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Campaigns Companies Conferences Editorial Equality Get Involved Legal Services Letters Lifelong Learning Member services Pay People and Events Politics Recruitment and Organising Rights at work Campaigns
The Freedom From Fear campaign was taken to Brussels last month. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Partnership means safer streets Usdaw is backing an innovative scheme to cut crime on the streets of Doncaster, and early signs are encouraging. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Petition boost for Scottish campaign Shopworkers in Scotland took the Freedom From Fear campaign to the Scottish Parliament in October when they delivered a petition containing more than 20,000 signatures. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Quality counts as Cherie backs our campaign Cherie Booth QC followed her husband’s lead in October when she endorsed the union’s Freedom From Fear campaign at the Labour Party conference, less than a month after the premier had welcomed the campaign team into 10 Downing Street. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Respect CD will be music to your ears! Usdaw’s Freedom From Fear campaign has been given a major boost with the production of a specially commissioned CD. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Companies
Latest news on the Somerfield pay deal, TJ Hughes sale, Safeway bid and the GUS take over. Further details below. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] MFI in SOS call Usdaw has been inundated with enquiries from angry MFI workers after the DIY chain introduced changes to their working practices. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] New deal sealed at Tibbett & Britten A new partnership deal between Usdaw and Tibbett & Britten Tesco Fastway in Daventry, Northamptonshire, was signed last month. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Conferences
The Freedom From Fear campaign is the most effective trade union campaign in Parliament, according to Leigh MP Andy Burnham. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Multi-talented activist in focus Multi-skilled operator Mandy Harrison is also a multi-talented activist holding four different union positions as shop steward, health and safety rep, learning rep and chair of the Midlands Divisional Women’s Committee. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Parenthood penalised Women returning to work after having a baby make up the majority of cases taken on by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), Lesley Mountain told conference. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Success celebrated at National Retail Trades Conference Usdaw’s second biggest meeting – the Retail Trades Conference – attracted more than 100 members and officials to Warrington in October. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Usdaw Retail Trades Conference – in your opinion . . . “The Retail Trades Conference provides a unique opportunity for retail workers to get together and discuss issues that concern them,” said United Norwest Co-op activist Shelley Simmons. “It also gives them an opportunity to speak to union officials and guest speakers about more general issues. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Women’s Conference delegates speak out The union operates Divisional Women’s Committees to encourage and support women members in Usdaw. The annual national conference brings together women activists to deepen and extend their involvement. Arena caught up with two of them. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Working women get active in Usdaw The National Women’s Conference brings together working women, from across the union’s seven divisions, for a three-day residential event at the National Training Centre in Warrington, Cheshire. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Editorial
Usdaw has made significant progress over these last six years, both in quantitative and qualitative terms. Our campaigning role is recognised across the trade union and labour movement and is delivering real benefits for Usdaw members. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Equality
Newly elected members of the Race Relations Committee had their first briefing last month for their three-year term of office. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Scots women spreading the word A fact finding mission to the massive Dalry chemical site in Ayrshire proved a real eye-opener to members of the Scottish Women’s Committee. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Get Involved
Usdaw’s residential Summer Schools proved as popular as ever again this year with more than 70 activists signing up to the courses. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Branch Officers introduction The latest crop of newly elected branch officers took their opportunity to find out how the union operates on a national basis when they enrolled on the specially tailored five day course for secretaries and chairs. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] So you want to be a union rep? Usdaw has an army of talented and enthusiastic reps most of whom started out with little or no knowledge of trade unions. However, by making the most of the training and education opportunities available to them, thousands of union reps now have the confidence, skills and knowledge to help themselves and their colleagues get a fairer deal in the workplace. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Your chance to join Usdaw’s winning Academy Usdaw is looking for up to fifteen active members to join next year’s Organising Academy. The union is committed to running the Academy next year, because the pilot project this year was so successful. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] www.usdaw.org.uk – top of the hit parade! Usdaw’s impressive web site entertained more than 15,000 visitors, who viewed in excess of 76,000 pages, during October. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Legal Services
Sound advice for funeral arranger Wendy Willis proved invaluable after she injured her fingers in an accident at work. Usdaw took up her case and she was awarded £800 compensation. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] The accidental rep Part-time general assistant Josie Arnold is the accidental union rep after she became an activist when the union represented her following an accident at work. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] You’re covered wherever you work, whatever you do Usdaw’s Legal Plus service is representing members across all of the union’s sectors, in all companies, and in all divisions. A large variety of claims are pursued by the union on behalf of its members. They have only one thing in common – they’re all winners. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Letters
From Diane Steel, Yeovil & District A230. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Burston Rally From Nick Ireland, Area Organiser, Bury-St-Edmunds Office. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] First class commitment on show From Steve Maundrill, Area Organiser, Leeds Office. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Fond memories From Sheila Reynolds, Fallowfield K21. 24 November 2003 [Full Story] Pensioner power From Cameron Philpot, Chesterfield & District PT F10. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Respect for hard working reps Jacqui Taylor, Home Counties Tesco Retail No.2 C48. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] The NHS needs you From Christopher J Holroyd, Insurance section K128. 24 November 2003 [Full Story] Top marks for school From Yvonne Charlton, Oxford General H92. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Tribute for former rep From Maureen Rutter (on behalf of everyone at Raven Mill), Manchester Gusco K6. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Unions beware of lesser imitations From Barry Cooke, (ex K77) now Manchester Retail Food K171. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Lifelong Learning
More and more members are taking the chance to increase their skills, across a broad range of subjects, as on site learning opportunities multiply. Arena catches up with some of the individuals who have progressed after they made the most of Lifelong Learning. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Member services
We know that saving money on your home insurance isn’t the only thing that’s important to you. UIA Insurance has been helping union members and their families save money on home insurance for over 100 years. In fact, we could save you up to £100 on your home contents and buildings cover. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Pay
Shocking survey shows hourly rates as low as £1.25 for under 18s 21 November 2003 [Full Story] People and Events
Young members are the future of Usdaw and in a regular feature on youth activists Arena looks to find out what makes them tick, and takes the pulse of union members aged 26 and below. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Falling for charity Scottish division high flyers in sponsored parachute jump. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Frank makes his own mark on history Well known professional trade unionist and amateur historian Frank Whitelaw retired in October after 21 years on the union’s staff. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Having a ball in the North West A successful social evening organised by Littlewoods Crosby branch helped to raise £300 for the Lily Centre breast cancer support group. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Surprise a child with a letter from Santa and help ChildLine answer more calls ChildLine is the UK’s free 24-hour helpline for children and young people in danger or distress. Last year we helped over 3,000 children and young people during the 12 days of Christmas. Your support will mean we can help even more children this Christmas. Thank you. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Swan song for Bill One of the longest serving Area Organisers Bill Wansell has retired after more than 34 years on the union’s staff. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Politics
By Ann Coffey, MP, Parliamentary Private Secretary to Alistair Darling, Secretary of State for Transport. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Usdaw presses the Government as crime, low pay and pensions take centre stage Usdaw delegates were at the centre of the action at the Labour Party conference in Bournemouth in October making high profile speeches, raising the union’s profile and speaking up for members on the important issues of the day. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] What’s Labour done for us? Plenty says Usdaw A team of top trade union leaders, led by Usdaw’s General Secretary Sir Bill Connor, re-affirmed their commitment to ensuring a third term in power for the Labour Government. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Recruitment and Organising
Van driver Declan Byrne has recruitment all wrapped up at his depot in Risley near Warrington, although it has not been easy. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Recruitment success at Greggs Shop steward Dawn Watters netted an amazing 45 new members during a very successful stand-down recruitment activity earlier this year. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Signed sealed and delivered Usdaw’s membership leapt forward again to 328,450 – a net increase of more than 3,500 – as thousands of new recruits signed up in September and October. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Rights at work
A routine conversation between two reps saw Tesco stock controller Lesley Ross paid £7,000 after her car was stolen while on company business. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] |
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