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The recent 1% cap on increases to benefits and tax credits will hit parents and carers more than ever.
Raise your concerns with your MP and Usdaw and make it clear how the cuts are affecting you.
Find out more about 'Working families and cuts to benefits'
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Usdaw supports members who face redundancy and will continue to lobby for changes to the law on redundancy.
Find out more about 'High Street'
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The Coalition Government is using the problems in the economy as an excuse to attack employment rights.
Find out more about 'Workers Rights'
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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 2013, closing date 25 January 2013.
Find out more about 'Academy 2013 - Apply today!'
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A huge thank you to Reps for your hard work in helping to raise membership to over 425,000. Please continue to show your support during Membership Week 21 - 27 Jan and help protect members throughout 2013.
Find out more about 'Membership Week 2013'
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Usdaw’s Organising Awards, now in its eighth 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 '2012 Organising Awards'
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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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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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Saving for retirement is a big issue for Usdaw members. State retirement benefits alone will not guarantee us a decent standard of living in retirement. That is why Usdaw supports auto-enrolment.
Find out more about 'Pensions - A Guide to Auto-enrolment'
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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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Respect for Shopworkers Week 2012 is a chance to highlight our campaign for a change in the law to give shopworkers better protection from assault.
Find out more about 'Respect Week 2012'
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Usdaw Reps continue to do magnificent work on behalf of our members. Don't forget to nominate your colleagues for the Organising Awards 2012 and help them get the recognition they deserve!
Find out more about 'Organising Awards 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 2012'
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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 June 2012'
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Supporting Parents and Carers Campaign - Need a Helping Hand. 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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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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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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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 2012 - Apply now'
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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 2012'
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Once a year Usdaw organise a weekend get-together for young members of Usdaw. The weekend offers an opportunity to meet other young people, to enjoy some serious socialising and to learn more about the Union.
Find out more about 'Youth Weekend 2011'
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Find out more about 'Christmas Message'
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Usdaw can help to give you a voice in your workplace.
Find out more about 'Co-op Recruitment'
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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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Find out more about 'In Conversation with Young Reps'