http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news.aspxNewsen-gbThu, 17 May 2012 14:25:58 GMThttp://www.usdaw.org.uk//images/template/logo.pnghttp://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news.aspx 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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