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Help for domestic violence sufferers 25 November 2009
Usdaw is launching a new leaflet to support women experiencing domestic violence to mark today’s International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women. Domestic violence is a problem which is much more likely to be faced by women than men.... read more
Usdaw backs breast cancer awareness 01 October 2009
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Usdaw is reminding its reps and members of the union’s own health booklets which take a comprehensive look at women’s health. ... read more
Usdaw calls for action to end child poverty 16 September 2009
Usdaw has called on the TUC to help end child poverty by campaigning for decent jobs for women.... read more
Carer calls on Government for better support 08 June 2009
Working carers will be meeting MPs in the House of Commons on Carers’ Day, 9 June. The meeting has been arranged by Usdaw in order to demonstrate to the Government the need for better support for carers. ... read more
Working parents don’t realise they’re missing out on benefits 02 June 2009
Nearly half of all first time parents are worried about money, yet most have not heard of Child Benefit, let alone the other benefits to which they are entitled.... read more
You can claim £190 to help bring up your baby 27 May 2009
As part of the Parents’ and Carers’ Spotlight Day on 3 June, Usdaw is campaigning to inform working parents of their rights.... read more
Harriet Harman tells Usdaw conference pay discrimination must end 28 April 2009
This morning, Deputy Labour Leader, Harriet Harman, addressed the Usdaw annual conference on equality at work. She congratulated Usdaw on its work; including its contribution to the introduction of the minimum wage and its work on equality.... read more
Unscrupulous employers will have no place to hide 27 April 2009
Shopworkers’ union, Usdaw, is supporting the Government’s move to bring about fairer workplaces. Harriet Harman’s Equality Bill will require employers to publish how much they pay women compared to men.... read more
Extended flexible working will benefit millions – Usdaw 03 April 2009
"The extension of flexible working will benefit millions of retail workers across the country", said John Hannett, General Secretary of Usdaw, the shopworkers’ union.... read more
£70 Christmas bonus is great news for carers 03 December 2008
Shopworkers’ union, Usdaw, is welcoming the news that carers will be entitled to a £70 Christmas bonus, helping to ease the financial burden on many of its members.... read more
Usdaw calls on Labour for improved maternity leave 22 September 2008
Shopworkers’ union, Usdaw, called on the Government to increase paid maternity leave at the Labour Party Conference today.... read more
Women’s No Pay Day 16 September 2008
On 30 October Usdaw will be supporting a campaign to raise awareness of the gap between men’s and women’s pay. This day has been called Women’s No Pay Day to help raise awareness of the fact that women lose out on pay.... read more
Take part in Usdaw's Divisional Equalities Forum 15 September 2008
Usdaw is looking for members who want to get more involved in the Union’s equalities work.... read more
Usdaw calls for equal pay for women 10 September 2008
Shopworkers’ union, Usdaw, has called for more to be done to close the gender pay gap that still exists.... read more
Usdaw calls for more money for pregnant women 08 September 2008
Usdaw, the shopworkers’ union, has called for improved maternity pay. The motion was backed by unions at the TUC conference this afternoon.... read more
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