointed as no credible buyers found for Hall's http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/oct/usdawbitterlydisappointed.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/oct/usdawbitterlydisappointed.aspx The Union representing the majority of the workforce at the Vion-owned Hall's of Broxburn site - Usdaw - said it was ‘bitterly disappointed' that no credible buyers have emerged for the business. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw says axing compensation for victims of violent crime is 'grossly disproportionate' http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/oct/usdawsaysaxingcompensation.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/oct/usdawsaysaxingcompensation.aspx The shopworkers' Union Usdaw has reacted with dismay to Chris Grayling's failure to rule out cuts to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme in his speech to the Conservative Party Conference this afternoon. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Workforce devastated as closure looms for Hall's of Broxburn http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/oct/workforcedevastatedasclosur.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/oct/workforcedevastatedasclosur.aspx Usdaw members at the Hall's of Broxburn site have been left devastated by the news today that the company intend to go through with the closure and the loss of more than 1,700 jobs. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw congratulates Labour Leader for speaking up for the majority in the UK http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/oct/usdawcongratulateslabour.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/oct/usdawcongratulateslabour.aspx Shopworkers' Union Usdaw congratulated Labour leader Ed Miliband for speaking up for the majority of the UK when he pledged to save the NHS, provide a decent education for all young people and to build a nation where everyone is treated fairly. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Living wage pledge offers hope for low paid workers http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/oct/livingwagepledgeoffershope.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/oct/livingwagepledgeoffershope.aspx Premier retail Union Usdaw's call for a living wage was overwhelmingly supported by delegates at the Labour Party Conference on Monday. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw wins compensation for former TJ Hughes staff in Dundee and Dumfries http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/usdawwinscompensationfor.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/usdawwinscompensationfor.aspx The shopworkers' Union Usdaw has won compensation worth up to £3,200 each for its members made redundant from the TJ Hughes stores in Dundee and Dumfries which closed in August last year. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Government tables second attempt to slash compensation for injured victims of crime http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/governmenttablessecondattem.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/governmenttablessecondattem.aspx The Tory-led Coalition is to make a second attempt to force through cuts to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme and will do so by 22 October. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Retail sales figures back up shopworkers experience of Olympic Sunday trading suspension http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/retailsalesfiguresbackup.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/retailsalesfiguresbackup.aspx Figures released today by the Office for National Statistics, which show retail sales in August fell by 0.2%, back up the experience of shopworkers who say most of their stores were either quiet or empty during extended Olympic Sunday trading hours. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dairy Crest proposal to close Crudgington site puts 161 jobs at risk http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/dairycrestproposaltoclose.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/dairycrestproposaltoclose.aspx Dairy Crest has announced that it intends to close its site at Crudgington in Shropshire within the next 18 to 24 months, putting up to 161 jobs at risk. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Shopworkers say stores were quiet or empty during Olympic Sunday trading suspension http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/shopworkerssaystoreswerequ.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/shopworkerssaystoreswerequ.aspx The shopworkers' Union Usdaw has released survey results that show extending Sunday opening hours during the Olympics simply led to large numbers of quiet or empty stores being kept open by staff, many of who were pressured into working extra hours. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Liverpool shopworker wins prestigious TUC Health and Safety Award http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/liverpoolshopworkerwinspres.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/liverpoolshopworkerwinspres.aspx Usdaw member and Liverpool shopworker Peter Ammundsen, has won the TUC's prestigious Health and Safety Rep of the Year award. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw seeks urgent clarification on the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/usdawseeksurgent.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/usdawseeksurgent.aspx The shopworkers' Union Usdaw has written to Chris Grayling, new Secretary of State for Justice, to seek urgent clarification on whether the Government intends to proceed with imminent cuts to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT TUC backs Usdaw campaign to reverse cuts to Working Tax Credits http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/tucbacksusdawcampaigntore.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/tucbacksusdawcampaigntore.aspx Delegates at the TUC Congress in Brighton have overwhelmingly backed a motion from retail and distribution Union Usdaw condemning the Tory-led Coalition's cuts to Working Tax Credits. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw welcomes BRC decision not to push for extended Sunday opening hours http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/usdawwelcomesbrcdecisionno.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/usdawwelcomesbrcdecisionno.aspx The shopworkers' Union Usdaw has welcomed the decision of the British Retail Consortium not to lobby for a permanent deregulation of Sunday trading hours. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Government withdraws cuts to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme at the last minute http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/governmentwithdrawscutstot.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/governmentwithdrawscutstot.aspx The shopworkers' Union Usdaw has welcomed the Government's last minute decision to rethink proposed cuts to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT TUC backs Usdaw call to stop cuts to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/tucbacksusdawcalltostopc.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/tucbacksusdawcalltostopc.aspx Delegates at the TUC Congress in Brighton have overwhelmingly backed a motion from the shopworkers' Union Usdaw opposing the imminent cuts to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw calls on new Justice Secretary to stop cuts to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/usdawcallsonnewjusticesec.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/sept/usdawcallsonnewjusticesec.aspx The shopworkers' Union Usdaw has made an eleventh hour call to new Justice Secretary Chris Grayling to stop the imminent cuts to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICS). Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw presses Government for urgent assurance on Sunday trading hours http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/aug/usdawpressesgovernmentfor.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/aug/usdawpressesgovernmentfor.aspx The shopworkers' Union Usdaw has written to the Business Secretary Vince Cable to seek urgent assurance that the Government has no plans to permanently deregulate Sunday trading hours in England and Wales. Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw aims to minimise redundancies at Coca Cola in Lisburn http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/aug/usdawaimstominimiseredunda.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/aug/usdawaimstominimiseredunda.aspx Usdaw has held 'constructive' talks with management after the company announced a 30 day consultation period over proposals to outsource distribution at the bottling plant. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw gives cautious welcome to latest Ethel Austin takeover http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jul/usdawgivescautiouswelcome.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jul/usdawgivescautiouswelcome.aspx The shopworkers' Union Usdaw has given a cautious welcome to the news that the Ethel Austin brand and 32 of its remaining 41 stores have been bought out of administration by Ricli Limited. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Innocent victims of violent crime next in line for the Coalition axe http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jul/innocentvictimsofviolent.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jul/innocentvictimsofviolent.aspx Tomorrow (Wednesday 25 July), the House of Lords will debate changes to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme that will slash or axe altogether the compensation paid to innocent victims of violent crime. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Government is planning to slash compensation for future CICA claims. You need to act now! http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jul/thegovernmentisplanningto.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jul/thegovernmentisplanningto.aspx If you have been the victim of a crime of violence and suffered an injury (either physical or mental) you need to contact FirstCall Usdaw as soon as possible to register and protect your potential claim. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw dismayed at latest Ethel Austin collapse http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jul/usdawdismayedatlatestethel.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jul/usdawdismayedatlatestethel.aspx Premier retail Union Usdaw has expressed its dismay at the announcement that Ethel Austin has gone in to administration for the fourth time in as many years. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Don't forget freshlink http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jul/dontforgetfreshlink.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jul/dontforgetfreshlink.aspx Usdaw has teamed up with Shadow Scottish Secretary Margaret Curran MP to ensure workers facing redundancy at the Freshlink plant in Glasgow are not forgotten because of the crisis at the nearby Vion site also under threat of closure. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Vion proposal to close Hall's of Broxburn puts 1,750 jobs at risk http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jul/vionproposaltoclosehall’s.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jul/vionproposaltoclosehall’s.aspx Vion UK has just announced to stunned workers that it intends to close the Hall's meat processing plant in Broxburn, West Lothian putting 1,750 jobs at risk. Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw backs Marvin for Mayor http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jun/usdawbacksmarvinformayor.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jun/usdawbacksmarvinformayor.aspx Retail and distribution Union Usdaw has welcomed the selection of Marvin Rees as Labour's candidate for Mayor of Bristol and backed him to win November's poll and become the city's first elected Mayor. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT US pharmacy giant Walgreens set to buy Alliance Boots in $16 billion deal http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jun/uspharmacygiantwalgreensse.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jun/uspharmacygiantwalgreensse.aspx Alliance Boots has today unveiled details of a $16 billion deal that could see US pharmacy giant Walgreens take full control of the company by 2015. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Booker Group to buy Makro UK in £140 million deal http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/may/bookergrouptobuymakrouki.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/may/bookergrouptobuymakrouki.aspx UK food wholesaler Booker Group is to buy Makro UK from its German parent company Metro Group in a combined share and cash deal worth £139.7 million. Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Young Trade Unionists raise more than £1,000 for Cancer Research UK http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/may/youngtradeunionistsraisemo.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/may/youngtradeunionistsraisemo.aspx Two young Activists from the shopworkers' Union Usdaw have helped raise more than £1,000 for Cancer Research UK after walking the gruelling 96 miles of the West Highland Way. Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wales TUC backs shopworkers' call for police cuts to be scrapped http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/may/walestucbacksshopworkerscu.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/may/walestucbacksshopworkerscu.aspx Delegates at the Wales TUC Annual Conference in Llandudno have overwhelmingly backed a call from the shopworkers' Union Usdaw for the police cuts in Wales to be scrapped. Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw pledges to redouble efforts to combat discrimination against LGBT workers http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/may/usdawpledgestoredoubleeffo.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/may/usdawpledgestoredoubleeffo.aspx Retail and distribution Union Usdaw is marking International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia by pledging to redouble the Union's efforts to combat discrimination against LGBT workers. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw welcomes retailers' action to keep shop staff safe http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/may/usdawwelcomesretailers.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/may/usdawwelcomesretailers.aspx The shopworkers' Union Usdaw has welcomed the latest move by the country's top retailers to ensure the best possible measures are in place to protect shop staff from violence and abuse. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 50 ways to celebrate Adult Learners' Week http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/may/50waystocelebrateadult.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/may/50waystocelebrateadult.aspx This week thousands of Usdaw members will try out new learning opportunities at more than 50 events the retail and distribution Union has organised to celebrate Adult Learners' Week which runs until 18 May. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw backs police cuts protest http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/may/usdawbackspolicecutsprotes.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/may/usdawbackspolicecutsprotes.aspx The shopworkers' Union Usdaw has sent a strong message of support to police officers who are marching in London today to protest against the Tory-led Coalition's 20% cut to police budgets. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Shop Direct Group plan to outsource contact centres to Serco puts nearly 1,000 jobs at risk http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/may/shopdirectgroupplantoouts.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/may/shopdirectgroupplantoouts.aspx Home shopping retailer Shop Direct Group has announced it intends to outsource its customer contact centres and part of its financial services business to Serco, threatening the future of nearly 1,000 jobs and creating uncertainty for another 800. Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT More than 200,000 working couples with children plunged into poverty by tax credit cuts http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/may/morethan200,000workingcoup.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/may/morethan200,000workingcoup.aspx Figures released by the Treasury this afternoon reveal that more than 200,000 couples with 449,000 children have lost up to £73 a week in Working Tax Credit because they have been unable to increase the number of hours they work. Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Government forces through suspension of Sunday trading laws http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/may/governmentforcesthroughsusp.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/may/governmentforcesthroughsusp.aspx The Tory-led Coalition has forced through emergency legislation that will suspend the Sunday trading laws in England and Wales for eight weeks this summer starting from 22 July. Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw urges MPs to put family, sport and Olympics first and vote against the suspension of Sunday trading laws http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/usdawurgesmpstoputfamily,.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/usdawurgesmpstoputfamily,.aspx The shopworkers' Union Usdaw has urged MPs to put family, sport and the Olympics first and vote against the suspension of Sunday trading laws. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Government runs scared of allowing a free vote on Sunday trading hours http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/governmentrunsscaredofallo.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/governmentrunsscaredofallo.aspx The shopworkers' Union Usdaw has accused the Tory-led Coalition of running scared of allowing its MPs a free vote on the suspension of Sunday trading laws during the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Remember the Dead, Fight for the Living - Usdaw members commemorate Workers' Memorial Day http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/rememberthedead,fightfort.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/rememberthedead,fightfort.aspx This Saturday, Usdaw members will join trade unionists and safety campaigners from around the world to commemorate Workers' Memorial Day and to support the TUC's Day of Action on Health and Safety. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw calls on Government to drop plans to suspend Sunday trading laws during the Olympic and Paralympic games http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/usdawcallsongovernmenttod.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/usdawcallsongovernmenttod.aspx Delegates at Usdaw's Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) have reaffirmed the Union's opposition to the deregulation of Sunday trading and called on the Government to drop plans to suspend Sunday trading laws during the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Yvette Cooper slams the Tory-led Coalition's attack on Usdaw members and their families http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/yvettecooperslamsthetory.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/yvettecooperslamsthetory.aspx In her keynote speech to Usdaw's Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) in Blackpool, Labour's Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper slammed the Tory-led Coalition's attack on the incomes of Usdaw members and their families. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Delegates at Usdaw's ADM condemn the Tory-led Coalition's attack on workers' rights http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/delegatesatusdaw’sadmconde.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/delegatesatusdaw’sadmconde.aspx Delegates at Usdaw's Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) have condemned the Tory-led Coalition's attack on workers' rights and access to justice. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw condemns the Tory-led Coalition's brutal attack on Remploy workers http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/usdawcondemnsthetory-ledco.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/usdawcondemnsthetory-ledco.aspx Delegates at Usdaw's Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) have pledged their support for Remploy workers and condemned the Tory-led Coalition's decision to close 36 Remploy factories. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw's 66th Annual Delegate Meeting gathers in Blackpool http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/usdaws66thannualdelegatem.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/usdaws66thannualdelegatem.aspx Over 1,000 Usdaw members from around the UK will gather at Blackpool's Winter Gardens this weekend for the Union's 66th Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) which runs from Sunday 22 April until Wednesday 25 April. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dairy Crest proposal to close Aintree site puts 220 jobs at risk http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/dairycrestproposaltoclose.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/dairycrestproposaltoclose.aspx Dairy Crest has announced it intends to close its milk bottling dairy in Aintree, Merseyside putting 220 jobs at risk. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw members overwhelmingly oppose suspension of Sunday trading laws http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/usdawmembersoverwhelminglyo.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/usdawmembersoverwhelminglyo.aspx The shopworkers' Union Usdaw has today released survey results that show that over three quarters of its members oppose the Government's proposal to suspend Sunday trading laws for eight weeks during the Olympic Games this summer. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw members reluctantly accept Unilever pension changes http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/usdawmembersreluctantly.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/usdawmembersreluctantly.aspx Usdaw members employed by Unilever at its manufacturing sites in Leeds and Port Sunlight have voted to accept changes to the company's pension scheme. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw says Government should come clean on the number of families about to lose Working Tax Credit http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/usdawsaysgovernmentshouldc.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/apr/usdawsaysgovernmentshouldc.aspx The shopworkers' Union Usdaw has called on the Government to immediately release figures for the number of couples with children who are about to lose all of their Working Tax Credit from this Friday 6 April. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw members at Primark in Northern Ireland overwhelmingly accept company pay offer http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/usdawmembersatprimarkinno.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/usdawmembersatprimarkinno.aspx The threat of industrial action at Primark in Northern Ireland has finally been lifted after Usdaw members voted 95% in favour of accepting the company's latest pay offer. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Kerry Foods proposes to close its Durham factory putting over 350 jobs at risk http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/kerryfoodsproposestoclose.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/kerryfoodsproposestoclose.aspx Kerry Foods has today announced it intends to close its food processing factory in Durham putting over 350 jobs at risk. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw lends a helping hand to working families http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/usdawlendsahelpinghand.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/usdawlendsahelpinghand.aspx Usdaw activists will be out in force today campaigning to alert parents and carers to the changes the Government is making to tax credits and other benefits. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Budget does nothing to help hard-pressed families http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/budgetdoesnothingtohelp.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/budgetdoesnothingtohelp.aspx Responding to today's Budget statement by Tory Chancellor George Osborne, John Hannett, General Secretary of the shopworkers' Union Usdaw said: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Two thirds of families about to lose tax credits are already living in poverty http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/twothirdsoffamiliesabout.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/twothirdsoffamiliesabout.aspx New figures released today by the shopworkers' Union Usdaw and the Child Poverty Action Group reveal that two thirds of the families about to lose all of their Working Tax Credit because they cannot find enough hours of work are already living in poverty. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw vehemently opposed to any further deregulation of Sunday trading laws http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/usdawvehementlyopposedto.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/usdawvehementlyopposedto.aspx Commenting on George Osborne's announcement this morning that he intends to introduce emergency legislation to force through an eight week suspension of Sunday trading laws this summer, John Hannett, General Secretary of the shopworkers Union Usdaw said: Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Eleventh hour offer leads to suspension of strike action at Primark http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/eleventhhourofferleadstos.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/eleventhhourofferleadstos.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has suspended strike action due to take place at Primark's eight stores in Northern Ireland tomorrow (Friday 16 March) and Saturday following an eleventh hour offer tabled by the company. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tesco proposes pension schemes changes http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/tescoproposespensionschemes.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/tescoproposespensionschemes.aspx Following Tesco's announcement that it proposes to make changes to its defined benefit pension schemes, Pauline Foulkes, Usdaw National Officer said: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Rising unemployment shows why it's the wrong time to make changes to Working Tax Credits http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/risingunemploymentshowswhy.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/risingunemploymentshowswhy.aspx The shopworkers' Union Usdaw says today's rise in unemployment shows why this is the wrong time for the Government to make changes to Working Tax Credits. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT St Patrick's Day strike looms at Primark in Northern Ireland http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/stpatricksdaystrikelooms.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/stpatricksdaystrikelooms.aspx Usdaw members employed by Primark in Northern Ireland are to strike on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 March in protest at the company's decision to impose a two year pay freeze. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT One in seven women workers have safety concerns about their journeys to and from work http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/oneinsevenwomenworkers.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/oneinsevenwomenworkers.aspx The UK's fourth biggest Union Usdaw has today revealed that one in seven of its women members have safety concerns about their journeys to and from work. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Labour leader challenges the Prime Minister on Working Tax Credits http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/labourleaderchallengesthep.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/labourleaderchallengesthep.aspx Labour leader Ed Miliband used today's Prime Minister's Questions to challenge David Cameron to say what advice he would give to the thousands of couples on low incomes who will lose nearly £4,000 when cuts to Working Tax Credits are introduced in April. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister and Chancellor invited to meet parents facing loss of working tax credits http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/primeministerandchancellor.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/primeministerandchancellor.aspx A group of national family welfare organisations and the shopworkers Union, Usdaw, has written to the Prime Minster and Chancellor asking them to meet with working families who stand to lose close to £4,000 next month when rules change for tax credits. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw welcomes Tesco pledge to create 20,000 new jobs and invest in additional staff hours and training http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/usdawwelcomestescopledge.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/usdawwelcomestescopledge.aspx Tesco has today announced that it intends to create 20,000 new jobs in the UK over the next two years through what it calls 'a significant investment in customer service, refreshing existing stores and opening new ones'. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Open letter calls on Prime Minister to postpone tax credit change http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/openlettercallsonprime.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/openlettercallsonprime.aspx A group of organisations including Usdaw, Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG), Citizens Advice, Carers UK and a number of family and children's charities has today published an open letter to the Prime Minister calling on him to postpone the change to... Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw members at Primark in Northern Ireland vote for industrial action over pay freeze http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/usdawmembersatprimarkin.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/mar/usdawmembersatprimarkin.aspx Usdaw members employed by Primark in Northern Ireland have once again voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking industrial action in protest at the company's decision to impose a two year pay freeze. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Broome re-elected as Usdaw President http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/feb/jeffbroomere-electedas.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/feb/jeffbroomere-electedas.aspx Jeff Broome has been re-elected President of Usdaw for another three year term after once again receiving over 65% of the votes cast in the Union's recent ballot which closed this week. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Edinburgh Woollen Mill buys Peacocks out of administration http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/feb/edinburghwoollenmillbuys.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/feb/edinburghwoollenmillbuys.aspx Fashion retailer Peacocks has been bought out of administration by Edinburgh Woollen Mill, who has acquired 338 stores, 57 concessions, 3 distribution centres and Peacocks head office in Cardiff. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw says Tesco work experience move is a step in the right direction http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/feb/usdawsaystescoworkexperien.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/feb/usdawsaystescoworkexperien.aspx Tesco has today announced that they will give young people referred to them for work experience the opportunity to be paid during their placement together with the offer of a permanent job should the placement be completed satisfactorily. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw in talks with employers about their involvement in the Work Programme http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/feb/usdawintalkswithemployers.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/feb/usdawintalkswithemployers.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw is in talks with a number of major companies to examine their continuing participation in the Government's Work Programme. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw secures more than £200,000 compensation for former McCowan's workers http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/feb/usdawsecuresmorethan.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/feb/usdawsecuresmorethan.aspx Usdaw has secured more than £200,000 compensation for 103 former employees of iconic Scottish sweet manufacturer McCowan's made redundant when the company folded in October last year. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Pay dispute talks convened at Primark in Northern Ireland as Usdaw decides to re-ballot members http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/feb/paydisputetalksconveneda.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/feb/paydisputetalksconveneda.aspx The threat of industrial action by Usdaw members employed by Primark in Northern Ireland has been temporarily lifted following the company's agreement to talks and the Union's decision to re-ballot its members. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Unions cautiously welcome Unilever's decision to agree to talks http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/feb/unionscautiouslywelcomeunil.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/feb/unionscautiouslywelcomeunil.aspx Responding to the news that Unilever management has agreed to engage in talks with conciliation service ACAS, the National Officers of the joint trade unions - Unite, Usdaw and GMB made the following statement: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Union mourns the loss of former Usdaw President Marge Carey MBE http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/margecary.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/margecary.aspx Marge Carey MBE, Usdaw President from 1997 to 2006, sadly passed away on 23 January 2012. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw members at Primark in Northern Ireland overwhelmingly back industrial action in protest at pay freeze http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/usdawmembersatprimarkinno.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/usdawmembersatprimarkinno.aspx Usdaw members employed by Primark in Northern Ireland have overwhelmingly voted for industrial action in protest at the company's attempt to impose a pay freeze for the second year running. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw wins £67 million compensation for former Woolworths workers http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/usdawwins£67millioncompens.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/usdawwins£67millioncompens.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has won compensation worth up to a massive £67.8 million for over 24,000 former employees of Woolworths made redundant when the firm collapsed at the end of 2008. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw accuses Unilever of ‘breathtaking complacency' in pension dispute http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/usdawaccusesunileverof.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/usdawaccusesunileverof.aspx Usdaw, the union that represents workers at Unilever's manufacturing sites in Leeds and Port Sunlight, has accused Unilever of ‘breathtaking complacency' in its approach to the escalating pension dispute at the company. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Woolworths - Information for Members http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/woolworthsinformationformem.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/woolworthsinformationformem.aspx Information for members. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Peacocks enters administration but will continue trading http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/peacocksentersadministration.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/peacocksentersadministration.aspx Clothing retailer Peacocks has entered administration after attempts by the company to restructure its £240 million debts finally failed. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Primark Northern Ireland faces strike action in protest at two year pay freeze http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/primarknorthernirelandfaces.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/primarknorthernirelandfaces.aspx Usdaw members employed by Primark in Northern Ireland are being balloted on possible strike action in protest at the company's imposition of a pay freeze for the second year in succession. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Nestlé plan to close coffee factory in Hayes puts 230 jobs at risk http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/nestleplantoclosecoffee.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/nestleplantoclosecoffee.aspx Nestlé has announced its intention to close its coffee making factory at Hayes in Middlesex putting 230 jobs at risk. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT German multi-national Müller to buy Robert Wiseman Dairies http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/germanmulti-nationalmüllert.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/germanmulti-nationalmüllert.aspx The privately owned German multi-national Müller Dairy is set to buy Robert Wiseman Dairies in a cash deal worth £279.5 million. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw says increase in abuse and threats against shopworkers is extremely worrying http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/usdawsaysincreaseinabuse.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/usdawsaysincreaseinabuse.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw says it is extremely worried by the increase in reported incidents of abuse and threats against shop staff recorded by the British Retail Consortium's (BRC's) annual survey of retail crime which was published today. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw confirm new strike dates in Unilever pension dispute http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/usdawconfirmnewstrikedates.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/usdawconfirmnewstrikedates.aspx Usdaw members employed by Unilever at its manufacturing sites in Leeds and Port Sunlight will strike for a second time next week in protest at the company's plan to scrap its final salary pension scheme. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Co-op Travel and Thomas Cook joint venture confirm plans to close 115 stores http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/dec/co-optravelandthomascook.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/dec/co-optravelandthomascook.aspx The joint venture (JV) between Thomas Cook retail and the Co-operative Group and Midlands Co-operative Society's travel businesses has today confirmed plans to close 115 high street stores, putting up to 661 jobs at risk. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw says Unilever pensions strike is absolutely solid http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/dec/usdawsaysunileverpensions.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/dec/usdawsaysunileverpensions.aspx Usdaw says the first 24 hour strikes held at Unilever's manufacturing sites in Leeds and Port Sunlight have both been absolutely solid. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw members join first ever national strike at Unilever http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/dec/usdawmembersjoinfirstever.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/dec/usdawmembersjoinfirstever.aspx Usdaw members employed by Unilever at its manufacturing sites in Leeds and Port Sunlight are set to join the first ever national strike to take place at the company. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw pledges solidarity with public sector workers http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/nov/usdawpledgessolidarity.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/nov/usdawpledgessolidarity.aspx Usdaw, the UK's biggest Union with a membership based solely in the private sector, has pledged its solidarity with public sector workers taking action today to defend their pensions, livelihoods and services. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT More misery for working families as Autumn Statement costs them more than £320 http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/nov/moremiseryforworkingfamili.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/nov/moremiseryforworkingfamili.aspx The shopworkers' Union Usdaw has slammed George Osborne's decision to abandon the increase in Child Tax Credit and to freeze all the major elements of Working Tax Credit. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw members back strike action in protest at Unilever pension proposals http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/nov/usdawmembersbackstrikeacti.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/nov/usdawmembersbackstrikeacti.aspx Usdaw members employed by Unilever at their sites in Leeds and Port Sunlight have voted 5 to 1 in favour of strike action in protest at the company's proposal to scrap their final salary pension scheme. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Let's work together to make The Workers number one! http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/nov/letsworktogethertomake.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/nov/letsworktogethertomake.aspx The TUC has brought together a group of public sector staff as The Workers to re-record the classic song Let's Work Together as a charity track that celebrates everything that is good about the public sector and raises money for today's pensioners. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw wins £1.5 million compensation for former Ethel Austin staff http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/nov/usdawwins15millioncompen.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/nov/usdawwins15millioncompen.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has won compensation worth up to £1.5 million for over 500 former employees of Ethel Austin who were made redundant by administrators in 2010. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw member named Scotland's first Learner of the Year http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/nov/usdawmembernamedscotlands.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/nov/usdawmembernamedscotlands.aspx Susan Manson, a cleaner at the Morrisons store in Airdrie, has been named as the first Learner of the Year by Scottish Union Learning, which is part of the Scottish TUC. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw urges Northern Ireland's shoppers to 'Keep their cool this Christmas' http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/nov/usdawurgesnorthernireland.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/nov/usdawurgesnorthernireland.aspx Monday 7 November marks the start of Respect for Shopworkers Week 2011 and during the week members of the shopworkers Union Usdaw will be holding campaign events across Northern Ireland to urge shoppers to 'Keep their cool at Christmas'. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw urges Scotland's shoppers to remember 'Think 25' this Christmas http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/nov/usdawurgesscotlandsshopper.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/nov/usdawurgesscotlandsshopper.aspx Monday 7 November marks the start of Respect for Shopworkers Week 2011. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw launches campaign against police cuts http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/nov/usdawlaunchescampaignagains.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/nov/usdawlaunchescampaignagains.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has launched a campaign against the police cuts in England and Wales and has branded the Tory-led Coalition's attack on police budgets a threat to the safety of all shopworkers. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw begins consultations on 300 redundancies at Co-operative Group Travel http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/oct/usdawbeginsconsultationson.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/oct/usdawbeginsconsultationson.aspx The management of the new Joint Venture between the Co-operative Group Travel, Midlands Co-op Travel and Thomas Cook have today announced the start of consultations on 300 potential redundancies. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Union Elections 2012: make sure you get your vote http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/oct/unionelections2012makesur.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/oct/unionelections2012makesur.aspx Ballot Papers will be issued to all members for the President and Executive Council Elections in January 2012. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Union Elections 2012 timetable http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/oct/unionelections2012timetable.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/oct/unionelections2012timetable.aspx Union Elections 2012 timetable, showing key dates: Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw to launch campaign against police cuts http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/sept/usdawtolaunchcampaignagain.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/sept/usdawtolaunchcampaignagain.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw is launching a campaign against the police cuts in England and Wales and has branded the Tory-led Coalition's attack on police budgets a threat to the safety of all public-facing workers. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw backs Ed Miliband's call for fairness and growth http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/sept/usdawbacksedmilibandscall.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/sept/usdawbacksedmilibandscall.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw is backing Ed Miliband's call for a fairer Britain that rewards real hard work and job creation and gets the economy growing again. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Double win for Usdaw Reps at TUC http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/sept/doublewinforusdawreps.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/sept/doublewinforusdawreps.aspx Two Usdaw Reps won first prize in the prestigious National TUC Awards in the Union Learning Rep and Organising categories beating off stiff competition from across the UK and across all Unions. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Government's deregulation agenda http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/sept/thegovernmentsderegulation.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/sept/thegovernmentsderegulation.aspx Usdaw is determined to fight any attack on workers' rights by the Tory-led Coalition, Deputy General Secretary Paddy Lillis told TUC Congress today (Monday 12 September). Read the full speech... Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Vulnerable and atypical workers http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/sept/vulnerableandatypicalworker.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/sept/vulnerableandatypicalworker.aspx Agency and other vulnerable workers need Trade Unions now more than ever to protect them from exploitation, Usdaw President, Jeff Broome told the TUC Congress today (Monday 12 September). Read the full speech... Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Public Services and their importance to the economy http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/sept/publicservicesandtheir.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/sept/publicservicesandtheir.aspx Government cuts in the public sector will have a catastrophic effect in the private sector, warned Usdaw President, Jeff Broome at the TUC Congress today (Monday 12 September). Read the full speech... Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The impact of the cuts on the equality agenda http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/sept/theimpactofthecutsonthe.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/sept/theimpactofthecutsonthe.aspx Women are bearing the brunt of the Government's reckless economic policy with cuts to benefits, tax credits and childcare support, Paddy Lillis, Deputy General Secretary told the TUC Congress today (Monday 12 September). Read the full speech... Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Nearly 500 jobs saved as a buyer emerges for Life & Style http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/aug/nearly500jobssavedas.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/aug/nearly500jobssavedas.aspx Fashion and homewares chain Life & Style has been sold by its administrators to Ashloch Limited who say they will retain 62 stores and over 470 staff and return all the business to its original Ethel Austin branding. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Administrators close another 12 TJ Hughes stores http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/aug/administratorscloseanother.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/aug/administratorscloseanother.aspx The administrators of discount department store chain TJ Hughes have announced that a further 12 stores will close over the next few days and another 585 staff made redundant. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Co-op Travel and Thomas Cook joint venture gets final approval http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/aug/cooptravelandthomascook.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/aug/cooptravelandthomascook.aspx The Competition Commission has given final approval to the joint travel venture between Co-operative Group, the Midlands Co-operative Society and Thomas Cook. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Administrators accept offer for Life & Style http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/aug/administratorsacceptoffer.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/aug/administratorsacceptoffer.aspx The administrators of fashion and homewares chain Life & Style say they have accepted an undisclosed offer to buy the company and its assets. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The impact of the riots on retail workers http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/aug/theimpactoftheriotson.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/aug/theimpactoftheriotson.aspx Usdaw applauds the efforts of the shopworkers who have made special efforts to keep shops open for local communities during the recent riots. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Safety of workers, customers and community must remain number one priority says Usdaw http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/aug/safetyofworkerscustomers.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/aug/safetyofworkerscustomers.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has condemned the rioting and looting of the past four nights and has called on the police and employers to ensure that the safety of shopworkers, customers and local residents remains their number one priority. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Two more TJ Hughes stores acquired by Lewis's Home Retail http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/aug/twomoretjhughesstoresacq.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/aug/twomoretjhughesstoresacq.aspx The administrators of discount department store chain TJ Hughes have announced that the stores in Newcastle and Widnes have been acquired by Lewis's Home Retail Limited. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Value for money the key to a better pensions system says Commission http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/aug/valueformoneythekeytoab.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/aug/valueformoneythekeytoab.aspx The final report of the Workplace Retirement Income Commission (WRIC) has warned that private sector workers need to get a much better deal from their pensions if they are going to have enough money to live on in retirement. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Four TJ Hughes stores acquired by Lewis's Home Retail Limited http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/aug/fourtjhughesstoresacquired.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/aug/fourtjhughesstoresacquired.aspx The administrators of discount department store chain TJ Hughes have reached an agreement to sell the company's flagship Liverpool store and the stores in Eastbourne, Glasgow and Sheffield to Lewis's Home Retail Limited. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw welcomes Government decisions on Sunday trading and age-restricted sales http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jul/usdawwelcomesgovernmentdeci.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jul/usdawwelcomesgovernmentdeci.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has welcomed today's announcement by the Government that they are to leave the laws covering Sunday trading in England and Wales unchanged and will seek to simplify the legislation dealing with age-restricted sales. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Administrators close TJ Hughes distribution centre http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jul/administratorsclosetjhughes.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jul/administratorsclosetjhughes.aspx The administrators of discount department store chain TJ Hughes have announced the immediate closure of the company's distribution centre in Liverpool and have made more than 100 workers redundant. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Co-op Travel and Thomas Cook joint venture gets the green light http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jul/cooptravelandthomascook.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jul/cooptravelandthomascook.aspx The Competition Commission has provisionally cleared the joint travel venture proposed by the Co-operative Group, the Midlands Co-operative Society and Thomas Cook. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Administrators close a further 12 Life & Style stores http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jul/administratorscloseafurther.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jul/administratorscloseafurther.aspx The administrators of fashion and homewares chain Life & Style, have announced they are immediately closing a further 12 stores and making another 181 staff redundant. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Co-operative Group proposes closure of their inherited final salary pension schemes http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jul/cooperativegroupproposes.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jul/cooperativegroupproposes.aspx The Co-operative Group has announced proposals to close their inherited final salary pension schemes by the end of September 2012 in order to consolidate staff pension provision into just two schemes. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT CFS proposal to close field sales operations puts 670 jobs at risk http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jul/cfsproposaltoclosefieldsa.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jul/cfsproposaltoclosefieldsa.aspx Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) has announced it proposes to close its field sales operations, putting the jobs of around 500 financial advisers and 170 management and support staff at risk. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT TJ Hughes in administration but will continue trading http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jun/tjhughesinadministration.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jun/tjhughesinadministration.aspx Discount department store chain TJ Hughes entered administration this morning but for the moment all shops are expected to remain open and trading. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT TJ Hughes files for administration http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jun/tjhughesfilesforadministra.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jun/tjhughesfilesforadministra.aspx Discount department store chain TJ Hughes has filed an intention to appoint an administrator after a supplier threatened to file a winding up notice against the company. Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw to raise concerns about Life & Style with BIS http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jun/usdawtoraiseconcernsabout.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jun/usdawtoraiseconcernsabout.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw is writing to the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) to detail its concerns about the running of fashion and homewares chain Life & Style and its predecessor company Ethel Austin. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Let's give the Pensions Bill the chop http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jun/letsgivethepensionsbill.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jun/letsgivethepensionsbill.aspx The Pensions Bill, which sets out the Tory-led coalition's plans to unfairly accelerate the increase in the State Pension Age, will get its second reading in Parliament on Monday 20 June. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Administrators close 22 Life & Style stores http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jun/administratorsclose22life.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jun/administratorsclose22life.aspx The Administrators of fashion and homewares chain Life & Style have announced they are immediately closing 22 stores and making 274 staff redundant. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Haldanes Stores to enter administration http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jun/haldanesstorestoenteradmin.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jun/haldanesstorestoenteradmin.aspx Supermarket chain Haldanes Stores has today announced it is to enter administration, putting over 500 jobs at risk and threatening the closure of up to 26 stores located across the country. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw welcomes EU decision to withdraw Twinings grant http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/may/usdawwelcomeseudecisionto.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/may/usdawwelcomeseudecisionto.aspx Usdaw, the Union that represents workers at Twinings tea factories in Andover and North Shields has welcomed the decision of the European Commission to withdraw a €12 million grant to the company. Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw members celebrate Adult Learners' Week http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/may/usdawmemberscelebrateadult.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/may/usdawmemberscelebrateadult.aspx This week thousands of Usdaw members will try out new learning opportunities at events organised to celebrate Adult Learners' Week which runs until 20 May. Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw welcomes new jobs at the Co-op Group call centre in Burslem http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/may/usdawwelcomesnewjobsatthe.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/may/usdawwelcomesnewjobsatthe.aspx Usdaw has welcomed today's announcement by the Co-operative Group that they are to create 120 new jobs at their call centre in Burslem to handle enquiries for the Group's membership reward scheme. Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ed Balls pledges Labour will stand shoulder to shoulder with Usdaw members http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/apr/edballspledgeslabourwills.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/apr/edballspledgeslabourwills.aspx Labour Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls has pledged that Labour will stand shoulder to shoulder with Usdaw members to resist the Tory-led Coalition's cuts and attack on workers rights. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw says hands off our pensions! http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/apr/usdawsayshandsoffourpensi.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/apr/usdawsayshandsoffourpensi.aspx Delegates at Usdaw's Annual Delegate Meeting in Blackpool have pledged their support for Usdaw member Barbara Bates, who has launched a petition to fight against the Tory-led Coalition's plan to speed up the equalisation of the state pension age. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw calls for equal rights for parents who adopt http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/apr/usdawcallsforequalrights.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/apr/usdawcallsforequalrights.aspx Delegates at Usdaw's Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) in Blackpool have overwhelmingly backed a call for parents who adopt to be given the same rights to parental leave and pay as that currently received by pregnant women. Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw's 65th Annual Delegate Meeting gathers in Blackpool http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/apr/usdaws65thannualdelegate.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/apr/usdaws65thannualdelegate.aspx Over 1,000 Usdaw members from around the UK will gather at Blackpool's Winter Gardens this weekend for the Union's 65th Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) which runs from Sunday 17 April until Wednesday 20 April. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Unilever propose closure of their final salary pension scheme http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/apr/unileverproposeclosureofth.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/apr/unileverproposeclosureofth.aspx Unilever has announced they propose to close their final salary pension scheme to future benefit accrual from 1 January 2012. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw welcomes increase in the National Minimum Wage http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/apr/usdawwelcomesincreaseinthe.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/apr/usdawwelcomesincreaseinthe.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has welcomed the Government's decision to accept the recommendations of the Low Pay Commission and increase all four rates of the National Minimum Wage. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Save Child Benefit and Working Tax Credit from the Tory deep freeze http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/apr/savechildbenefitandworking.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/apr/savechildbenefitandworking.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw is calling on the Tory-led Coalition to reconsider its decision to freeze Child Benefit and Working Tax Credit. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw joins call on IOC to make London 2012 'sweat-free' http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/apr/usdawjoinscalloniocto.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/apr/usdawjoinscalloniocto.aspx Usdaw General Secretary John Hannett joined campaigners from Playfair 2012 as they lobbied a meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) which took place in London yesterday. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Anglia Co-operative Society to sell Westgate Department Stores to Beale PLC http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/apr/angliaco-operativesociety.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/apr/angliaco-operativesociety.aspx Beale PLC announced to the London Stock Exchange this morning that they have reached agreement with the Anglia-Co-operative Society to buy their Westgate Department Store business. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw members March for the Alternative http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/mar/usdawmembersmarchfortheal.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/mar/usdawmembersmarchfortheal.aspx Thousands of Usdaw members and their families will take part in tomorrow's TUC March for the Alternative to voice their opposition to the Tory-led Coalition's unfair and unnecessary spending cuts. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw raises Twinings concerns with European Commissioner http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/mar/usdawraisestwiningsconcerns.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/mar/usdawraisestwiningsconcerns.aspx Usdaw, the Union that represents workers at Twinings' tea factories in Andover and North Shields has met with European Employment Commissioner László Andor to raise concerns arising from Twinings' decision to move production to Poland. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw says a woman's place is active in her Union http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/mar/usdawsaysawomansplaceis.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/mar/usdawsaysawomansplaceis.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw is marking International Women's Day by celebrating a record number of women activists and highlighting the recent gains the Union has achieved for its 227,000 women members. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Proposed closure of Tesco's Fenny Lock NDC is devastating news says Usdaw http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/mar/proposedclosureoftescosfe.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/mar/proposedclosureoftescosfe.aspx Tesco has today announced plans to close their National Distribution Centre at Fenny Lock in Milton Keynes putting over 800 jobs at risk. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw welcomes new Government guidance on counterfeit proof of age ID http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/feb/usdawwelcomesnewgovernment.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/feb/usdawwelcomesnewgovernment.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has welcomed new Government guidance on spotting counterfeit or false proof of age ID. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Urgent appeal for people from UK's minority ethnic communities with a link to organ donation http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/feb/urgentappealforpeoplefrom.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/feb/urgentappealforpeoplefrom.aspx The ACLT is the leading UK charity dedicated to finding life-saving donors from UK's amazingly diverse minority ethnic communities. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Co-operative Group announces new management structure for its retail food stores http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/feb/cooperativegroupannounces.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/feb/cooperativegroupannounces.aspx The Co-operative Group has today announced a complete overhaul of the management structures in its retail food stores in order to create a common staffing structure across the business. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw welcomes MSPs rejection of the Large Retailer Levy http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/feb/usdawwelcomesmspsrejection.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/feb/usdawwelcomesmspsrejection.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has welcomed today's decision by MSPs to reject Scottish Government plans to introduce a Large Retailer Levy, the so called 'Big Shops Tax'. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw urges MSPs to reject the Large Retailers Levy http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/feb/usdawurgesmspstoreject.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/feb/usdawurgesmspstoreject.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has written to all MSPs urging them to reject the Large Retailers Levy, branding Scotland's so called 'Big Shops Tax' a threat to job creation and investment. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT John Hannett joins new pensions commission http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/feb/johnhannettjoinsnewpension.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/feb/johnhannettjoinsnewpension.aspx Usdaw General Secretary John Hannett has joined a new commission set up to review private sector pensions and to recommend better ways people can safely save for their retirement. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw slams proposals to restrict access to Employment Tribunals http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jan/usdawslamsproposalstorestr.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jan/usdawslamsproposalstorestr.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has slammed Government proposals that will allow employers to unfairly sack thousands of workers and leave them without any recourse to an Employment Tribunal. Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Robert Wiseman Dairies announce plans to close operations at Okehampton and Cupar http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jan/robertwisemandairiesannounc.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jan/robertwisemandairiesannounc.aspx Robert Wiseman Dairies have today announced plans to close their dairy at Okehampton in Devon and their distribution depot at Cupar in Fife, putting up to 137 jobs at risk. Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw wins compensation for former Vergo workers http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jan/usdawwinscompensationforfo.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jan/usdawwinscompensationforfo.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has won compensation worth eight weeks pay for each of its members made redundant following the collapse of Vergo Retail in May last year. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Scrapping the EMA hits the poorest hardest says Usdaw http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jan/scrappingtheemahitsthepoo.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jan/scrappingtheemahitsthepoo.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has condemned the Coalition Government's decision to scrap the Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), saying it will hit the poorest young people hardest and put at risk their chance to improve their lives through education. Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Northern Ireland's shopworkers overwhelmingly oppose plans to extend Sunday opening hours http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jan/northernirelandsshopworkers.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jan/northernirelandsshopworkers.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has released survey results that show an overwhelming majority of Northern Ireland's shopworkers strongly oppose plans to extend Sunday opening hours. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Co-operative Group announcements signal the end of their national review of logistics http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jan/co-operativegroupannouncemen.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2011/jan/co-operativegroupannouncemen.aspx The Co-operative Group has announced a number of changes to its national distribution network that signal the end of the company's long running review of logistics. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Scotland's shopworkers need action not warm words and sympathy says Usdaw http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/december/scotlandsshopworkersneed.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/december/scotlandsshopworkersneed.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has denounced the decision of the Scottish Parliament to vote down the Protection of Workers (Scotland) Bill and launched a scathing attack on the SNP Government's failure to support progress of the Bill. Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw welcomes support of Asda and Morrisons for the Protection of Workers (Scotland) Bill http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/december/usdawwelcomessupportofasda.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/december/usdawwelcomessupportofasda.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has welcomed the decision of Asda and Morrisons to support the Protection of Workers (Scotland) Bill which will be debated by MSPs tomorrow, Wednesday 22 December. Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw calls on MSPs to support victims of violent crime in the workplace http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/december/usdawcallsonmspstosupport.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/december/usdawcallsonmspstosupport.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw is calling on Members of the Scottish Parliament to show they support victims of violent crime in the workplace by voting for the Protection of Workers Bill, which will be debated in Parliament tomorrow, Wednesday 22 December. Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Scotland's retailers join with Usdaw to back the Protection of Workers (Scotland) Bill http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/december/scotlandsretailersjoinwith.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/december/scotlandsretailersjoinwith.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has welcomed the decision by The Co-operative Group, Scotmid Co-operative Society and the Scottish Grocers' Federation to support the Protection of Workers (Scotland) Bill. Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw reveals one in four shopworkers in Northern Ireland have been assaulted at work http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/november/usdawrevealsoneinfourshop.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/november/usdawrevealsoneinfourshop.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has revealed that a shocking one in four shopworkers in Northern Ireland have been physically assaulted while at work. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Scotland's shoppers must be alerted to the 'Think 25' policy says Usdaw http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/november/scotlandsshoppersmustbe.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/november/scotlandsshoppersmustbe.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw is calling on the Scottish Government to launch a major publicity campaign to ensure Scotland's shoppers are made aware of the 'Think 25' policy that will shortly become mandatory for all licensed premises in the country. Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw welcomes ACS support for Respect for Shopworkers Week http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/november/usdawwelcomesacssupportfor.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/november/usdawwelcomesacssupportfor.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has welcomed the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) support for Respect for Shopworkers Week 2010. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw urges shoppers to 'Keep your cool at Christmas' http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/november/usdawurgesshopperstokeep.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/november/usdawurgesshopperstokeep.aspx Monday 8 November marks the start of Respect for Shopworkers Week 2010 and during the week members of the shopworkers union Usdaw will be holding campaign events across the country to urge shoppers to 'Keep your cool at Christmas'. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Watered down pension reforms will hit thousands of women workers says Usdaw http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/october/watereddownpensionreforms.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/october/watereddownpensionreforms.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has expressed disappointment at the proposal announced today to increase the amount of money people will have to earn before they qualify to be automatically enrolled into a workplace pension scheme. Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw says Spending Review threatens growth and could lead to a new recession http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/october/usdawsaysspendingreviewthr.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/october/usdawsaysspendingreviewthr.aspx In response to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Spending Review statement made today, the shopworkers union Usdaw said that the coalition's economic policy threatens to seriously damage growth and at worse risks plunging the UK into another recession. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Over a million shopworkers assaulted, threatened or abused every year says Usdaw http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/october/overamillionshopworkers.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/october/overamillionshopworkers.aspx Usdaw has released preliminary results from their annual survey of abuse, threats and violence against shopworkers that reveal over a million shopworkers have been assaulted, threatened or abused in the last year. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Co-operative Travel and Thomas Cook to form joint venture http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/october/co-operativetravelandthomas.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/october/co-operativetravelandthomas.aspx Co-operative Travel and Thomas Cook have today announced they are to form a joint venture which could potentially create the UK's largest travel retailer. Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT IKEA announce plans to close their Dearne Valley call centre http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/october/ikeaannounceplanstocloset.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/october/ikeaannounceplanstocloset.aspx Swedish furniture retailer IKEA has announced plans to close their call centre in the Dearne Valley, South Yorkshire, putting up to 138 jobs at risk. Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw welcomes plans to extend the right to request flexible working http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/october/usdawwelcomesplanstoextend.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/october/usdawwelcomesplanstoextend.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has welcomed the announcement made by the Government that they will extend the right to request flexible working to parents of all children from April 2011 and intend to consult next year on extending the right to all workers. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw welcomes arrival of the Equality Act http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/october/usdawwelcomesarrivalofthe.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/october/usdawwelcomesarrivalofthe.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has welcomed the arrival of the Equality Act, the first provisions of which finally come into force today Friday 1 October. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Future increases and better enforcement of the National Minimum Wage are essential says Usdaw http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/october/futureincreasesandbetteren.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/october/futureincreasesandbetteren.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has welcomed today's increase in the National Minimum Wage and has again called on the Coalition Government to commit to an annual review and increase of all rates. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw praise for Ed Miliband's Speech to Labour Conference http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/september/usdawpraiseforedmilibands.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/september/usdawpraiseforedmilibands.aspx Responding to the speech by Labour Leader Ed Miliband at the Party's Annual Conference in Manchester, Usdaw General Secretary John Hannett said: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw accuses the Coalition of attacking the right to be safe at work http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/september/usdawaccusesthecoalitionof.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/september/usdawaccusesthecoalitionof.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw has accused the coalition Government of attacking the most fundamental of workers rights - the right to be safe at work. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw backs call for more financial support for carers http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/september/usdawbackscallformorefina.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/september/usdawbackscallformorefina.aspx The shopworkers Union Usdaw is backing the call for greater financial and community support for the UK's six million carers which was made today by the Princess Royal Trust for Carers. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw says organise and recruit to fight low pay http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/september/usdawsaysorganiseandrecrui.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/september/usdawsaysorganiseandrecrui.aspx Speaking at the Fair Pay Network's (FPN) fringe meeting at TUC Congress, John Hannett, Usdaw General Secretary, urged delegates to remember that organising and recruiting workers into trade unions is a core part of the fight against low pay. Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Fixed term tenancies for social housing a recipe for fear and insecurity says Usdaw http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/september/fixedtermtenanciesforsocia.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/september/fixedtermtenanciesforsocia.aspx The shopworkers union Usdaw has attacked the suggestion, first mooted by the Prime Minister last month, that fixed term tenancies should be introduced for all social housing and has branded the idea a recipe for fear and insecurity. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw calls for reinstatement of the Future Jobs Fund http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/september/usdawcallsforreinstatement.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/september/usdawcallsforreinstatement.aspx The shopworkers union Usdaw today called on the coalition Government to reinstate the Future Jobs Fund to help tackle the rising tide of youth unemployment. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw wins TUC backing for campaign to protect the National Minimum Wage http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/september/usdawwinstucbackingforcam.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/september/usdawwinstucbackingforcam.aspx The shopworkers union Usdaw has secured the backing of the TUC for a campaign to protect the National Minimum Wage and in particular the new National Minimum Apprenticeship rate which comes into force on 1 October this year. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw member named Union Learning Rep of the Year http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/september/usdawmembernamedunionlearn.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/september/usdawmembernamedunionlearn.aspx Usdaw member Bharti Dhamecha was today announced Union Learning Rep of the Year at the TUC's prestigious ‘Reps of the Year Awards' at the 142nd annual Congress in Manchester. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Coalition cuts unfair, unsustainable and irresponsible says Usdaw http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/september/coalitioncutsunfair,unsusta.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/september/coalitioncutsunfair,unsusta.aspx The shopworkers union Usdaw today condemned the £60 billion worth of cuts announced so far by the coalition government Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Autumn Arena delivers your chance to back David Miliband and Oona King http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/august/autumnarenadeliversyourcha.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/august/autumnarenadeliversyourcha.aspx The autumn edition of Usdaw's award winning magazine Arena will be hitting members' doormats from next Thursday 2 September. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Why Usdaw is endorsing David Miliband http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/july/whyusdawisendorsingdavidm.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/july/whyusdawisendorsingdavidm.aspx Following the endorsement by Usdaw's Executive Council of David Miliband for leader of the Labour Party, Usdaw's General Secretary commented. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw backs Oona King for Mayor of London http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/july/usdawbacksoonakingformayo.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/july/usdawbacksoonakingformayo.aspx Usdaw, the shopworkers union, today announced they are backing Oona King in the race to become Labour's candidate for the Mayor of London election in 2012. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Usdaw scoops top prize at the 2010 Trade Union Communication Awards http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/june/usdawscoopstopprizeatthe.aspx http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2010/june/usdawscoopstopprizeatthe.aspx Usdaw's Arena beat off stiff competition to win the coveted best magazine prize at last night's annual TUC Trade Union Communications Awards. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT