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Meanwhile, the campaign was promoted as part of the Tolpuddle weekend by members in the South Wales and Western and Southern divisions. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Downing Street date for petition Four members with direct experience of retail violence, and Deputy General Secretary John Hannett, raised the profile of the Freedom From Fear campaign even higher when they delivered the national petition to 10 Downing Street. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Jacqui speaks her mind Petrol station worker Jacqui Clarke was ‘gobsmacked’ by the level and amount of abuse she and her colleagues received while they were at work. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Join the action and get involved Plans are already well advanced for high street and shopping mall promotional stalls which will give National Respect Day maximum coverage. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] MPs promote campaign in streets and in stores Midlands MP Janet Dean was an enthusiastic supporter of Usdaw’s campaign when she helped out union activists on a street stall, in Burton on Trent, to promote Freedom From Fear. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Mark battles on despite attack Attack victim Mark Duckworth was assaulted at work by a shoplifter, in 2001, leaving him with a serious leg injury. However, it hasn’t stopped him becoming one of the union’s most vocal and energetic campaigners for Freedom From Fear. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Members power ahead with in store campaign Usdaw members have given the Freedom From Fear campaign a massive profile in stores throughout the UK. Shopworkers and customers are giving it their backing in unprecedented numbers as the publicity profile goes into overdrive. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] New survey vindicates union’s campaign Violence and abuse against shopworkers continues to plague the sector, according to a new report from employers’ group the British Retail Consortium. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Political profile puts safety first Hornchurch MP John Cryer showed his support for the campaign when he visited the Tesco store in Rainham, Essex. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Scotland powers ahead with campaign launch Massive press coverage North of the border followed the Scottish launch of the Freedom From Fear campaign. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Stand up and be counted on September 17 National Respect Day The biggest day in Usdaw’s history is planned for Wednesday September 17 when the nation will be called on to show some respect for the UK’s shopworkers. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Xmas Day lobby taken to Westminster Usdaw’s campaign to press the Government to legislate against large stores opening on Christmas Day has been vindicated after more than 1,000 individual shopworkers responded to the Government’s consultation, with 99.9 per cent supporting the proposed legislation. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Young thugs attack shopworker Safeway supervisor Paul Russell was beaten up by a gang of youths as he took a cigarette break outside his store. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Youth crime scourge Teenage gangs and troublemakers are a real part of the problems facing shopworkers throughout the UK, as Safeway admin manager Wullie Black can testify. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Companies
One of the biggest automated distribution centres in Europe is well on its way to becoming fully operational by 2004, bringing with it the potential for more than 1,000 members at the site. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Double award for hard working reps Usdaw reps from Hilliers Food Manufacturing in Plympton picked up two prestigious awards, earning high praise from Divisional Officer Paddy Lillis, at a special event held at the factory. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Prize winners cash in at Next Five Usdaw members at Next Distribution in West Yorkshire are celebrating after winning thousands of pounds as part of the rewarding attendance scheme negotiated by the union. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Conferences
Occupational health, pensions, and equal pay topped the agenda at the TUC women’s conference earlier this year with Usdaw members at the forefront of the debates 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Editorial
In response to the growing crisis in pension provision, and as more and more companies move away from final salary schemes, the Government has set up an Employer Task Force on Pensions. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Equality
Usdaw wants to encourage as many black and Asian workers as possible to join the union. Every year a special weekend is held for black and Asian members bringing together reps and activists from across the UK. This forum gives everyone the chance to participate, meet new contacts, and discuss the whole range of issues important to them. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Campaigning at cultural festivals Usdaw reps and officials have been out in force at a number of cultural events held in the UK this summer. Activists have been spreading the word on union membership, the Freedom From Fear campaign and Usdaw’s equal opportunities policies. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Colin on the campaign frontline Fresh from his appearance in the Respect magazine, union rep Colin Marriott attended his first black and Asian members weekend get-together and described it as ‘brilliant’. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] New national women’s team The newly elected National Women’s Committee is now in place and will serve for a three year term of office. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Real life training aid Sainsbury’s rep Sonia Foster used her race discrimination case to help others learn how to deal with this vital workplace issue. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Thousands flock to free festival More than 100,000 people joined trade unions in London at the biggest event of its type to celebrate cultural diversity in the workplace and the community. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Your opinion counts at key weekend event Chargehand Barry Morgan was at the black and Asian members weekend for the third time and rated it ‘the best one so far.’ 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Get Involved
Usdaw will have a new General Secretary in 2004 after the current leader Sir Bill Connor announced his intention to retire in May next year. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] New improved web site now available Hundreds of workers are joining Usdaw via the union’s vastly improved web site which features a whole range of new resources and interactive features, putting it way ahead of other sites. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Vital training for new officers Newly elected branch secretaries and chairs took their chance to attend the five day residential course at the union’s national training centre in Warrington earlier this year. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Legal Services
Sainsbury warehouse operative Mick McConnell was awarded £50,000 in damages after he sustained a serious back injury at work. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Warehouse staff fully covered Unloading a van saw stores manager Michael Marchant seriously injured and unfit to carry on working. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Letters
From Dot Lock, K079 Littlewoods Crosby. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Loyal service tribute for top trio From Garry Gibson, Hull F118. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Members go beyond the call of duty for charity From Caroline Mullins, Branch Secretary, G160. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Poetic justice From Pam Bowhill and Sue Ospreay, Tesco Retail C21. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Southern division mourns union activist From Roy Jenner, Branch Secretary, South East London General Branch H86. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Speaking up on key issues From Kirstie Doolan, Ayr General G151. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Sponsorship deal aids youngsters From Nick Ireland, Area Organiser (Bury-St-Edmunds Office). 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Lifelong Learning
General Secretary Sir Bill Connor and Lifelong Learning Minister Ivan Lewis paid a special visit to the Tibbett and Britten (for B&Q) site in Runcorn, Cheshire, to find out how the on site learning centre was progressing. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Reality celebrates learning success Deputy General Secretary John Hannett took a reality check when he visited the home shopping sites at Bolton and Chadderton during adult learners week in May. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Safeway Scotland tops learning Lifelong Learning reps were in celebratory mood earlier in the year when they were awarded their certificates for the accredited training course. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] People and Events
Young members are the future of Usdaw and in a new feature on youth activists Arena looks to find out what makes them tick, and takes the pulse of union members aged 26 and below. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Corby councillor’s charity success Usdaw member and local councillor Willie Latta, helped raise £4,000 for charities in Corby recently. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] End of the road for well travelled Geoff The union’s longest serving senior official Geoff Martin retired last month just 12 months short of 40 years’ service 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Grand effort by members rewards cancer charity Leading charity Cancer Research was the beneficiary of Usdaw members’ generosity when it accepted a cheque for £2,000 from the union. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Mayor Gerry flies the Usdaw flag Usdaw member Gerry Traynor is the latest in a long line of union activists to become Mayor of their local council. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Scots organiser Peter – a cut above Glasgow’s Area Organiser Peter McLoughlin called time on his 26 years on the union’s staff when he retired in June. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Two familiar faces step up to national posts Two new National Officers have taken up their posts following the retirements of Geoff Martin and Terry Savage. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Politics
By Ann Coffey, MP, Parliamentary Private Secretary to Alistair Darling, Secretary of State for Transport 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Recruitment and Organising
The first intake of academy trainees are up and running as part of the union’s exciting new organising initiative. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Milkman Peter delivers – of course! Recruitment award winner Peter Eales from the Eastern division, breathed new life into the ACC depot in Ware in Hertfordshire and, as you would expect from a milkman, delivered a whole batch of fresh new members. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Reps continue to make massive gains as membership hits 323,000 Kwik Save store assistant Mary Russell is a natural born recruiter with 100 per cent membership at her store. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Sainsbury reps recruitment strategy sees membership grow A systematic approach has ensured Sainsbury reps in Straiton, Mid Lothian are well ahead of the game when it comes to recruiting. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Thousands of new members beckon after Co-op/Alldays deal A new agreement between Usdaw and the Co-op Group, covering more than 600 Alldays stores, will give the union access to more than 10,000 workers. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Usdaw calling A new team of shop stewards will ensure that Usdaw members at the Tesco call centre in Dundee will receive first-class help and advice 24/7. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Rights at work
Usdaw’s influence in the high street rose sharply last month after Marks and Spencer abandoned proposals to reduce premium payments for existing staff who work Sundays and bank holidays. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] Scots workers win parity with England Legislation giving Scottish shopworkers the same rights to refuse Sunday working as their English and Welsh counterparts has received Royal Assent. 04 August 2003 [Full Story] |
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