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Campaigns Companies Editorial Equality Get Involved Health and Safety Legal Services Letters Lifelong Learning Member services People and Events Politics Recruitment and Organising Rights at work Campaigns
The Supporting Parents and Carers campaign team has produced a comprehensive package of materials to help you understand your existing rights and advice on how you can play a part in making things better. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] July 13 for Respect Day Usdaw’s hugely successful Respect for Shopworkers Day, will be held on July 13 this year, once again giving union activists and reps across the UK the chance to win some respect for the nation’s two million retail workers. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] MPs turn out to back parents and carers Most Usdaw members are forced to juggle their jobs and their family life whether that’s looking after the children, an elderly relative or a disabled partner/family member. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Putting Parents and Carers first The first of three ‘Spotlight Days’ was a huge success as reps, members and officials from the South Wales and Western division held their own special event at the Tesco superstore, Gloucester, on March 10. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Workers say Yes at M and S More and more staff from one of the UK’s most well-known store chains – Marks and Spencer – have been turning to Usdaw as the under-fire retailer cuts back on some of the long-serving workers’ terms and conditions. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Companies
High street bakers Greggs is well known for feeding the nation, less well known is the fact that Usdaw has more than 1,100 members there. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Food factory reps deliver the goods Next time you’re in the food aisle at the supermarket and looking to purchase sliced ham, gammon or fresh pork there’s a good chance the item will have been processed, packed and dispatched by Usdaw members at the Malton Bacon Factory in North Yorkshire. In another workplace feature, which proves Usdaw is more than just the shopworkers’ union, Arena took a closer look at life behind the scenes at one of the UK’s biggest food processing sites. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] National forum sets the agenda Usdaw has more than 102,000 retail members in Tesco who are looked after by a dedicated team of around 2,500 reps in stores across the UK. As part of the union’s partnership agreement with Tesco some store reps go on to the regional forums and then 48 of these represent members at the national forum, which met up recently at the union’s national training centre in Warrington, Arena dropped in. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Editorial
The main focus of our media strategy since Christmas, writes media officer Paul Clarke, has been launching the first Parents and Carers spotlight day making the case to improve basic rights for working mums. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Politics matter as election day looms After eight years of Labour in government the vast majority of Usdaw members I speak to feel better off - and it’s easy to see why. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Equality
It’s clear pregnant women still face discrimination in the workplace even though this is the 21st century. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Get Involved
One of the best opportunities to make a difference in your workplace is now available as elections for union representatives are being held in Tesco stores across the UK in April and May. The Usdaw/Tesco partnership agreement allows at least one rep in every store. Currently more than 2,500 Tesco staff are Usdaw reps. They play a key role in looking after the union’s 115,000 Tesco members. Arena takes a closer look at how to get involved. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Information for young workers The union produces a wide range of material for young members. See below for further details. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] National Youth Weekend Understanding the union and enjoying some serious socialising is on offer to young members at the annual national youth weekend. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Officer material Branch officers from across the UK made the most of one of Usdaw’s most popular courses earlier this year. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Summer time … summer schools If you want to improve your skills and knowledge of the union and spend an enjoyable week with like-minded people then the Usdaw summer schools may be right up your street. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Health and Safety
Men are notoriously reluctant to discuss their private medical problems and it’s an attitude which could be storing up serious trouble. While publicity surrounding male cancers has increased both the awareness and stripped away some of the embarrassment associated with them, men could still be putting off life-saving early diagnosis by not seeking medical advice. On these pages we look at two cancers which pose both a threat and a challenge to men – young and old – to face up to their medical demons. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Risk assessment advice proves popular Usdaw’s advice to pregnant women on their health and safety at work has attracted massive interest on the union’s web site. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Legal Services
Part-time Tesco cafe assistant Joanne Lloyd had her union reps, and the Legal Plus service, to thank when she was awarded £28,000 in compensation after she fell on ice in the company car park. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] No hidden fees at Usdaw Checkout operator Yvonne Fee dislocated her finger when a shoplifter kicked her, but thanks to Usdaw she received more than £3,800 from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Record breaking year for Legal Plus Last year saw Usdaw’s Legal Plus service break its own record and recover more than £19 million for members injured or unfairly treated at work. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] What is Legal Plus? Find out more about our Legal Plus service: 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Letters
From Karen Crawford, Glasgow office. 12 April 2005 [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 Hayley Pickles. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] East of Scotland Federation weekend From Brian Kenny, secretary East of Scotland Federation. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Flour power (Star Letter) From Hayley Pickles, North Yorkshire Tesco F102. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Half century for Charles From Yvonne Caldwell, secretary Teesside PT F47. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Roll of honour From Caroline Mullins, secretary, Berwick-on-Tweed (SB) G160. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Safeway reps get-together From Joanne Thomas, area organiser. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Scouse night From Renee Dooley, North West Sata K134. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Stop penalising pensioners! From Cameron Philpot, Chesterfield & District PT F10. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Usdaw reps support Labour From Councillor Darren Travis, Yorkshire regional CRS F115. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Women show support From Hayley Pickles, chair North Eastern women’s committee. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Lifelong Learning
Linda Crombleholme thought she’d missed out on her opportunity to improve her job prospects when the chance of promotion passed her by, but thanks to lifelong learning her career has progressed rapidly. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] RS Components get on board Members at RS Components have jumped at the chance to get on board with lifelong learning thanks to a new on-site bus fully equipped with all the latest IT equipment. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Member services
Usdaw provides a range of popular member benefits including: 12 April 2005 [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. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Brian will keep his eye on the ball Professional Yorkshire man and area organiser Brian Johnson retired in March after almost 20 years on the union’s staff. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Eastern awards night Hard-working reps in the Eastern division were given the VIP treatment last month after they received certificates for their recruitment success. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Scots women speak up Speaking to a group of workers, at a meeting, or making a public speech isn’t easy, but a group of women in Scotland are now much better equipped to do just that after conquering their fears at a weekend get-together. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Why I am an Usdaw member Activist Steve Swadling explains why he joined Usdaw and how he's become more active within the union. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Politics
Usdaw warmly welcomed Gordon Brown’s latest Budget as a timely boost for low paid workers in Britain. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] General Election date set for May 5 Use your vote – that’s the message from Usdaw’s general secretary John Hannett as the country gears up for the May 5 general election showdown. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Recruitment and Organising
Are you and your team of reps among Usdaw’s top recruiters? If you are the Arena team wants to hear from you. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] In-store action at Maldon Most reps will tell you communication is the key to good organisation and the team of reps at Tesco in Maldon, Essex, can prove it. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] More than a numbers game Usdaw reps and officials recruit more than 80,000 new members a year but because of the turnover of staff, particularly in retail, thousands of members also leave the union. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Morrisons reps storm ahead Membership has almost doubled over the past six months at the Morrisons store in Lincoln thanks to the hard work and commitment of union reps Matthew Fields and Emma Watson. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Teamwork makes all the difference Some of Usdaw’s best organised workplaces can be found in the former mail order sector, now called home shopping. Arena takes a look at the reps at the Shop Direct site in Bolton, Lancashire, to find the secret of their success. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Tom cleans up at the Co-op Organising members across three stores is the challenge facing young Co-op rep Tom Fanshawe. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Usdaw Academy 2005 Usdaw’s membership looks set for a further boost after the union seconded its latest group of academy trainees. The new team of 23 will start on May 9. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] Rights at work
On the face of it working from home may seem an attractive idea. It allows busy parents to fit work around their children. It allows people with caring responsibilities to do the same. It also offers workers unable to find a job the chance to earn some much needed cash. But for all the potential positives the reality doesn’t match up. Arena takes a look at the perils of homeworking. 12 April 2005 [Full Story] |
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