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All the latest news from the union’s campaigns. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Celebrating support for working parents Usdaw’s award winning campaign for working parents and carers has been a massive success thanks to the Labour Government. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Childcare places offer perfect start for youngsters The Government’s Sure Start programme, which provides free part-time childcare places for working parents is proving to be a big hit with Usdaw members. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Maternity leave boost The extension of paid maternity leave to 12 months, with nine of these paid, and the introduction of two weeks paid paternity leave has proved to be very popular with union members. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] More help for working families Employees can now request flexible-working arrangements if they have children aged 16 and below following the introduction of new legislation in April. Prior to this, working parents could only apply if their children were aged under six. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] New grant for mothers-to-be The new Health in Pregnancy Grants will put £190 into the hands of all mothers of babies born after April 6 this year. All pregnant women can claim the one-off grant from the 25th week of pregnancy. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Conferences
Delegates queued up to support a proposition on the union’s Freedom From Fear campaign, which called for all companies to display notices telling customers abusive behaviour would not be tolerated. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] ADM 2009: government support for Usdaw The Labour Government would not stand idly by during the recession, the Rt Hon Harriet Harman, minister for women and equality told conference. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] ADM 2009: news in brief The news in brief from the 2009 ADM. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] ADM 2009: sickness absence policies In most workplaces there is no bigger issue than sickness absence management, said deputy general secretary Paddy Lillis opening the debate on the executive council’s statement. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] ADM 2009: the annual delegates conference More than 1,000 activists and officials gathered in Blackpool for four days in April for the biggest event in the union’s calendar the Annual Delegate Meeting. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Editorial
These are very difficult times for all union members, many have already been made redundant, many have had their hours cut and many more are fearful for their job security. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Equality
Warehouse operative Terry Hamp is one of a growing network of disability champions across the UK who help disabled staff play a full role at work. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Get Involved
You can make Usdaw an even bigger union, make your voice stronger and more influential at work, and have the chance of winning a £500 prize if you recruit one of your work colleagues into the union. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Health and Safety
Is it true that night shift working increases the risks of cancer? 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Arena Health: hot under the collar Just in case we have a summer this year, what is the maximum temperature allowed at work? 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Arena Health: summer heatwave I work outdoors a lot of the time and with a hot summer predicted I am concerned that I could be at risk from sunburn, what can I do? 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Arena Health: travel dilemma I’m thinking of travelling abroad later this year but the coverage of swine flu has alarmed me, should I stay in the UK? 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Know your rights health and safety special: an introduction Health and safety reps save lives but the tabloids would have you believe otherwise. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Know your rights health and safety special: don’t believe the myths It is common to hear stories of the ‘compensation culture’ or claims that Britain is becoming ‘risk averse’ as a result of people claiming compensation. The truth is very different. On these pages we expose five of the most common myths surrounding health and safety. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Know your rights health and safety special: no rep There is no safety rep in my workplace is that illegal? 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Know your rights health and safety special: rep danger At what stage can a safety rep refuse to carry out duties that are potentially dangerous? 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Know your rights health and safety special: rep dilemma Our safety rep at work just agrees with everything the boss says, surely this can’t be right? 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Know your rights health and safety special: rep training I want to get some training before I volunteer to be a safety rep, is that possible? Or does the training come later? And who does it, the union or the company? 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Know your rights health and safety special: reps rights I’m thinking of becoming a safety rep what powers or influence am I legally entitled to? 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Know your rights health and safety special: safety tips Understanding the issues. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Know your rights health and safety special: top 10 issues The top ten issues based on enquiries to our health and safety team in 2008. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Legal Services
Legal Plus came to Christine Sepahi’s rescue twice in two years and secured the part-time Tesco cook more than £21,500 in compensation after two separate accidents at work. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Easy solution for Colin Solicitors at FirstCall Usdaw needed only eight months to secure a cheque for £1,000 for Colin Mills after he sustained a chemical burn to his arm. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Green light for Liz It took Usdaw’s solicitors only seven months to recover £2,600 for council worker Liz Brown after she was involved in a road traffic accident. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Handy service for David Part-time warehouse operative David Milne said he wouldn’t be without his union membership after he was awarded £5,000 in compensation when he broke his wrist because of a faulty fork-lift truck. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Legal Plus delivers in 2008 Almost £18 million in compensation was recovered for Usdaw members injured or treated unfairly at work last year, with more than £15.9 million of the total for personal injury settlements. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Legal round-up Members who have had great results from Usdaw’s legal service. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Vital support from Usdaw Garage assistant Jeanette Duncan was left with serious injuries after an accident at work but thanks to Legal Plus she received £150,000 in compensation. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Pay
Bar worker Anne Meacock from Swansea has spoken out against the Bill. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Minimum wage campaign: cash in pocket “The NMW has increased the take home pay of millions of workers over the last decade and is one of the most progressive pieces of legislation in years. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Minimum wage campaign: wages under attack Usdaw is out to stop a Tory MP from attempting to abolish the national minimum wage (NMW). 02 June 2009 [Full Story] People and Events
When it comes to getting the work/life balance right Tesco’s Maria Luff is an expert. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Recruitment and Organising
Young activist Glen talks to Arena about job losses, organising and the future. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] Work and Life
If you’re going away this year take arena with you and you could win £100 as part of our ‘On holiday with arena’ competition. 02 June 2009 [Full Story] |
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