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The Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) is the chance for delegates to get together to debate and set Union policies on behalf of members.
Find out more about 'ADM 2012'
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Planning, hard work and commitment by Usdaw Reps have once again resulted in a fantastic Membership Week.
Find out more about 'Membership Week Success'
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Usdaw’s Organising Awards, now in its seventh very successful year, paid tribute to the hard working Reps. The best recruiters, organisers and campaigners were honoured on the night.
Find out more about 'Organising Awards 2011'
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Supporting Parents and Carers Spotlight Day - Wednesday 21 March 2012. Find out how you can get involved and support the campaign.
Find out more about 'Get involved in Parents & Carers Spotlight Day 2012'
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We have been finding out more about the problems many of our members have when they are travelling to and from work. See how you can support the campaign.
Find out more about 'Safe Journey Campaign'
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Studies show that families are becoming increasingly worried about their finances and changes to working hours. Our theme for this year’s Spotlight Day on Wednesday 21 March 2012 is Need a Helping Hand? Take part and get involved!
Find out more about 'Parents & Carers Spotlight Day 2012'
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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.
Find out more about 'Woolworths'
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One of the most popular courses for newly elected Activists is the annual Summer School, which is held at Wortley Hall near Sheffield. Find out what our Reps thought of the course.
Find out more about 'Summer School Experiences'
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The Organising Academy is the ideal platform for Reps with a proven track record for recruiting and organising to develop their skills further. Apply to join Academy 2012, closing date 27 January 2012.
Find out more about 'Academy 2012 - Apply now'
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There is increased pressure on shopworkers to work for more days and longer hours over the Christmas period. Usdaw is lobbying and negotiating with employers to try to get the longest possible break.
Find out more about 'Festive Rights'
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Usdaw is committed to improving workers' lives and winning for members, and is well placed to meet the challenges ahead. Best wishes to all Usdaw members for Christmas and the New Year.
Find out more about 'Festive Greetings from Usdaw'
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Look out for the four page special on young workers rights in the Winter edition of Arena.
Find out more about 'Arena Special - Young Workers Rights'
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Usdaw Reps have played a magnificent role in helping membership rise to over 411,000. We would like to thank you all for the continued effort and hard work you have put in throughout the year.
Find out more about 'Record Membership Growth'
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Don't forget the
impact the police cuts will have on our members. Sign the police cuts petition and complete the online survey today.
Find out more about 'Respect Week 2011'
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It is imperative that members have a basic understanding of their rights when faced with potential redundancy, that's why we have included a ten-page feature on your rights at work in the Autumn issue of Arena.
Find out more about 'Know Your Rights Special'
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Our Freedom From Fear Campaign seeks to prevent violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. We are organising a Respect for Shopworkers Week (7-11 Nov) to highlight these important issues and raise awareness.
Find out more about 'Respect Week 2011'
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Usdaw’s Respect for Shopworkers Week takes place between 7 - 11 November 2011. Make sure you sign our petition to stop the police cuts and complete the survey online today. Take part and get involved!
Find out more about 'Stop the police cuts'
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Usdaw appreciates the work you do as a Rep. Nominate your colleagues and help them get the recognition they deserve. Respect for Shopworkers Week provides the perfect opportunity to highlight the problems faced by members in the workplace.
Find out more about 'Help make a difference'
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Develop your talents to help champion workers rights and build a stronger Union. For further information contact your Area Organiser or visit www.usdaw.org.uk/rep
Find out more about 'Usdaw’s got talent'
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Usdaw Reps do a fantastic job! Thanks to their efforts our latest Membership Week proved to be a great success. Our next Organising Awards ceremony will recognise their hard work in the workplace.
Find out more about 'Reps are crucial to Usdaw'
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Usdaw unequivocally condemns the rioting and looting that has brought havoc and fear to many of our towns, cities and communities. We will continue to lobby for greater protection for our members.
Find out more about 'Looters put shop workers in fear of their lives'
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We want to put Agency Workers on Fair Ground by helping agency workers understand their rights at work and how to enforce them.
Find out more about 'Agency Workers On Fair Ground'
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Find out more about what it's like to be an Usdaw Rep. For further information contact your Area Organiser or visit www.usdaw.org.uk/rep
Find out more about 'Why I'm a Rep'
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Usdaw member Barbara Bates has set up a petition against the Coalition's plans to speed up the increase in the State Pension Age to 66 by 2020 for both men and women.
Please help by signing Barbara's petition.
Find out more about 'Hands Off Our Pensions'
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Usdaw's Area Organisers, Recruitment and Development Officers, Training Officers pull out all the stops to give the Union a massive membership boost during this week. Vital to the success of this initiative is our dedicated team of Reps and activists.
Find out more about 'Membership Week'
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Find out what's coming up in the Union's calendar, including The Organising Awards, Membership Week and the ADM.
Find out more about 'Play your part 2011'
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Usdaw's General Secretary is looking forward to meeting and listening to our active reps who have made this Union the growing and influential organisation it is.
Find out more about 'ADM 2011'
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From April this year, many of our members will see changes in their family income. On Spotlight Day, 23 March 2011, Usdaw wants to shine a light on the changes, so members know what is happening.
Find out more about 'Don't be in the dark'
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As 2010 comes to a close we are on track to reach 400,000 members and should feel proud of this achievement. Usdaw is committed to improving workers’ lives and winning for members. Wishing you a happy holiday season and a happy new year.
Find out more about 'Thank you from Usdaw'
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Usdaw can help to give you a voice in your workplace.
Find out more about 'Co-op Recruitment'
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The Organising Academy is the ideal platform for reps with a proven track record for recruiting and organising to develop their skills further.
Find out more about 'Academy 2011 - Apply now'
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What you said about your Academy experience.
Find out more about 'Academy 2010'
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Refusing under-age sales is a common trigger for abuse, intimidation and even violence against shopworkers - find out about our members' experiences.
Find out more about 'Age Related Sales'
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A round up of all the latest up and coming events.
Find out more about 'Conferences and Campaigns'
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Usdaw's Freedom From Fear Campaign seeks to prevent violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. This year we are organising a Respect for Shopworkers Week to highlight these important issues.
Find out more about 'Respect for Shopworkers Week'
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Usdaw is backing David Miliband to be the next leader of the Labour Party and Oona King for London Mayor. Look out for your ballot pack in the Autumn issue of Arena - please make sure you use your vote. The closing date for the ballot is 21 September.
Find out more about 'Use your vote'
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An introduction to the new Usdaw website.
Find out more about 'Welcome to the Usdaw website'