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Campaigns Editorial Health and Safety Legal Services People and Events Recruitment and Organising Rights at work Transport Work and Life Campaigns
Probably the biggest campaigning event in the union’s calendar this year’s Respect Week, part of the award-winning Freedom From Fear campaign, will run from November 2–6. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Campaign round-up: Membership Week The union’s Membership Week in June saw thousands of new recruits signed up across the UK boosting national membership to more than 379,000 – its biggest total since 1990. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Campaign round-up: Spotlight Day The union’s annual Spotlight Day, part of the award-winning Supporting Parents and Carers campaign, was held in June and focused on raising awareness of the financial help available to first-time parents. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Editorial
The recession continues to affect our membership and have an impact, particularly where employers are not taking on as many staff as they previously did. It also impacts on our members, not only in job security, but of course in cost of living. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Health and Safety
Your health question answered. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Arena health: site for sore eyes Your health question answered. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Arena health: swine flu Your health question answered. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Arena health: water supply Your health question answered. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Legal Services
General assistant Ellen Holmes received substantial compensation after she broke her kneecap at work. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Legal plus: Jacqui keeps every penny Warehouse assistant Jacqui Perry received a cheque for £9,500 after she injured her ankle. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Legal plus: Pamela’s personal support Part-time general assistant Pamela Lewis had Usdaw by her side all the way through her claim when she won £13,500 in compensation after an accident at work. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Legal plus: Premier service for Eddie Machine controller Eddie Bowden had a five star service after he was injured at work. The 53 year-old received a cheque for £10,500 and was keen to tell others about the union’s support. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Legal plus: Quality assistance for Janet Union membership is your insurance policy at work, according to part-time checkout operator Janet Lilley after Legal Plus helped her win a claim for compensation following an accident at work. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Legal plus: The wright choice for Rosemary Part-time general assistant Pamela Lewis had Usdaw by her side all the way through her claim when she won £13,500 in compensation after an accident at work. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Legal plus: Union steps in for John Sainsbury’s John Bishop was off work for eight weeks after he injured his foot two years ago. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Legal plus: round-up A round-up of some of the legal plus cases. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] People and Events
When it comes to dedication, determination and commitment, Tesco rep Cath Bayley is one in a million. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Recruitment and Organising
When Lisa Grainge took on the role of union rep it was the start of an incredible journey that took her from the shop floor to the classroom. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] New rep Poonit on why he’s an activist Poonit Depala is a remarkable young man who combines being a rep, a carer and a campaigner as he looks to support the union’s push to improve Carer’s Allowance. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Recruit a friend and win £500! 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. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Young and active: Veronica Gordon Arena talks to Veronica Gordon an up-and-coming rep about life on the shopfloor. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Rights at work
It can be difficult keeping up with the rules and regulations surrounding maternity rights and benefits. Arena helps guide you through the maternity maze. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Maternity/Paternity rights: do I qualify for pay? Your question answered. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Maternity/Paternity rights: family friendly? Your question answered. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Maternity/Paternity rights: help is at hand Your question answered. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Maternity/Paternity rights: information Here are some top tips to keep you informed. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Maternity/Paternity rights: labour of love for dad Your question answered. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Maternity/Paternity rights: medical matters Your question answered. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Maternity/Paternity rights: paternity leave rules Your question answered. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Maternity/Paternity rights: take no risks Your question answered. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Transport
Pay, shift patterns and coping with the demands of the high pressure environment are the key issues for Sainsbury’s online delivery driver Mark Baker and his members. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Transport sector: Steve Budd Driver Steve Budd is on a mission to spread union membership to the small army of couriers who work in the industry. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Transport sector: aiming to deliver for under-pressure drivers Usdaw is the second largest road transport union in the UK and has many years experience of representing and negotiating on behalf of its members. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Transport sector: distress fund Usdaw operates a distress fund to help drivers who incur fines or who face financial hardship or prosecution because of a work-related incident. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Transport sector: drivers’ handbook For a comprehensive look at the needs of the professional driver, members should order a copy of the Drivers’ Handbook – a pocket-sized guide to everything today’s driver needs to know. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Transport sector: health and safety hot spots Driving is a dangerous occupation with more than 2,500 people killed in road traffic accidents every year. However, other every-day situations are also very hazardous. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] Work and Life
Usdaw is urging its members to check out their state pension entitlement and to make sure they claim for time spent bringing up children or caring for a relative. The union has published important advice in a new pensions leaflet called ‘Three easy steps’. 21 September 2009 [Full Story] |
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