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A brutal attack by an irate female customer left Swansea bar worker Sarah Taylor, 22, needing emergency hospital treatment, medication and counselling. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Bath Local Authority to tackle retail crime Hard-working reps in Bath have organised a seminar with their local council to tackle the issue of retail crime. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Massive rise in violent crime Shopworkers are facing an increasingly hostile and dangerous environment, a new report has shown. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Vote YES to keep a strong political voice Improving the working lives of its members has always been Usdaw’s main priority, it still is. Activists and officials are constantly striving to make sure members get as much pay, holidays and other benefits as possible. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Companies
Usdaw has welcomed a commitment from Dairy Farmers of Britain to respect union activities, after it bought Associated Co-operative Creameries (ACC). 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Trouble at mill for home shopping Hundreds of long-serving staff remain upbeat despite facing redundancy as the once mighty catalogue sector shrinks. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Conferences
Usdaw leaders made their voices heard at the TUC Congress, on the workplace issues important to its members. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Editorial
If you blinked, you may have missed it, but the sun did shine at times this summer - and clearly got many of our members more than a little hot under the collar. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Usdaw ready for busy schedule ahead You know it’s autumn when the shops start displaying their Christmas merchandise! This can only mean one thing for our members – more work. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Equality
Employers’ lack of awareness is putting the health and well-being of pregnant women and their unborn babies at risk, with many retailers unaware of their obligations towards pregnant workers. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Speak out against racism Spat at on the street, passed over for promotion, verbally abused by customers. These are just some of the experiences Usdaw’s black and Asian members talk about on a new hard-hitting video called Racism is No Joke. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Get Involved
Visit the unions award winning web site www.usdaw.org.uk 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Health and Safety
These days it appears diets are never out of the headlines with the latest craze promising you the quickest and easiest way to lose weight - think Atkins for example. Well in reality, although the fad-diets have changed, the idea of losing weight goes back hundreds of years. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Usdaw looks to cool workplace heat The union is pressing the Government to introduce a legally enforceable maximum working temperature after scores of union members complained about soaring summer heat. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Legal Services
In 2003 Usdaw’s Legal Plus service recovered more than £18 million in compensation for members and their families. Read their stories and make sure you sign up with Usdaw. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Letters
From Kieran Smyth, Area Organiser, Belfast. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Could you write a Star Letter and win £25? Write to the editor of Arena and you could win £25 if your letter is chosen as the star letter. This issue’s winner is Jacqui Clarke. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Federation weekend supports parents and carers From David Fairburn, West Midlands Kwik Save E130. 11 July 2005 [Full Story] Loyal member deserves award From Tony Threlfall, Convenor, Littlewoods Logistics K101. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Norman clocks up 50 years From Mike Murray, Area Organiser, Crewe. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Recycle and raise money appeal From Janine Drew, fundraising manager. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Runners at the double From Norrie Slater, Divisional Officer, Eastern division. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Star letter - do not miss out on benefits From Jacqui Clarke, Mobile Learning Rep, ex Sainsbury rep. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Thanks for the memories From Violet Keld (Webbe), (ex) Bradford Morrisons F61. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Ultra loyal members take a deserved bow From Jeff Jones, North West TJ Hughes K69. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Wall to wall charity From Jo Cahill, North west Tesco No. 1, K33. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Weekend school’s pension plan From Geoff Page, Luton & District Federation. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Lifelong Learning
A brand new learning initiative has been given the thumbs up by Safeway staff and management in Berwick in the North East. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] You can take route one to success You won’t find many couch potatoes at frozen vegetable processors Cheviot Foods now that Lifelong Learning has taken off at the site. 19 October 2004 [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. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Charity cash The Macmillan nurses charity was £1,250 better off thanks to the generosity of Usdaw members. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Double delight at awards night for Usdaw The union scored a double first at the TUC Press and Public Relations Awards after it won the best campaign section with Freedom From Fear and first prize for its web site. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Gold award for Ann One of the prime movers in Usdaw’s ground-breaking deal with Tesco, Ann Hills, won the TUC Women’s Gold Badge award for her outstanding contribution to trade unions. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Jim at home in new role Southern division’s second-in-command Jim Carty has had plenty of time to settle into his new position having been appointed in January 2003. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Paddy takes up his new post Paddy Lillis was elected the new Deputy General Secretary of Usdaw in August succeeding the former post holder John Hannett. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Tribute to veteran activist Veteran Usdaw activist John Stewart Gray died in June, he was 80. Eastern Divisional Officer Norrie Slater paid this tribute. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Union mourns loss of valued member Scottish divisional activist Keith Gormal died suddenly in June, he was 41. Area Organiser Alan McVie paid this tribute. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Why I am an Usdaw member Activist Diane Steel explains why she joined Usdaw and how she's become more active within the union. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Recruitment and Organising
While other unions are struggling to sign up new members Usdaw reps are taking the direct route to a bigger stronger union. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] First class delivery Union membership is vital insurance cover no worker can afford to be without, that’s the advice Carol Cox gives to new starters when introducing Usdaw. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Getting organised Arena caught up with six former activists who joined the union’s staff as Area Organisers earlier this year. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Usdaw the main course at food factory A crack team of reps has helped turn Ashton Foods into one of the best organised workplaces in the UK. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Work and Life
Many shop managers and supervisors who are under pressure to meet targets and boost profit margins, regularly work excessive hours that put their health, safety and family lives at risk, Usdaw believes. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] Tax credits - sorting out overpayments Many thousands of members have received a welcome boost to their household income by claiming Tax Credits, but recently some members have been told they have received an overpayment. 19 October 2004 [Full Story] |
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