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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 1051 - 1150 (of 1852) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ...38 next Too many shopworkers are assaulted, they need the protection of the law - Usdaw will tell a Scottish Parliament Committee tomorrow 02 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw will tomorrow give evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee in support of the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill, which is being promoted by Daniel Johnson MSP (Labour, Edinburgh Southern). Usdaw seeks reassurances for members working in Asda as the company confirms talks with 'third-party investors' 27 February 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is in discussions with Asda management as Walmart confirms they are in negotiations with a small number of parties interested in acquiring Asda. Usdaw is the recognised trade union for Asda staff in Northern Ireland. Broad coalition calls on the Government to exclude workplace injuries from the small claims limit increase 26 February 2020 A broad coalition today met in Parliament to jointly call on the Government to step back from pushing more workplace injury cases through the small claims court process. Tesco restructure of in-store bakery operations puts 1816 roles at risk - Usdaw to go into consultation talks 25 February 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw will be entering into collective consultation with Tesco after the company announces a restructure of in-store bakery operations that will result in 1816 roles being put at risk of redundancy Government should exclude workplace injuries from the small claims limit increase says Usdaw 25 February 2020 A broad coalition will come together tomorrow in Parliament to discuss a call on the Government to step back from pushing more workplace injury cases through the small claims court process. Usdaw urges MPs to support an Early Day Motion on shopworker assaults, tabled by Gareth Thomas MP 24 February 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a House of Commons Early Day Motion on the assault of shopworkers. The union is urging MPs to support the motion, which is proposed by Gareth Thomas MP (Labour/Co-op, Harrow West). South West Labour Conference: Usdaw calls for action to 'save our shops' 14 February 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is raising the ongoing retail crisis at the 2020 annual conference of Labour South West, which starts on Saturday 15 February in Bristol and runs through to Sunday. MPs debate the proposed closure of Ikea's Coventry store - Usdaw calls for Government action to 'save our shops' 13 February 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw welcomes an adjournment debate in the House of Commons about the proposed closure of the Ikea store in Coventry, which puts over 350 jobs at risk. The debate was led by Zarah Sultana (Labour, Coventry South). Staff are devastated and shocked by the proposed closure of the M&S/DHL Long Eaton Distribution Centre says Usdaw 13 February 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has been notified that DHL plan to close their distribution centre in Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire following a review of logistics operations by Marks and Spencer. Usdaw urges the Prime Minister to turn his claim to not tolerate violence against shopworkers into action 12 February 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed Alex Norris MP (Labour and Co-operative Party, Nottingham North) raising the issue of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers during today’s Prime Minister’s Questions. Words alone will not protect shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse says Usdaw 11 February 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is disappointed by the Government’s response to today’s Westminster Hall debate on protection of retail workers, secured by Mike Amesbury MP (Labour, Weaver Vale), which took place at 4.30pm on Tuesday 11 February 2020. Usdaw welcomes Mike Amesbury MP highlighting violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers 10 February 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed tomorrow’s Westminster Hall debate on protection of retail workers, secured by Mike Amesbury MP (Labour, Weaver Vale), which takes place at 4.30pm on Tuesday 11 February 2020. Heart unions week: Usdaw welcomes the TUC focusing on tackling sexual harassment 10 February 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the start of heart unions week, 10-16 February, as a chance to show why unions are vital for everyone at work and encourage them to join a union. North West Labour Conference Usdaw calls for action to save our shops 07 February 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is raising the ongoing retail crisis at the annual conference of Labour North West, which starts tomorrow, at Southport Theatre and Convention Centre, and runs through to Sunday. Usdaw welcomes the selection of Liam Byrne MP as Labour's candidate for West Midlands Mayor 06 February 2020 Liam Byrne, MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill, has been selected as the Labour Party’s candidate for the West Midlands metro-mayoral election on May 7th. Retention of Scotland's uniform business rates welcomed, Usdaw calls for Government action to 'save our shops' 05 February 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed MSPs’ voting to retain universal business rates in the Stage 3 Holyrood debate on the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill. Usdaw nominates Jackie Baillie MSP for Deputy Leader of Scottish Labour 05 February 2020 Retail trade union and Labour’s third largest affiliate has today decided to nominate Jackie Baillie MSP for Deputy Leader of Scottish Labour. Scottish shopworkers need the Protection of Workers Bill says Usdaw 04 February 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has backed a bid by Daniel Johnson MSP (Labour, Edinburgh Southern) to prevent violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. The union has responded to the Economy, Energy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee’s consultation on the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill. IKEA staff devastated by the proposed closure of the Coventry store says Usdaw 04 February 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw will now enter into consultation talks after IKEA announced they propose to close their Coventry store, putting over 350 jobs at risk. Usdaw calls on MSPs to vote for the retention of uniform business rates in Scotland 04 February 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has called on MSPs to vote against the scrapping of universal business rates, ahead of Stage 3 debate on the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill in Holyrood today (Tuesday 4 February). Keir Starmer tells Usdaw he will 'walk shoulder to shoulder with the trade unions, day in day out' 29 January 2020 Retail trade union and Labour’s fourth largest affiliate has today welcomed Keir Starmer to a national seminar of the union’s organising staff at Manchester Airport. Usdaw’s Executive Council last week nominated Keir Starmer for leader and Angela Rayner for deputy leader of the Labour Party. Over 90% of Belfast shopworkers oppose longer Sunday trading - Usdaw proposes an industrial strategy for retail 27 January 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has responded to Belfast City Council’s consultation on 'Sundays in the City' with an emphatic ‘no’ to longer Sunday trading hours. The union calls on the City Council to engage in an industrial strategy for the retail sector that involves local and national government, retailers and all key stakeholders working together. Shoplifting up by 14% in the last decade - Usdaw calls on the Government to cut crime and protect shopworkers 23 January 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for Government action in light of the Office for National Statistics today reporting a 14% increase in police recorded incidents of shoplifting in England and Wales over the last decade. Theft from shops is a main trigger for violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. Morrisons proposed store management restructure - Usdaw statement 23 January 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has been briefed by Morrisons that the company propose to restructure management roles in their stores, which will result in a reduction in management roles and additional staff hours in stores. Labour leadership: Usdaw nominates Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner 20 January 2020 Retail trade union and Labour’s fourth largest affiliate has today decided to nominate Keir Starmer for leader and Angela Rayner for deputy leader of the Labour Party. The decision was taken at Usdaw’s Central Office in Manchester by the union’s lay member elected Executive Council. Over 3,000 Usdaw members call on their MSPs to stop shops opening on Ne'er Day 09 January 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw today delivered over 3,000 postcards to the Scottish Parliament from shopworkers who are calling for an end to New Year’s Day trading in large stores. Scottish Retail Consortium and Usdaw jointly call for the retention of uniform business rate in Scotland 06 January 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has added its voice to those calling for the retention of the uniform business rate. B&M staff devastated by the proposed closure of the Blackpool distribution centre 03 January 2020 B&M informed staff on 16 December of their proposal to close the Blackpool distribution centre; citing the unsuitability of the site and the impact of an extended distribution network. The proposal puts 128 jobs at risk. Usdaw calls for shops to stay closed on Ne'er Day to give shopworkers a well-deserved break 31 December 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is backing 98% of Scottish members by calling for large stores to stay closed tomorrow, New Year’s Day. Usdaw disappointed that the Government's minimum wage increase fails to deliver £10 per hour or an end to rip-off youth rates 31 December 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has expressed disappointment that the Government has not listened to Usdaw’s detailed evidence for a £10 minimum wage for all workers and an end to rip-off youth rates. All shopworkers want for Christmas is a decent break - Usdaw finds 77% say Boxing Day working ruins Christmas 23 December 2019 Retail trade union Usdaw is seeking the longest possible break over the Christmas and New Year period, to provide shopworkers with a well-deserved breather. Ne'er Day petition launched in the Scottish Parliament - Usdaw survey finds 98% call for shops to close 19 December 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today launched a petition on the Scottish Parliament website that calls on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to launch a consultation on implementing legislation already in place to ban most large shops from opening on New Year’s Day. Sign the petition: All shopworkers want for Christmas is a decent break - Usdaw says 81% are not happy to work on Boxing Day 19 December 2019 Retail trade union Usdaw is seeking the longest possible break over the Christmas and New Year period, to provide shopworkers with a well-deserved breather. All shopworkers want for Christmas is a decent break - Usdaw survey shows 97% oppose Boxing Day trading #XmasIsNotWorking 18 December 2019 Retail trade union Usdaw is seeking the longest possible break over the Christmas and New Year period, to provide shopworkers with a well-deserved breather. General election result is devastating, Labour needs to listen and reflect says Usdaw 13 December 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has expressed deep disappointment with the result of the general election, but praises Usdaw activists who worked hard for a different outcome. Vote Labour today for better pay and to save our shops says Usdaw 12 December 2019 Retail trade union Usdaw urges members to vote Labour today for real change for working people. Polls open 7am to 10pm. Joint trade unions say Unilever proposals to cut pensions smacks of opportunism 02 December 2019 Unilever have begun to brief its staff today on their proposals to close its defined benefit pension scheme for new starters and dramatically reduce the value of pension provision for existing members of staff. We all love a Black Friday bargain, but please respect shopworkers says Usdaw 29 November 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for people to ‘keep their cool’ on Black Friday (29 November 2019) as millions of shoppers are set to take advantage of what is now described as the biggest discounting day of the retail year. Ashfield Labour candidate Natalie Fleet calls on Lidl to recognise Usdaw as the union for their staff 29 November 2019 Usdaw is the trade union for Lidl staff and today their campaign for recognition was supported by Natalie Fleet. The Labour candidate for Ashfield joined union activists outside Lidl to protest against the company’s refusal to speak to Usdaw and encourage staff to join the union. State Pension Entitlement for Women: Did you pay a reduced rate of National Insurance known as 'Married Women’s Stamp?' 25 November 2019 If the answer is “yes” carry on reading... Usdaw response to the Conservative manifesto launch 24 November 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has warned minimum wage workers not to be fooled by Boris Johnson’s minimum wage promise. Usdaw continues to call for £10 per hour now for all workers, with an end to youth rates and action on insecure employment. Labour's manifesto offers real change for working people - Usdaw backs commitments to tackling in-work poverty and the retail crisis 21 November 2019 Retail trade union Usdaw has hailed Labour’s general election manifesto, launched today, as a chance for real change for working people. 'Rewriting the Rules of our Economy' - Usdaw welcomes John McDonnell's commitment to give workers a real voice 19 November 2019 Retail union Usdaw has welcomed a speech by Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell where he explained how Labour will rewrite the rules of our economy by reforming how large businesses are governed and owned, and stopping decisions being imposed on workers. Usdaw shows solidarity with CWU members in Royal Mail 18 November 2019 Usdaw’s Executive Council today backed the Communications Workers Union (CWU) stand against Royal Mail bosses and the High Court’s ‘outrageous’ decision to invalidate the postal workers’ overwhelming ‘yes’ vote. Equal Pay Day 2019: Usdaw calls for a £10 an hour minimum wage to help close the gender pay gap - only Labour will deliver 14 November 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is calling for action to close the gender pay gap on ‘Equal Pay Day 2019’, Thursday 14 November, which marks the day that women will effectively work for free until the end of the year because of the gender pay gap. BRC and Usdaw jointly call for an end to violence against retail workers 14 November 2019 The latest survey of shopworkers by Usdaw shows that violence has increased by over 25% in the last year. This is despite the British Retail Consortium (BRC) figures showing record spending of over £1 billion by retailers on crime prevention. Respect for Shopworkers: Usdaw and Co-op joined by the Mayor of London at a Freedom From Fear Summit 12 November 2019 Shopworkers trade union Usdaw partnered with convenience food retailer Co-op Group, at the beginning of Respect for Shopworkers Week, to organise a summit of retailers to co-ordinate efforts to tackle violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. Retail staff are abused, threatened or assaulted on average over 21 times a year - Usdaw launches Respect for Shopworkers Week 11 November 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today launched Respect for Shopworkers Week with shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that an average shopworker is verbally abused, threatened or assaulted more than 21 times a year, which is nearly once a fortnight. 'Real' Living Wage uprating supported by Usdaw, but it's time for at least £10 per hour for all workers 11 November 2019 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed today’s increase in Living Wage rates, as set by the Living Wage Foundation, and continues to call for at least £10 per hour for workers of all ages. Labour's commitment to invest in early years provision is backed by Usdaw 08 November 2019 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Labour’s promised investment in early years provisions to transform the lives of children and their families. Displaying results 1051 - 1150 (of 1852) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ...38 next
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