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Flexible parental leave will support Government’s youth strategy 18 July 2008
In response to the Government’s Youth Crime Plan, shopworkers’ union, Usdaw, is renewing its call for more flexible parental leave and for it to be extended to working parents of children up to the age of 16.... read more
James Purnell meets Usdaw over help for working carers 13 June 2008
Usdaw General Secretary, John Hannett, met with James Purnell, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, to discuss help for working carers. The meeting took place in Westminster during National Carers’ Week (9-15 June).... read more
Usdaw welcomes carers announcement 10 June 2008
Shopworkers’ union, Usdaw, which represents thousands of working carers, today welcomed the publication of the Government’s long awaited revised National Carers Strategy.... read more
Fairer deal for agency workers 20 May 2008
Shopworkers’ Union, Usdaw, is welcoming today’s announcement of an agreement meaning equal treatment for agency workers after a 12 week qualifying period.... read more
Good news for working parents 15 May 2008
Shopworkers’ Union, Usdaw, is hailing the extension of flexible working rights for parents, announced today, as a victory for working parents. ... read more
Calling all carers 14 May 2008
Usdaw knows that carers matter. Many of our members are juggling their paid jobs with caring for an elderly, sick or disabled relative or friend.... read more
Help with tax credits 30 April 2008
Need help with tax credits? There are a number of helplines you can call if you need help and advice on whether you can claim and how to claim.... read more
Usdaw welcomes a rise in tax credits to benefit low-paid staff 12 March 2008
Retail union, Usdaw, has welcomed Alistair Darling’s budget announcement of a rise in tax credits that will benefit shopworkers and other low-paid staff who do not have children.... read more
Working mums worried about time off for sick children 06 March 2008
A recent survey, carried out by the shopworkers’ union, Usdaw, found that parents in Bury St Edmunds fear losing their jobs because of taking time off to care for sick children. ... read more
Usdaw presents evidence for the extension of flexible working to all parents 04 March 2008
“The right to request flexible working has proved a huge success since it was introduced in 2003”, said Usdaw General Secretary, John Hannett. “We believe there is a good business case for all parents to be able to access this important right.”... read more
Usdaw welcomes the Government’s commitment to greater flexibility for working parents 06 November 2007
Responding to the announcement in today’s Queen Speech that the Government is to consider extending the right of workers to request flexible working; John Hannett, General Secretary of retail and distribution union Usdaw said; “Balancing work with bringing up children is a major issue for millions of workers and we are delighted that flexibility for working parents has been addressed in the Queen’s Speech.”... read more
Government to increase weekly earnings limit on Carer’s Allowance 16 October 2007
Usdaw welcomes the recent announcement by Government to increase the weekly earnings limit on Carer’s Allowance from £87 to £95 per week from 1 October 2007. Previously every October many thousands of low paid working carers lost their entitlement to Carer’s Allowance when the national minimum wage adult rate increased or after an annual pay rise. ... read more
Usdaw urges MPs to scrap outdated earning limit for carers 19 June 2007
Retail union Usdaw has lobbied MPs to scrap an outdated benefits rule for Britain's working carers which means they lose a vital benefit if they earn more than £87 a week.... read more
Usdaw launches campaign reminding parents and carers they have new rights 28 February 2007
Retail union Usdaw is launching a national campaign to remind parents and carers that from April 1st 2007 they have new rights that will make sure it will be easier for them to juggle their family and work commitments.... read more
Usdaw scoops TUC Equality award for groundbreaking Parents and Carers campaign 11 September 2006
Retail union Usdaw has won the TUC’s prestigious Equality Award for its groundbreaking Supporting Parents and Carers campaign that has boosted basic rights for thousands of union members.... read more
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