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Welsh Labour leadership election: Usdaw congratulates Vaughan Gething on his victory
16 March 2024
Retail trade union Usdaw has congratulated Vaughan Gething MS on being elected the next leader of the Welsh Labour Party, replacing the current First Minister Mark Drakeford who is set to retire next week.
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Violence against shopworkers doubles in the retail crime epidemic – an Usdaw survey finds
13 March 2024
Retail trade union Usdaw has today (13 March) launched shocking statistics from their annual survey of over 5,500 retail staff showing that 18% of shopworkers suffered a violent attack last year, compared to 8% in 2022.
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Mothers’ Day greetings from Usdaw, as the union launches a childcare survey
10 March 2024
Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis sends best wishes to the UK’s working mums, who make a huge contribution to the country’s economy whilst doing the tough job of balancing home and work responsibilities.
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International Women’s Day 2024: Usdaw continues the campaign for equality, focusing on workplace risks to women’s health
08 March 2024
Usdaw is marking today’s International Women’s Day by pledging to continue their campaign for equality and to keep women’s equality high on the union’s negotiating, organising and political agendas.
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Ikea restructure proposal could impact over 3,000 roles in UK and RoI – Usdaw to enter into consultation talks
07 March 2024
Retail giant Ikea has today briefed staff about their restructure proposals that could impact all 3,233 staff currently working in selected fulfilment areas across the United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland. There are also proposed changes in the Wembley and Warrington offices. Usdaw is the union for Ikea staff in the UK and will now enter into consultation talks with the company.
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ICTU Women’s Conference 2024: Usdaw seeks action to support carers
07 March 2024
Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation, representing workers in Northern Ireland, attending the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) Women’s Conference, which starts today and takes place in Athlone in the Republic of Ireland. The union has submitted a motion for the conference agenda to seek support for women carers.
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Spring Budget 2024: Government fails to deliver on Usdaw’s calls for a new deal for workers and a retail recovery plan
06 March 2024
Retail trade union Usdaw has condemned the Chancellor for failing to listen to the union and its members by not delivering on their priorities.
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TUC Women’s Conference 2024: Usdaw calls for support for carers and highlights women’s under-representation
06 March 2024
Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members, reps and official attending the annual Trade Union Congress (TUC) Women Workers’ Conference, starting today and taking place in London. The union submitted two motions for the conference agenda on 'Supporting Women Carers' and 'Women's Under-Representation in Policy and Decision Making'.
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Co-op pay rise - Usdaw members overwhelmingly accept a 10.1% increase, taking the hourly rate to £12
06 March 2024
Retail trade union Usdaw has balloted members working for Co-operative Group on a 10.1% pay rise and they have overwhelmingly accepted, with 87% voting in favour. The increase takes the basic hourly rate to £12 and will be paid from 1 April 2024.
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B&Q stores could face disruption as Usdaw members vote for industrial action over pay at a GXO distribution centre in Swindon
05 March 2024
Members of Usdaw at a GXO distribution centre in Swindon, which operates a B&Q contract, have voted unanimously for industrial action over pay. The ballot of over 100 Usdaw members had an 87% turnout and was conducted after the company’s offer of 5.25%, with some investment in an attendance bonus and a damage bonus, was rejected. The ballot gives Usdaw a mandate to take industrial action from week beginning 18 March.