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Successful Organising by Date

August 2008

Branch officers’ courses
Expert support for reps
Reps who make it all happen
Historic first for reps
Growing the union
Membership Maker
Pay deal gets thumbs up
Action Stations
Network Spotlight on Carolyn Robinson

July 2008

Academy2
Network Spotlight on Stephen Francis
Double for Dorothy
Academy intake 2008
Reps getting it together
Ann and Mo branch out

June 2008

Keeping it in the family
26 and below: Sam Bell

May 2008

Conference call for women members
Driving ahead at Somerfield
Stand-down success
Doing something different
Safety courses available: www.usdaw.org.uk/training/
Active Reps drive union forward
Breakthrough at Asda NI
Co-operative retail logistics national negotiating team on course
Youth policy pays
Network Spotlight – Tony Strudwick
pole to pole
Branch officers check out tailor made course in warrington

April 2008

Natural born recruiter
26 and below – Paul Best
Tony’s going for green - Environment is key issue in store

February 2008

Flexible friend
Stand Down Rep
It’s all at the co-op
Reps putting members first
Stand Down Star - Sorrell O’Connor
Signing up all workers
The winners have it all
Network Spotlight
Stand Down Star - Susan David
Winning Formula
Elections for Tesco store reps on the way
Progress report

December 2007

Youth forum national get-together
Recruiting migrant workers
Jackie Martin's experience
Academy reps help boost membership
Network Spotlight
Professional reps in action - Michael Gibson
Sharon Newson's experience
Professional reps in action - Jon Evans

November 2007

From zero to heroes - Tracey and Danny transform store
26 & Below: Union Rep Ben Taylor
Record breaking year
The busy life of Brian - Driving the union forward at CRL

October 2007

In store reps make all the difference
Getting organised in all sectors
Employment law in focus
Kelvin proves he's good value
Top marks for members
Action all areas for stand down reps
Youth Policy - The Future of Usdaw
The right blend for Liz and Anna
Sainsbury's reps at the double
Are you up to the challenge?
Academy rising star Gary Booth
Activists make their first visit
Young and Active - Richard Tipler
Can you meet the stand down challenge?
Experienced reps delve deeper
Young and Active - Kenneth Anderson
Academy rising star Lorraine Forrester
Federation School Cumbria

September 2007

26 & Below: Union Rep Paul Spurr
Reps uncover a yearning for learning in store

August 2007

Jon keeps it in the family
Organising Awards 2007
Morrisons rep makes her mark
Morrisons recruitment school
Trio double membership in-store
Recruitment drive pays off at Morrisons
Sajjad Khan’s support network

July 2007

Vicky calls for more in-store reps
Academy: Mike Holton
Stand down reps try something different
Fast forward on recruitment
Simon took his chance of a lifetime
Academy: Angela Bethell
Tesco: The 24/7 store
Retail therapy for reps

June 2007

Rollercoaster ride for Hollie
26 & Below: Activist Nana Williams
Tesco: The night shift
Youth and experience
Tesco: The dot.com rep

May 2007

Usdaw pushes for recognition at M&S
Child’s play for Charlie
Journey of discovery for working mum Julia Turton
Active rep: Tim Sloan
Academy all stars sign up for 2007
Stacey leads young team

April 2007

Organising migrant workers
Northern Ireland Tesco weekend
Special week boosts membership
Active reps network in the Co-operative sector
Stand down success

March 2007

Youth weekend
Young activist
Young and active
26 and Below: Union Rep Siobhan Glenn
Young rep

February 2007

Negotiator: Brian Loughhead
Safety comes first in Eastern division
Massive turnout from North West Tesco Reps
Giving you the best in education
Everyone a winner
Divisional all stars take a bow...at glittering awards night

January 2007

Morrisons Reps get-together at the double
Organising – building for the future
Dedicated Reps make their mark

December 2006

Summer school making experts of you
Looking ahead
Stately retreat for new reps
Sparkling success
Michele pounds the streets for members
Usdaw’s two wise men

November 2006

Work, rest and play for young reps
Youth policy
Building the union
Building your confidence
Clean sweep

October 2006

First class opportunities for active reps
Academy award for activist Sarah
Spirited display from Jay

September 2006

In at the deep end
Transport & distribution – getting organised

August 2006

Sign up to stand down

July 2006

Call Centre success
Young enough and good enough
Putting Usdaw reps first

June 2006

New team ready for challenge
Recruit a friend

January 2006

National winner of the 2005 Individual Recruitment Award - Jacqueline Tyler
National winners of the 2005 Team Recruitment and Organising Award
National winner of the 2005 Campaigns Award - Maggie Hughes
National winner of the 2005 Equalities Award - Jayne Justin
National winner of the 2005 Union Learning Rep Award - Alison Edwards
National winner of the 2005 Most Promising New Activist Award - Tracy Millard
National winner of the 2005 Individual Organising Award - Ray Clarke
Fast forward at Grampian Country Food Group
Staff at top high street names call Usdaw for help
Andy steps up a gear after academy stint

December 2005

Targeted membership campaigns pay off
Destination Co-op as recruitment challenge lifts off

November 2005

Usdaw gears up for the academy’s fourth year

September 2005

Facing up to the recruitment challenge – ten top tips
Usdaw Academy – Did you know?
Membership continues on upward trend
Academy team help union power ahead

August 2005

Placement with the TUC Organising Academy – Eastern Division
How to campaign in Sainsburys

July 2005

Gold for Garrie as he forges ahead
Black members weekend provides perfect forum
Coming to a workplace near you
Taking the message to new members
Stand down to sign up
Reps cash in on Tesco/Usdaw partnership deal
It all kicks off at the Co-op
Where Next?
Organising Usdaw by the pound
0 to 60 in 45 minutes
50% membership in two hours
The great North/South divide is overcome by Academy threesome

June 2005

Stand up – and become a stand down rep
The next generation set out to make their mark
Great start to Tesco campaign
Onwards and upwards
Tesco Gee Cross are Quick to Join
Action all areas

May 2005

Fantastic prizes for top recruiters
Winning membership at Wincanton
Recognition for Frankie
Signing you up for Usdaw

April 2005

Usdaw Academy 2005
Tom cleans up at the Co-op
Teamwork makes all the difference
Morrisons reps storm ahead
More than a numbers game

March 2005

In-store action at Maldon
How good are you?

February 2005

ShopDirect reps delivering a first class service
Marks campaign sparks into action
Teamwork sees membership soar
Tesco youth play key role in recruitment
Team building in North East

January 2005

National drive targets top three

November 2004

Reps make Usdaw the UK’s fastest growing union
Onwards and upwards

October 2004

Academy organising in Tesco
Usdaw the main course at food factory
First class delivery
A bigger stronger union

September 2004

Membership boost at Makro Glasgow

July 2004

Heidi’s winning recipe cooks up national award
Activists shake up sleeping giant
Energetic and persuasive - you make all the difference
The future looks bright for new trainees
Bristol recruiting
New shop stewards
Organising Safeways in Northern Ireland
Getting organised in Jacksons
Great Start for the 2004 Usdaw Academy

May 2004

Sainsbury’s Scots power ahead
Clive puts his best foot forward

April 2004

Workplace size does not matter says busy rep
More members, more companies, more influence - a stronger voice

March 2004

A blend of youth and experience is powering Usdaws recruitment drive
Carrying on the success of the Organising Academy

February 2004

Thousands of new recruits take membership higher and higher
Hard working recruiter uses web to keep informed
Co-op shop steward drives up membership
Argos reps provide union to order
Academy double for Usdaw trio

November 2003

Signed sealed and delivered
Recruitment success at Greggs
New deal sealed at Tibbett & Britten
Fast lane to more members

October 2003

Team work pays off at Tesco Faversham
Bakery deal brings in the dough

August 2003

Sainsbury reps recruitment strategy sees membership grow
Milkman Peter delivers - of course!

March 2003

Membership doubled at Safeway, Colwyn Bay

January 2003

Colin is the driving force at AAH Pharmaceuticals
Hard working reps making great progress in Northern Ireland
All roads lead to Usdaw - Excel
All roads lead to Usdaw - Next

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