Further Information: Index by Date

September 2008
Respect Week in focus

August 2008
Freedom From Fear Week 2008

April 2008
Freedom From Fear

December 2007
Never a victimless crime - shaken . . . Kim Higgins
Report paints a violent picture

November 2007
Shock rise in retail violence

October 2007
Usdaw pledges to protect shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse
Shock at rise in retail violence

September 2007
The UK shows its Respect

July 2007
Respect Day 11 July gives national profile for Freedom From Fear

May 2007
Show your Respect on July 11

April 2007
Usdaw says Blair not Cameron is shopworkers’ champion
John Hannett stands up for abused shopworkers on GMTV
Tesco and Usdaw put respect first
Usdaw and Tesco join forces to combat store abuse

March 2007
Show some respect
Protecting you at work

December 2006
Welcome fall in crime figures

October 2006
Fears over no jail for shoplifters
Retail crime falls but Usdaw reaffirms that abuse is not part of the job
Stay safe at work - Top Ten tips

September 2006
There’s no excuse for verbal abuse

August 2006
Usdaw says no jail plan for shoplifters will anger retail workers
Respect for Shopworkers Day - Wednesday 12 July

July 2006
Usdaw’s award winning Freedom From Fear campaign making you safer at work
Usdaw United to give verbal abuse a red card
National Respect for Shopworkers Day

June 2006
CICA – The Facts
Your safety matters

May 2006
Innovative partnership to stop ‘epidemic’ of violence against shopworkers

April 2006
Usdaw says new report highlights ‘epidemic’ of violence in Britain’s shops
Freedom From Fear makes local impact

March 2006
Help is at hand
Usdaw teams up with local council to make retail safer

February 2006
Assault victim tells of double attack
MP backs drive to protect retail staff

January 2006
Usdaw will resist plans to cut payouts
National campaign plays vital safety role
Don’t get stung!

December 2005
Booze law dangers for staff
Freedom From Fear vital to workplace safety
Plymouth Sutton MP backs Usdaw drive to stop underage alcohol sales
Alarming rise in shop attacks

October 2005
Usdaw horrified at rise in violence against retail staff

September 2005
Respect Day puts staff safety centre stage
Strong case for ID cards as MPs fail underage test

July 2005
MPs fail Usdaw's spot the underage drinker test
Usdaw says shopworkers need Government help to identify underage customers
Under-age sales focus for Respect for Shopworkers Day
Union calls for proof of age ID
Preventing under-age sales

June 2005
While you’re looking after the shop, who’s looking after you?
Shopworkers are here to help…
Petition for support for retail staff in preventing under-age sales
Stand up for safer streets
Proof of age scheme is new stage in campaign
The facts make very painful and uncomfortable reading
Balls in our court after new MP’s seal of approval
Don’t be a victim of violent crime

May 2005
Show your respect
Community PACT to make streets safer
Everyone pays for retail crime
Making a difference in Bristol

March 2005
Protecting shopworkers from anti-social behaviour
Late-night working - preventing violence to staff

February 2005
Shopworkers welcome ten year ASBO for Newcastle man

January 2005
Usdaw says shopworkers need to work free of fear

December 2004
Campaign to protect Scotlands Christmas and New Years Day holidays
Staff warned on menace of festive shoplifters

November 2004
On-the-spot fines for shoplifters - Union response

September 2004
Protecting and respecting our fantastic shopworkers
Shop staff report huge rise in abuse and attacks
Working to achieve Freedom From Fear
Stop the abuse and violence, says Usdaw
Tackling work-related violence in Scotland

August 2004
Attacked for refusing an under-age sale

July 2004
Respect magazine and Frontline report aid campaign
Shops need help to tackle crime and attacks
Proof of age scheme is vital to stop shopworkers being attacked and abused
A week in the life of a shopworker: verbal abuse, threats and violence

June 2004
Scottish Petition to protect shopworkers from violence
Union calls for more respect for shopworkers
Why Usdaw wants Freedom From Fear
Usdaw pressure helps secure a victory for victims of violence at work
Usdaws Respect for Shopworkers Week - 5th to 11th July 2004

May 2004
Fighting fear and protecting shopworkers from anti-social behaviour

April 2004
Blunkett promotes use of special constables schemes to reduce retail crime
Major survey to determine scale of violence and abuse suffered by UK shopworkers
Violence victims will lose out under Government proposals, warns Usdaw

March 2004
The story so far
Councils have a crucial role in protecting shopworkers says union
Government praise for campaign against violence and abuse of shopworkers
Spreading the word - all workers deserve respect

February 2004
Crime survey reveals lack of training to deal with violence in the workplace

January 2004
Scottish shopworkers call for action to curb rising tide of violence
Don't give drunks a licence to violence
Usdaw survey reveals high incidence of workplace violence and abuse

December 2003
Christmas: The season of goodwill, shoplifting and attacks on shopworkers
Usdaw members quiz Blair and Blunkett on retail crime

November 2003
Respect CD will be music to your ears
Tis the season to be jolly - not violent and abusive to shopworkers
Praise for Usdaw campaign at launch of Trouble In Store training video
Freedom From Fear Campaign sprouts via Brussels to the world
Abuse is not part of the job

October 2003
Freedom From Fear is the campaign in Parliament, says top aide to David Blunkett
One year on - no stopping till we win the campaign
Soft touch shopworkers call for greater support from police
Co-op report vindicates Usdaw’s campaign
High crime figures are just the tip of the iceberg, says Usdaw
Boost to Scottish shopworkers demand for Freedom From Fear
Labour Party Conference shows Respect

September 2003
Every minute of the working day, a shopworker is attacked or abused in the UK
Violence against shopworkers debated in Scottish Parliament
Johann Lamont MSP joins Usdaw’s Freedom From Fear campaign
First National Respect for Shopworkers Day is a huge success
Usdaw’s Freedom from Fear Campaign
If music be the food of love, show some respect to shopworkers
Wednesday September 17 National Respect for Shopworkers Day
Home Secretary David Blunkett joins Usdaw’s National Respect for Shopworkers Day
TUC backs Usdaw’s campaign to end violence and abuse in the retail sector
One week to go to the first National Respect for Shopworkers Day
Brown backs Usdaw's Freedom From Fear campaign
Unions combine to back Usdaw’s campaign

August 2003
Countdown to the first National Respect for Shopworkers Day
Full steam ahead for National Respect Day
The campaign in your workplace
Model resolution to send to Constituency Labour Parties
The political campaign
Risk assessment checklist
Dealing with incidents of violence and abuse
Petition to protect shopworkers from violence and abuse
Abuse is not part of the job (A4 Poster)
Campaign pack
Incident report form
Branch affiliations to the Labour Party
Campaign to protect shopworkers from violence and abuse
Model letter to your MP

July 2003
Stand up and be counted on September 17 National Respect Day
Freedom From Fear visits Downing Street
Downing Street date for violence victims

June 2003
Shopworkers’ campaign taken to top bosses’ conference
Retail violence vindicates Usdaw’s safety campaign
Usdaw demands more Government cash to fight retail crime
10 top tips to help you stay safe
Safety first
Special advice aims to make shopworkers safe
What we’re doing in your store and on your street
Usdaw’s campaign receives boost as top retailers sign up to Charter of Respect
Make retail crime a Key Performance Indicator for the police
Strategic partners – to promote safer shopping partnerships
Campaign pressures government to improve criminal injuries compensation scheme
Usdaw report reflects life on the frontline

May 2003
Why Usdaw wants you to have Freedom From Fear
Respect magazine
Freedom From Fear campaign objectives
Usdaw’s Freedom From Fear campaign given high priority in Europe
House of Commons – Wednesday 14 May 2003
Shopworkers (Criminal Attacks)
Usdaw campaign wins parliamentary backing
Prime Minister gives his support to the campaign
Sainsbury’s signs up to Usdaw’s Freedom From Fear campaign

April 2003
Freedom From Fear campaign
Shopworkers demand respect and Freedom From Fear
MPs sign up to support campaign
It’s all happening
Usdaw’s campaign to end violence gains ground
Have we got news for you

December 2002
Freedom From Fear campaign lands at Trafford Centre
Enjoy Christmas – but do not be a victim of crime

November 2002
New report shows violence and abuse plague retail sector
No hiding place for violent criminals
Usdaw welcomes clampdown on crime

October 2002
Usdaw launches campaign to end violence and abuse
Retail crime a reflection on society

July 2002
Violence against staff on increase

December 2001
Tesco stabbing – don't have a go, says Union

June 2001
Union welcomes 15 million shops security crusade

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