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Campaigns Companies Editorial Get Involved Legal Services Letters Lifelong Learning Member services People and Events Politics Recruitment and Organising Rights at work Work and Life Campaigns
Working parents at Oxford, Swindon and Gloucester Co-operative (OS&G) Society can take advantage of one of five childcare centres providing much needed help for staff with children aged three months to eight years old. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Early successes At Unichem Usdaw has negotiated one of the best UK maternity pay deals. The first 13 weeks of maternity leave will now be paid at full pay and the following 13 weeks at two-thirds of pay. This puts Unichem way ahead of the current statutory minimum and will make a real difference to members and their families. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Every little helps on childcare The UK’s biggest supermarket chain Tesco is doing its bit to ease the pressure on working parents. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] How you can get involved There are a number of ways in which reps and members can help support the maternity spotlight day on March 10. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Parents and Carers - Spotlight Events Three special 'Spotlight' events will focus the UK’s attention on Usdaw’s Supporting Parents & Carers campaign in 2005. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Protect Christmas Day Campaign reaches Downing St It’s not every day you meet the prime minister at 10 Downing Street but that was exactly what happened to five Usdaw activists who had played an important part in the union’s Protect Christmas Day campaign. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Scots look for festive break Department store chain Debenhams came under fire at the start of the year after it decided to open some of its Scottish stores on New Year’s Day. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Supporting Parents and Carers Maternity pay will be the focus of the first of a series of special action days as Usdaw’s Supporting Parents & Carers campaign moves centre stage. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Training video to make staff safer Co-operative Retail has produced a special video on safety, incorporating the union’s Freedom From Fear campaign, as part of a comprehensive training package for store managers and staff 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Companies
Morrisons takeover of Safeway was the biggest retail story of 2004 but behind the headlines Usdaw has been working hard to merge its two structures, and a get-together in the North West division was an important part of that process. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Centre of excellence Swedish firm IKEA is famous for its stylish affordable flat-pack furniture but union reps are also doing-it-themselves as they aim to make sure Usdaw is the first choice for staff at the company’s stores. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] ShopDirect reps delivering a first class service Reps at ShopDirect in Bolton are delivering a first class service as general secretary John Hannett found out when he visited the workplace in December. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] So special at Kellogg’s Terms and conditions at the Kellogg’s Wrexham site are such that the company doesn’t have to advertise for new staff. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Editorial
Media watch is under new management as former Tonight with Trevor McDonald journalist Paul Clarke takes over as Usdaw’s media officer. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] The General Secretary’s view - onwards and upwards in 2005 This could be a momentous year for Usdaw members on many fronts; our national recruitment drives in three top retailers will bring in thousands of new members, our Parents & Carers campaign is taking shape, the Legal Plus service continues to deliver, and a general election is on the horizon. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Get Involved
If it’s happening in Usdaw, you’ll find it on the union’s web site and tens of thousands of members are discovering how important and vital this method of communication is. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Top ten downloads from the Usdaw web site The top ten downloads from the Usdaw web site are: 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Top training on offer Understanding how the union operates locally, regionally and nationally was part of the five-day residential course designed exclusively for branch officials. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Legal Services
Value for money, that’s what part-time Tesco worker Caroline Grogan said about Usdaw’s Legal Plus service when she received more than £7,000 in compensation after a work-related injury. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] No win no fee deals fail victims Accident victims using ‘no win no fee’ legal firms often end up with little or no compensation even if they win their case, says a hard-hitting report from the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Quality service always on offer There were no hidden costs or fees for Tesco driver Christine Moat when Usdaw won her £10,000 in compensation after she was attacked by a customer’s dog. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Tanker driver wins damages after road accident Tanker driver Graham High was more than impressed when he received £2,000 in damages after a road traffic accident. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] What is Legal Plus? Legal Plus is the union’s free legal service available to members the minute they join Usdaw. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Letters
From name and address supplied (via e-mail) 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Cash counts From Brian Kenny, former Academy trainee, East of Scotland Safeway G12. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Centuries of service From Andrew Everson, secretary Fallowfield K21. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Co-op loyalists take a bow From Sarah France, learning centre co-ordinator, Manchester Central K57. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Give Christmas back to families From Alan Trainer, Northern Private Trades F176. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Home Front Project From Dave Welsh, NPC, 19-23 Ironmonger Row, London EC1V 3QN. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] I’ve got the power From Carol Edwards, West Surrey H102. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Thanks to legal department From Janet Burke, Liverpool Drug No.1 K23 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Thirty Year Membership From Pamela Murch, Barnstaple & District A14. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Top weekend From Geoff Page, Luton & District Federation. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Welsh aid From Anne Hill, branch secretary Plymouth PT A147 (and Torpoint branch Hearing Dogs For Deaf People). 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Young members are the future From Andy Inskip, Southampton and Wessex H82. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Lifelong Learning
Lifelong learning opportunities couldn’t have come at a better time for workers at Cavaghan & Gray in Carlisle. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] New learning role for Margaret Well-known activist Margaret Fleming has been appointed the lifelong learning project worker for the Scottish division. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Open Learning Centre opens in Snodland The information super highway now beckons for staff at a Wincanton distribution centre in Kent after the unveiling of its new lifelong learning centre. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Reps put earn into learn Pride doesn’t always come before a fall as the active team of learner reps at TDG distribution can testify. Under their own PRIDE banner (Patience, Representation, Individuality, Discretion, Encouragement) they have turned around their Rugby site in Warwickshire into a more positive place to work. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] What’s it all about? Lifelong learning is the belief that working people should have access to learning opportunities during their working lives to enhance their career prospects and for their own personal development. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Member services
Special benefits for Usdaw members. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Usdaw Travel Club - new benefit for members Welcome to your new USDAW Travel Club offering an unrivalled choice of great value holidays exclusively for all members and their families. We guarantee discounts on every holiday we book and also offer a great range of special offers on everything from short breaks to far away places. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] People and Events
26 and below 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. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] 30 Year membership Former Usdaw office manager at Croydon Barbara Thomas passed the 30 year membership mark last year, four years after retiring from the union’s staff with 26 years’ service under her belt. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Loyal duo take retirement Two area organisers with almost 60 years’ service between them retired from the North West division last year. Both Jean Peters and Mike Murray were based at the Crewe office. Arena caught up with them as they adjusted to retirement. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] MP checks out local reps Labour MP David Kidney took time out to visit union reps at the Sainsbury’s store in Stafford in the run up to Christmas last year. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Nick takes the helm in Cardiff Former area organiser Nick Ireland is the new divisional officer for the South Wales and Western division taking over the job vacated by Paddy Lillis, who was elected deputy general secretary last August. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Union mourns organiser Hilary Tributes have poured in for area organiser Hilary Ashton who died in December, she was 59. Hilary joined Usdaw’s staff in 1994 and was based at the Liverpool office in the North West division. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Why I am an Usdaw member Activist Janet Ward explains why she joined Usdaw and how she's become more active within the union. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Politics
Children born on or after September 1, 2002 will receive £250 for a special Child Trust Fund (CTF) account set up by the Government. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Usdaw Political Fund Ballot 2004 - result of Voting The Independent Scrutineers’ report of voting on the above ballot, which closed at 5pm on Friday 12 November, is as follows: 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Recruitment and Organising
A special recruitment drive run during last year’s Respect week brought in more than 700 new members who, along with the reps who signed them up, were entered into a prize draw. A lucky few won prizes ranging from thousands of pounds of holiday vouchers, laptops and other electrical goods while many more won shopping vouchers. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] M&S staff speak out Usdaw offices have received hundreds of calls and letters from disgruntled staff at the company’s 350 stores. Some of them are listed below. Members have requested to remain anonymous. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Marks campaign sparks into action Increasing numbers of staff from famous high street retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S) are turning to Usdaw as the under-pressure retailer aims to change some of its more favourable terms and conditions. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] National drive targets top three Tesco, Morrisons/Safeway and Sainsbury will be part of a national co-ordinated recruitment drive in 2005 as the union seeks to build on its strong presence within the stores. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Team building in North East Union reps from workplaces across the North East division met up for a lively recruitment and development weekend school held in Darlington last year. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Teamwork sees membership soar Usdaw continued to pile on the members after Christmas despite this being a traditionally difficult period for the union with many casual workers being paid off. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Tesco youth play key role in recruitment Young Tesco reps are playing a key role in recruiting and organising the union’s 115,000 members at the UK’s number one retailer. Members aged under 26 number around 27,400 more than 220 of these are reps. Arena caught up with some of them. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Rights at work
Once again bank holiday working arrangements during the festive period caused confusion and conflict particularly in the retail sector. It’s a complicated issue but shopworkers shouldn’t lose out says general secretary John Hannett, who suspects non-union members fared much worse than their Usdaw counterparts, as he looks back on 2004. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Forget the calendar – check your contract! Your rights to working, pay and time off is governed by your contract. If you don’t have a copy of your up-to-date terms and conditions ask for one from your manager. This should detail bank holiday arrangements, and whether you can volunteer to work or have to work and details of premium pay rates, time off in lieu and so on. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Work and Life
Are you separated with children? 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Do you have an eating disorder? If you answer YES to any of these questions it is possible you may have an eating disorder. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Individuals need support For someone with an eating disorder their behaviour not only turns their life upside down but can also have a disruptive and damaging impact on their family’s life too. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Recognising the signs The two most well-known eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] Tsunami appeal launched Usdaw has pledged at least £20,000 in aid following the tsunami disaster in South East Asia and wants branches to double this with donations from their funds. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] When eating makes you ill Millions of people in the UK will have started dieting in the New Year. Many will already have given up. But for tens of thousands of people, mainly women, the subject of food will cause untold heartache, misery and stress as they try and cope with, or keep hidden, an eating disorder. The condition impacts deeply on individuals but family and friends are also affected. 14 February 2005 [Full Story] |
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