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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 901 - 1000 (of 1852) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ...38 next Usdaw welcomes compulsory wearing of face coverings in shops in Wales 11 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s announcement that the mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops in Wales will start on Monday, something the union has long called for. Usdaw urges the public to comply and respect shop workers 125,000 job losses on our struggling high streets shows that the retail industry urgently needs a Government recovery plan says Usdaw 09 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has again urged the Government to agree with employers and trade unions a recovery plan for the high street, after new analysis reveals that more than 125,000 retail jobs have been lost in the first eight months of 2020. This is far higher than previous estimates. The very least key workers deserve is a pay rise says Usdaw 08 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is angered by reports that Government ministers and the Low Pay Commission are reported to be suggesting that a minimum wage increase next April could be shelved, claiming it is unaffordable. Shopworkers' Protection Pledge backed by Usdaw - MPs urged to support tougher action on assaults of retail staff 02 September 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is supporting a campaign by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to improve legislation to protect shopworkers from violence. The BRC has today launched a Shopworkers’ Protection Pledge, which has been signed by MPs who support legislation necessary to protect shopworkers. IKEA to continue paying workers affected by Coronavirus their full sick pay 01 September 2020 On 28 August IKEA released a press statement confirming that they will continue to pay workers affected by Coronavirus their full sick pay. Abuse of shopworkers petition passes 50K signatures in a week - Usdaw urges the Government to respond positively 01 September 2020 A parliamentary petition that seeks to protect retail staff from violence, threats and abuse has passed 50,000 signatures in a week. Launched by shop workers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis, it became the fastest growing petition on the parliamentary website when it passed 10,000 signatures in one day, which means the Government now has to respond. Abuse of shopworkers petition crosses the first hurdle of 10K signatures in one day - Usdaw urges the Government to respond positively 20 August 2020 Shop workers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis yesterday launched a petition to protect retail staff from violence, threats and abuse. It is now the fastest growing petition on the parliamentary website, having passed 10,000 signatures in one day. This means the Government now has to respond to the petition. Shopworkers' trade union leader Paddy Lillis launches a petition to protect retail staff from violence and abuse 19 August 2020 In response to continued growing assaults, threats and abuse against shopworkers and the doubling of such incidents during the coronavirus emergency, Usdaw General Secretary Paddy Lillis has today (Wednesday) launched a House of Commons petition calling on the Government to legislate to protect shopworkers. Petition on abuse of shop workers is backed by retail employers - Usdaw welcomes the support and calls on the Government to listen 19 August 2020 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed the support of retail employers and their representative bodies for his parliamentary petition launched today, calling on the Government to support legislation to protect shop workers from violence, threats and abuse. M&S staff shocked by 7,000 more job losses - Usdaw calls for urgent talks and the Government to help save the high street 18 August 2020 Shopworkers' trade union Usdaw has renewed its call for recognition as the trade union for Marks & Spencer staff after the company today announced 7,000 job losses across the business. The union also urges the Government to intervene to help save the high street. Debenhams crisis deepens – Usdaw again calls for urgent talks and for the staff to be treated with dignity 17 August 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is again calling for urgent talks with Debenhams’ administrators after 2,500 shop and warehouse jobs were axed last week and Hilco Capital has been appointed to look at options around liquidation. The union urges the company to engage with Usdaw and to treat the staff with dignity and respect at this very difficult time. Debenhams turmoil continues as 2,500 job losses announced - Usdaw calls for urgent talks and for administrators to follow the law 11 August 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is calling for urgent talks with Debenhams’ administrators as 2,500 shop and warehouse jobs are set to be axed. The union is deeply concerned that the necessary consultation processes are not taking place and are preparing a legal challenge on behalf of members affected. As new rules on face coverings come into force in Northern Ireland, Usdaw calls for the public to support shopworkers 07 August 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is reminding shoppers that the wearing of face coverings is mandatory from Monday 10 August in shops and shopping centres in Northern Ireland. Usdaw expresses concern that an increase in business rates could put more jobs at risk 06 August 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has expressed major concerns over reports that the Government is considering increasing business rates for premises with a rateable value over £51,000. Usdaw calls for paid time off for carers 05 August 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has responded to a Government consultation on a proposed new right for eligible employees to take one week's unpaid leave each year to provide care. Selfridges planning to cut 450 jobs as annual sales expected to fall due to the pandemic 28 July 2020 Following a review of its business the retailer is set to reduce its total headcount by 14 per cent to cope with the impact of the virus, the subsequent lockdown and the changes that have been happening on the high street even before COVID-19. As new rules on face covering come into force in England, Usdaw calls for the public to support shopworkers 23 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is reminding shoppers that the wearing of face coverings is mandatory from Friday 24 July in shops in England. Usdaw asks shoppers to follow the law and help to protect shopworkers and other customers by wearing a face covering, while following existing social distancing and hygiene procedures. Shopworkers are not responsible for enforcing the law, and abuse should not be part of the job. Usdaw welcomes ruling that universal credit monthly assessment method is “irrational and unlawful” 22 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the ruling that assessing universal credit payments on a monthly – rather than four-weekly – basis is “irrational and unlawful”. Usdaw welcomes pay rise for public sector workers but says the only way to reward all key workers is with a £10 minimum wage and a New Deal 21 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the above-inflation pay rise for almost 900,000 public sector workers. After months of being on the frontline of the Coronavirus pandemic this will be good news for public sector workers. Marks and Spencer planning to cut 950 roles 21 July 2020 Following speculation in the press about potential job losses the company today announced that it will be axing 950 roles as part of a major restructuring of its store management and head office operations. Minimum wage of at least £10 and an end to rip-off youth rates - Usdaw gives evidence to the Low Pay Commission 16 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is today giving oral evidence to the Low Pay Commission on minimum wage rates, ahead of them making recommendations to the Government about National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates to be introduced on 1 April 2021. Government must engage with Usdaw and retailers to agree detailed face coverings advice 14 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is concerned that the Secretary of State for Health did not indicate, in his statement to the House of Commons, that the Government will engage with the union and retailers on detailed guidance for the mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops. Usdaw welcomes compulsory wearing of face coverings in shops and calls for detailed advice to be agreed 13 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops, but warns that it can only be effective alongside existing social distancing and hygiene procedures. Usdaw calls on the Government to publish detailed guidance and safety procedures that are agreed with the union and retail employers. Government confusion on face coverings is not helpful for shop workers - Usdaw calls for clarity 13 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has urged the Government to clarify their policy on face coverings in shops. The union recognises that face coverings can help limit the spread of the virus, but reiterates the need to follow established social distancing measures. Usdaw is calling for clarity and detailed guidance to end confusion and help protect retail staff from abuse. Boots announces plans to cut more than 4,000 jobs - a further crushing blow to high street says Usdaw 09 July 2020 Today, Boots has announced plans to cut around 7% of its workforce within retail, head office and opticians in order to mitigate the significant impact of Covid-19. Usdaw welcomes that Covid-19 testing will be extended to some shop workers and urges employers to support staff through the process 09 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s Department of Health and Social Care announcement that shop workers in some areas and businesses will be tested for Covid-19, as part of a new pilot, even though they have no symptoms. The union is calling on employers to support staff through the process. Boohoo needs to engage with trade unions to sort out their woes, as they promised MPs, says Usdaw 09 July 2020 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 urges the company to engage with the union, as they promised the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee, to help repair their reputation and ensure staff are treated with fairness and respect. Usdaw supporting members through the proposed transfer and closure of the Central England Co-op travel business 08 July 2020 Central England Co-operative have today announced their plan to close their travel business, with 16 branches transferring to Midcounties Co-operative and the remaining 8 branches set for closure. Prime Minister says 'zero-tolerance' of violence against shop workers, but fails to back words with action says Usdaw 08 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw today criticised the Prime Minister for failing to back a new law to protect shop workers from violence, even if measures announced by the Government yesterday fail to stem the growing levels of abuse, with incidents doubling during the coronavirus emergency. Usdaw calls for a firm commitment from the Government to take all available actions to tackle the issue. Usdaw shocked that the Chancellor makes no mention of retail when the industry desperately needs a recovery plan 08 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw called on the Chancellor to announce in today’s economic statement an urgent recovery plan for the struggling retail industry. The union is shocked that no mention was made of the tens of thousands of retail jobs already lost or the difficulties the high street is facing, let alone any suggestion of a recovery plan. Scottish shop workers remain nervous about the introduction of mandatory face coverings in stores says Usdaw 07 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has received numerous calls from concerned members after the Scottish Government announced that face coverings will be mandatory in shops from this Friday. Government rejects new law to protect retail staff from violence and abuse - Usdaw is deeply disappointed 07 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has expressed deep disappointment that the Government has today rejected proposals for a new law to protect shop workers from violence, threats and abuse, despite evidence that incidents have doubled during the coronavirus emergency. Usdaw urges the Government to fundamentally reform flexible working to help working parents through the Covid-19 crisis 06 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has today responded to a call for evidence about the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on women in the workplace, initiated by the Women and Work All Part Parliamentary Group, with a call to strengthen and extend the right to request flexible working in the following ways: Chancellor called on by Usdaw to announce an urgent retail recovery plan 06 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on the Chancellor to announce in Wednesday’s economic statement an urgent recovery plan for the struggling retail industry, which is developed with trade unions and retail employers and includes: Union leaders warn of return to 80s mass unemployment if bold action not taken to save jobs 05 July 2020 The heads of the TUC and Britain’s four largest unions have today warned, in a joint statement, of a return to 1980s levels of mass unemployment if urgent action is not taken to support workers and businesses. Published ahead of the Chancellor’s financial statement – they warn there is only a “very small window” to prevent hundreds of thousands from losing their jobs. Respect workers says Usdaw as more businesses are allowed to reopen if it is safe 03 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is urging the public to respect staff and employers to ensure safety as more businesses, including pubs, restaurants and cafés, are allowed to reopen if safe on Saturday 4 July. Scottish retailers urged by Usdaw to maintain two metre social distancing in shops despite mandatory face coverings 02 July 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging retailers to maintain social distancing in shops at two metres, as agreed in joint safety guidance, despite the Scottish Government today announcing that face coverings will be mandatory in shops. The union also calls on customers to respect staff who have to enforce safety in stores. Huge job losses on struggling high streets shows that retail urgently needs a Government recovery plan says Usdaw 01 July 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has again urged the Government to agree with employers and trade unions a recovery plan for the high street, after thousands of further job losses are announced. 100 days of lockdown and it is clear that we need a new deal for workers says Usdaw 01 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is marking 100 days of lockdown by calling for a new deal for workers, after the coronavirus emergency has shown that millions of low-paid and undervalued workers have stepped up in the most difficult of circumstances to keep our country going. Law to protect Scottish shopworkers from violence and abuse takes a step forward - Usdaw calls for MSP support at stage 2 30 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee today unanimously passing to the next stage the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill, promoted by Daniel Johnson MSP (Labour, Edinburgh Southern). Usdaw calls for MSPs to support the measure when it is debated at stage 2. Usdaw joins Maternity Action in calling on the Government to protect expectant and new mothers from unfair redundancy 29 June 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has co-signed a letter to Business Secretary Alok Sharma, organised by the campaigning charity Maternity Action, calling on the Government to support and adopt the Pregnancy & Maternity (Redundancy Protection) Bill that is set to be introduced in the House of Commons on 8 July. Five steps for considerate shopping launched by Usdaw, SRC and the Scottish Government 29 June 2020 With retailers permitted to re-open their stores from Monday 29 June Usdaw and the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC), along with the Scottish Government have come together to launch five simple steps to encourage considerate shopping. They are urging the public to play their part in creating a safe and enjoyable retail environment for other customers and retail staff. Legislation to protect shopworkers from violence and abuse called for by Usdaw and the Co-op 26 June 2020 Shopworkers trade union Usdaw and convenience store giant the Co-op have both challenged Government inertia on first anniversary of the closure of their call for evidence on violence against staff. In the last year store crime has rocketed by 140% year on year and abuse is on the rise despite key worker classification. Stay cool as temperatures rise - workers need extra protection from the hot weather says Usdaw 25 June 2020 As the mercury rises on the hottest day of the year so far, retail trade union Usdaw is calling for a legal maximum workplace temperature to protect workers health and safety. Employers must also take care to protect staff and take account of new working practices because of the Coronavirus emergency. TUC LGBT+ Conference 2020: Usdaw highlights discrimination of LGBT+ parents at work 25 June 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw had submitted a motion to the TUC LGBT+ Conference, which will not now go ahead this week because of the Coronavirus emergency. Usdaw’s motion about discrimination of LGBT+ working parents will now be referred to the TUC LGBT+ Workers’ Committee, along with all motions on the conference agenda. ‘Nobody should be penalised for doing the right thing’ says the PM – so pay SSP at average earnings responds Usdaw 24 June 2020 Usdaw has called on the Prime Minister to back up his words with actions by improving Statutory Sick Pay so that it reflects the average earnings and doesn’t penalise those taking necessary time off to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Retailers urged by Usdaw to maintain existing two metre social distancing in shops 23 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging retailers to maintain social distancing in shops at two metres, as agreed in joint safety guidance, after the Prime Minister announces a ‘one metre plus’ rule for situations where two metre distancing cannot be observed. He today confirmed to the House of Commons that “where it is possible to keep two metres apart, people should”. Government rethink on longer Sunday trading welcomed by Usdaw, we now need an industrial strategy and recovery plan for retail 22 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed reports that the Government will not be pressing ahead with plans to deregulate Sunday trading hours having listened to the arguments. Usdaw continues to call for an industrial strategy for retail, which was struggling before the Coronavirus emergency and a tripartite recovery plan involving government, retailers and Usdaw. Social distancing in shops should stay at two metres and any changes must only be done by agreement says Usdaw 22 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called for social distancing in shops to stay at two metres, as agreed in a tripartite process involving the union, retailers and the Government. Usdaw calls for any changes to the joint safety guidance for retail to only be done through further discussion and agreement. Usdaw warns the BEIS Select Committee of a struggling high street and calls for a Government recovery plan 18 June 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has today given oral evidence to the BEIS Select Committee enquiry into the impact of the Coronavirus emergency, with a call for the Government to agree with employers and trade unions a recovery plan for the high street, which was already struggling before the Coronavirus emergency. Displaying results 901 - 1000 (of 1852) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ...38 next
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