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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 281 - 320 (of 1852) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ...93 next Young Workers' Week 2023 - Usdaw activists focus on mental health 06 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today launched their Young Workers’ Week, an opportunity for union reps and activists to reach out to young workers and share the campaigning work that Usdaw does. It runs from 6 - 12 March and this year’s focus is mental health in the workplace. Carer’s Leave Bill: Usdaw urges Peers to support as a step in the right direction, but amend to make it paid leave 02 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for Peers to support the Carer’s Leave Bill, which would give people with caring responsibilities a right to unpaid leave from work. The Bill received was passed unopposed by the House of Commons and is set to receive its second reading in the House of Lords on Friday 3 March. Usdaw will be looking for the Bill to be amended at a later stage to make the proposed leave paid. Peers urged by Usdaw to support stronger redundancy protections for pregnant women and new parents 02 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on the House of Lords to support a new law aimed at boosting workplace protection for pregnant women and new parents. The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill is timetabled for a second reading debate in the House of Lords on Friday 3 March. BRC annual crime survey: Usdaw condemns ‘appalling levels’ of violence and abuse against retail workers 02 March 2023 Shopworkers trade union leader Paddy Lillis is deeply disturbed by the latest findings of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) annual survey that shows high levels of retail violence and abuse, at over 850 incidents per day. Labour announces workplace support for women with menopause – Usdaw welcomes the ground-breaking policy 28 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s policy announcement by Labour to require large firms to set out Menopause Action Plans detailing how they are supporting women with menopause at work. The policy forms part of Labour’s offer to working women, with one in ten aged 45-55 having left their jobs due to menopausal symptoms. Labour puts good and well-paid jobs at the core of their economic mission – Usdaw welcomes the commitment to a new deal for workers 27 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Keir Starmer setting out the details of Labour’s mission to secure the highest sustained growth in the G7. The Labour leader has identified the need for growth to improve living standards and reduce poverty, which includes the creation of more and better-paying jobs. Usdaw welcomes Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s Five Missions for a Better Britain 23 February 2023 Shopworkers’ union Usdaw has welcomed the speech given in Manchester today, in which Keir Starmer outlined five missions that put the economy, climate change, the NHS, skills, and law and order at the heart of the 2024 manifesto. Protect the right to strike! Usdaw urges Peers to vote down the Government’s anti-union legislation 21 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on Members of the House of Lords to reject the Government’s Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, which has been timetabled for its second reading in the House of Lords today (Tuesday 21 February). Tesco pay deal: Usdaw secures a 7% increase in hourly pay taking the basic rate to over £11 an hour 20 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has negotiated a pay deal with Tesco that will significantly increase the hourly pay rate for staff in stores and fulfilment centres by 72p to £11.02 per hour. Around 220,000 colleagues across the UK will benefit from this increase, which represents another record investment in hourly pay. Asda pay deal: Usdaw negotiates a 10% increase to £11.11 per hour from July in Northern Ireland 17 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw represents Asda staff in Northern Ireland. The union has negotiated a two-stage pay deal that will take the base rate in Asda to £11.11, the highest among major supermarkets. The deal has been overwhelmingly accepted by Usdaw members in a ballot with a 78% turnout and 88% voting in favour. Heart Unions Week: Usdaw to launch a new menopause campaign on International Women’s Day 17 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is celebrating achievements and campaigns for members during Heart Unions Week, 13 to 19 February 2022, an annual event organised by the Trades Union Congress (TUC). Heart Unions Week: Usdaw’s campaigning with reps and members secures protection of workers legislation 16 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is celebrating achievements for members during Heart Unions Week, 13 to 19 February 2022, an annual event organised by the Trades Union Congress (TUC). Scottish Labour Conference 2023: Usdaw seeks a new deal on new technology, automation and skills 16 February 2023 Retail and distribution trade union Usdaw has a delegation attending the Scottish Labour Conference, 17 – 19 February in Edinburgh. The union is seeking a new deal for workers on the introduction of new technology and automation in their workplaces and better access to training. Heart Unions Week: ‘It’s Good to talk’ Usdaw promotes awareness and rights for workers struggling with their mental health 15 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is celebrating achievements for members during TUC ‘Heart Unions’ Week (13 – 19 February), highlighting the benefits of being in union membership. Usdaw’s 'It's Good to Talk' mental health workplace campaign has been running for several years. It is an all-year- round campaign and last year Usdaw held its first co-ordinated day of action on 10 October to mark World Mental Health Day. Ten months of double-digit inflation continues to devalue wages – Usdaw calls for action in next month’s Budget to help struggling workers 15 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for the Government to address the cost of living crisis in next month’s Budget after today’s statistics show that wages continue to be devalued by double-digit inflation. Heart Unions Week: ‘Not all disability is visible’ Usdaw campaigns for awareness and rights for workers with hidden impairments 14 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is celebrating achievements for members during TUC ‘Heart Unions’ Week (13 – 19 February), highlighting the benefits of being in union membership. Earlier this year Usdaw launched a new campaign to better support disabled members at work. New coalition to end carer poverty launches, which is supported by Usdaw and over 90 other organisations 14 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has joined forces with over 90 organisations to help unpaid carers escape poverty. The new coalition will campaign for better financial support for carers and changes to enable them to combine paid work with unpaid care. Heart Unions Week: Usdaw’s New Deal for Workers is the best way to tackle the cost of living crisis 13 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is celebrating achievements for members during TUC ‘Heart Unions’ Week (13 – 19 February), highlighting the benefits of being in union membership. Usdaw’s New Deal for Workers campaign was launched with the aim of delivering improved pay and rights for workers. TUC ‘Heart Unions’ week 2023: Usdaw celebrates the achievements and commitment of volunteer trade union reps 13 February 2023 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today marked the start of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) annual ‘Heart Unions’ week (13 to 19 February) by paying tribute to and celebrating the achievements and dedication of lay workplace reps who deliver so much for members across the country. ‘Single Parent Employment Challenge’ report from Gingerbread is welcomed by Usdaw 06 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a report from the leading national charity Gingerbread about the significant employment barriers holding back single parents. The report identifies four key areas and their recommendations include: Displaying results 281 - 320 (of 1852) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ...93 next
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