News RSS Feed Filter by: Filter by month Month... January February March April May June July August September October November December Filter by topic Topic... ADM - Annual Delegate Meeting Agency & Migrant Workers Auto-enrolment Benefits & Tax Credits Bullying & Harassment Campaign - A New Deal for Workers Campaign - Christmas is not working Campaign - Cost of Living Campaign - Europe Campaign - Freedom From Fear Campaign - Have a Safe Journey Campaign - Justice for Injured Workers Campaign - Lifelong Learning Campaign - Menopause Campaign - Mental Health Awareness Campaign - Minimum Wage Campaign - New Years Day Working in Scotland Campaign - Pensions Awareness Campaign - Save our Shops Campaign - Save Union Learning Campaign - Sexual Harassment... 'Call It Out' Campaign - Supporting Parents & Carers Campaign - Time For Better Pay Campaign - Together Against Hate Crime Campaign - Union4marks Campaign - Usdaw4Labour Conferences Coronavirus Disability Discounts and Offers Elections Equality Get Involved Health & Safety Health & Wellbeing Legal Advice LGBT Men's Health Mental Health Organising & Recruitment Parents & Carers Pensions Politics Redundancy Rights at Work Sata Sunday Working Training & Education Transport Wages Women's Health Young Workers Filter by region Area... A - South Wales and Western Region C - Eastern Region E - Midlands Region F - North Eastern Region G - Scottish Region H - Southern Region K - North West Region National Filter by industry Industry... Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 751 - 850 (of 1852) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ...38 next Usdaw sets out an agenda of political campaigning to deliver the members' priorities #Usdaw21 26 April 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has today set out its political campaigning priorities at the Annual Delegate Meeting. Customers urged by Usdaw to follow the rules and respect shopworkers as Scotland's shops reopen 26 April 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on customers to follow the rules and respect shopworkers, as non-essential stores in Scotland reopen. Frances O'Grady brings TUC fraternal greetings to Usdaw's online annual conference #Usdaw21 25 April 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw today welcomed Frances O’Grady, Trades Union Congress (TUC) General Secretary, to their 74th Annual Delegate Meeting, being held online for the first time because of the pandemic. Usdaw's President and General Secretary formally open the union's 74th Annual Delegate Meeting #Usdaw21 25 April 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has today opened their 74th annual conference with addresses from the President and General Secretary. For the first time, the Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) is taking place online because of the pandemic, with over 600 delegates, visitors and officials attending virtually. 2021 annual conference of the retail trade union Usdaw starts on Sunday 25 April #Usdaw21 23 April 2021 The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) is holding its 74th Annual Delegate Meeting, as an online only event, from Sunday 25 to Monday 26 April 2021. Scottish Labour puts free childcare at the heart of its manifesto, which is welcomed by Usdaw 22 April 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed Scottish Labour launching its manifesto for the Holyrood election with a pledge to increase free childcare to 50 hours a week for every youngster. Party leader Anas Sarwar says the policy would help tackle the “national scandal” of child poverty and boost the post-pandemic economic recovery by enabling more parents to return to work. Labour focusses on "A brighter future for our high streets" - Usdaw will speak for retail workers through a new commission 19 April 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw welcomes a new independent Commission on Rebuilding Our High Streets, launched today by Labour’s Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds. It brings together experts from retail, leisure and hospitality businesses, as well as representatives of the trade union, local government, co-operative and social enterprise sectors. Usdaw renews calls for legislation to protect staff after abuse against shopworker worsens during the pandemic 14 April 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is today giving evidence to the influential Home Affairs Select Committee outlining the need for legislation to protect retail staff. Usdaw urges customers to follow the rules and respect shopworkers 12 April 2021 As non-retail opens on 12 April Usdaw is asking people to play their part in keeping shop workers safe and ensuring there is no risk to the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown. Statutory sick pay is not enough – Usdaw calls on the Government to deliver a New Deal for Workers 06 April 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has expressed disappointment that after today’s increase, Statutory Sick Pay, at just £96.35 per week, is still far too low. SSP does not provide the necessary financial support for millions of low-paid workers who have to take time off work because they are ill, self-isolating or shielding. Minimum wage increase not enough says Usdaw, the very least key workers deserve is £10 per hour 01 April 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is disappointed that low paid workers have not received the full minimum wage increase they were promised. Today’s increase in the so-called National Living Wage (NLW) of 19p to £8.91 an hour doesn’t meet Usdaw’s call for £10 per hour, the real living wage rate of £9.50 or even the Government’s previously projected rate of £9.21. Customers urged by Usdaw to follow the rules and respect shopworkers as Scotland’s shops start to gradually reopen 30 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on customers to follow the rules and respect shopworkers, as stores in Scotland start to gradually reopen with ‘click and collect’ services next Monday 5 April. TUC Young Workers' Conference 2021: Usdaw highlights how the pandemic has impacted young workers’ rights and safety 26 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members attending this year’s online TUC Young Workers’ Conference, which takes place this weekend (27-28 March). The union is highlighting the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on young workers; in particular that they are more likely to be furloughed, lose their job, be in low-paid insecure work and experience abuse. Boohoo steps towards more ethical trading, but they still need to engage with Usdaw 25 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw represents workers at Boohoo’s warehouse and call centre in Burnley and head office in Manchester, but the company continues to refuse to recognise the union, leaving staff without a real voice at work. Usdaw Ne'er Day trading petition secures a long overdue Scottish Government consultation after a 14 year delay 25 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has secured a commitment from the Scottish Government to consult on large stores closing on New Year’s Day. The union submitted a petition to the Scottish Parliament and spent a year providing evidence to convince the Public Petitions Committee to press Ministers to make progress on a consultation. BCM Fareva, Nottingham: Usdaw condemns threat of fire and rehire if staff don't accept brutal cuts in terms and conditions 24 March 2021 BCM Fareva, the Nottingham based manufacturer of consumer pharma and beauty products for leading brands including Boots, has issued a ‘fire and rehire’ threat if there is a failure to agree proposals to slash employees’ pension, life assurance, sick pay and redundancy payment provisions. Usdaw has written to the company demanding that the threat to impose these cuts is taken off the table. Northern Irish trade unionists back Usdaw's call for a proper festive break 23 March 2021 Shopworkers trade union Usdaw has today won support for a proper break for retail staff over the festive period from delegates participating in the online Biennial Delegate Conference (BDC) of the Northern Ireland Committee (NIC) of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU). ACS crime survey confirms Usdaw findings on the appalling scale of abuse of shopworkers – the Government must act 23 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has again called for legislation to better protect retail staff. Today’s (23 March) figures from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) today show that 89% of colleagues working in local shops have experienced some form of abuse, with over 1.2 million incidents recorded over the last year. Usdaw welcomes Labour's focus on reviving the high street 22 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s speech from the Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds, which set out Labour’s commitment to breathe fresh life into Britain’s high streets and highlighted the need to level the playing field between high street and online retailers. One year of Covid lockdowns and restrictions shows we need a New Deal for Workers 22 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is marking the anniversary of the first coronavirus pandemic lockdown by renewing their call for a New Deal for Workers. BCM Fareva, Nottingham: Usdaw appalled by brutal proposals to slash employees' terms and conditions 19 March 2021 BCM Fareva, the Nottingham based manufacturer of consumer pharma and beauty products for leading brands including Boots, has today announced proposals to slash employees’ pension, life assurance, sick pay and redundancy payment provisions. Usdaw will engage in talks with the company. TUC Black Workers' Conference 2021: Usdaw calls on the Government and employers to act now to end racial inequality 19 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members attending this year’s online Trade Union Congress (TUC) Black Workers’ Conference, which starts today and closes on Sunday. Usdaw is highlighting how the coronavirus crisis and Government failures have exposed the deeply entrenched nature of racism and inequality in British society. Usdaw challenges Tesco fire and rehire tactics in the High Court 18 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is challenging Tesco’s fire and rehire tactics through the English courts, having won a temporary interdict in Scotland for staff at the Livingston distribution centre. Social justice law firm, Thompsons Solicitors, has today issued High Court proceedings. Labour backs a new protection of shopworkers law - Usdaw welcomes cross-party support and urges the Government to act 16 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed support from the Labour frontbench and across the House of Commons for a protection of shopworkers law. The union calls on the Government to include a provision in their Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill to deliver much needed legislation to tackle growing abuse against shopworkers. 8 in 10 shopworkers say abuse has worsened during the pandemic – Usdaw calls on the Government to protect staff 10 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has renewed a call for legislation to protect retail staff after they today (10 March) released new statistics showing that 79% of shopworkers say abuse was worse last year. TUC Disabled Workers' Conference 2021: Usdaw addresses the social, economic and workplace causes of mental distress 10 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members and officials attending this year’s online Trade Union Congress (TUC) Disabled Workers’ Conference, which starts today and closes tomorrow. Usdaw is highlighting the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on disabled workers, focussing on the mental health crisis. Proposed closure of the Arla Trevarrian creamery a devastating blow for the workforce and local economy says Usdaw 08 March 2021 Arla Foods has today announced proposals that could lead to the closure of its Trevarrian cheese making facility in Cornwall. Usdaw to enter into consultation talks. International Women's Day 2021: Usdaw continues the campaign for equality through the pandemic 08 March 2021 Usdaw is marking today’s International Women’s Day by pledging to continue to campaign for equality and to keep women’s equality high on the union’s negotiating, organising and political agendas. Prior to the pandemic inequality in the UK was worsening. During the crisis Usdaw has campaigned to tackle inequality with the New Deal for Workers campaign. Sainsbury's proposes the closure of an East London fulfilment centre - Usdaw will enter into consultation talks 03 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has been informed by supermarket giant Sainsbury’s that they plan to close an online fulfilment centre in Bromley-by-Bow, East London, which puts 650 roles at risk of redundancy. Chancellor again fails to provide the long-term support retail needs says Usdaw - Government's sticking plasters do not go far enough 03 March 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is disappointed that the Chancellor has again chosen short-term measures, when the retail industry is desperate for fundamental reform to save our shops, boost struggling high streets, while protecting jobs and incomes for the long-term. TUC Women's Conference 2021: Usdaw tackles pregnancy and maternity discrimination in redundancy situations 03 March 2021 This week Usdaw delegates will be participating with hundreds of other trade union activists in the online TUC Women’s Conference, 3-5 March, to promote equality and fight discrimination. This year Usdaw is raising concerns about the treatment of pregnant women and new mothers in redundancy situations. Budget 2021: Usdaw launches a retail recovery plan and urges the Chancellor to provide immediate help to save our shops 02 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has today launched a retail recovery plan to help struggling high streets build back better from the coronavirus crisis. The union is challenging the Chancellor to provide immediate assistance, in tomorrow’s Budget, for a struggling retail industry to help high streets, save our shops and protect jobs. Education Secretary's cursory dismissal of union learning is an insult to hundreds of thousands of workers says Usdaw 01 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is appalled by the Secretary of State’s derisory one-word answer of “No” to an important question about saving the Union Learning Fund in today’s House of Commons Education Questions. Usdaw is now looking for the Chancellor to provide the £12 million funding needed to save this valuable scheme that reaches the workers other learning programmes do not. Over half of workers on Universal Credit are struggling to pay bills - Usdaw calls on the Chancellor to retain the £20 uplift 01 March 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today released survey results showing that 57% of workers on Universal Credit are struggling to pay their gas and electric bills. 80% said they would be worried or very worried if the Government removed the £20 weekly uplift. Usdaw again urges the Chancellor to do the right thing in the Budget this Wednesday 3 March, by listening to low-paid workers who are struggling to make ends meet. Usdaw congratulates Anas Sarwar on being elected the new Leader of the Scottish Labour Party 27 February 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has congratulated Anas Sarwar MSP on his election as the new Leader of the Scottish Labour Party. Success for Usdaw's 'Justice for Injured Workers' campaign 26 February 2021 Usdaw has welcomed that the Government has published the regulations relating to the Civil Liability Act 2018, in which they confirm that the small claims limit for employer’s liability and public liability claims will not be increased and will remain at £1,000. Covid vaccine phase 2: Usdaw deeply disappointed that retail staff will not be prioritised, despite clear evidence they are at higher risk 26 February 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has consistently campaigned for shopworkers to be prioritised for vaccination, so the union is deeply disappointed that today the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has rejected prioritisation by occupation. Last month the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released evidence on Covid death rates by occupation, which showed that many key workers are at a higher risk. Sainsbury's pay offer falls short of the £10 per hour aim - Usdaw says staff deserve better 25 February 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is disappointed that the Sainsbury’s and Argos 2021 pay offer does not meet the £10 per hour aim of the union’s New Deal for Workers campaign. The company has offered an increase to £9.50 per hour, which falls short of the deal Usdaw negotiated with Morrisons to pay staff £10 an hour from April. Boots head office announcement puts 300 jobs at risk - Usdaw calls for talks 25 February 2021 High street pharmacy Boots have announced a further restructure of their head office in Beeston, Nottinghamshire. Usdaw is calling on the company to enter into talks with the union. TUC LGBT+ Conference 2021: Usdaw highlights the impact of the pandemic on LGBT+ workers and seeks to address inequality 25 February 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members and officials attending this year’s online Trade Union Congress (TUC) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Plus (LGBT+) Conference, which starts today and closes tomorrow. Usdaw is highlighting the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on LGBT+ workers and seeking to address longstanding inequality issues that have been entrenched still further by the crisis. Crimestoppers Scotland joint campaign to stop abuse of shopworkers welcomed by Usdaw 24 February 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s launch of a joint campaign by Crimestoppers Scotland to raise awareness and stop abuse of shopworkers. The key message is to ‘speak up 100% anonymously about attacks on shopworkers’. Budget 2021: Usdaw makes the case for retail recovery, along with support for workers’ jobs, incomes and lifelong learning 24 February 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has written the Chancellor of the Exchequer outlining Usdaw’s key priorities for next week’s Budget on Wednesday 3 March 2021. Non-essential stores could reopen on 12 April - Usdaw calls on customers to follow the rules and for retail staff to be prioritised for vaccination 22 February 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on customers to follow the rules and respect shopworkers, as non-essential stores in England could reopen on 12 April, according to today’s roadmap out of lockdown. Usdaw also urges the Government to ensure shopworkers are high on the priority list for vaccination. Usdaw backs Keir Starmer’s vision for a Britain based on security and opportunity 18 February 2021 In a speech about his vision for the future, Keir Starmer spelt out the choices facing Britain in the March Budget and the decade to come, vision that Usdaw backs as one that will make a real difference for the union’s members. Jane Jones is elected the new President of Usdaw 15 February 2021 Jane Jones has been elected President of Usdaw in an all-member ballot of Usdaw members. Jane will take over from Amy Murphy following the Union’s Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) 25-26 April. Usdaw - President and Executive Council Elections 2021 - 2024 15 February 2021 The report of voting for the above elections is as follows: Usdaw victory blocks Tesco 'fire and rehire' tactic - Scottish Court of Session rules in favour of workers affected 12 February 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has today won an interdict in the Court of Session in Edinburgh against Tesco forcing some of the staff at the Livingston distribution centre onto a new contract, which would result in the affected staff losing between £4,000 and £19,000 per year. Usdaw joins a Labour and trade union taskforce to promote a new deal on workers' rights 11 February 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis will represent Usdaw on a new taskforce: ‘Recover and Rebuild: Power in the Workplace’, which brings together Labour frontbencher Andy McDonald MP and the Labour affiliated trade unions. How many retail job losses does it take for the Government to act? 11 February 2021 Paddy Lillis – Usdaw General Secretary writes…You only have to walk down any high street to see how the retail sector has been impacted by the pandemic, with 20,000 store closures across the UK and 180,000 jobs lost last year. If any other industry faced this level of upheaval, there would quite rightly be a public outcry and Government action, but that is not the case with retail. That is why Usdaw launched our ‘Save our Shops’ campaign. Unilever redundancy announcement is a devastating blow for frontline workers says Usdaw 10 February 2021 Unilever has today announced proposals to remove more than 50 roles from its Leeds aerosol manufacturing site. Usdaw will now enter into consultation talks. Displaying results 751 - 850 (of 1852) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ...38 next
Quick Links Publications All News Join Us Contact Us Terms & Conditions Cookie Policy Privacy Notice Sitemap
Free prize draw Enter our free prize draw to win a £100 Love2Shop Gift Voucher courtesy of Usdaw Protect. Email address..