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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 1151 - 1250 (of 1830) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ...37 next Burnley councillors overwhelmingly back the Usdaw campaign to be recognised as the trade union for Boohoo workers 11 July 2019 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the overwhelming support of Burnley councillors, as they backed a motion to last night’s full council meeting urging online clothes retailer Boohoo to engage with the union. Government needs to do more to 'save our shops' - Usdaw disappointed with today's response to a parliamentary debate on the retail crisis 10 July 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw remains disappointed that the Government didn’t offer more help to a retail industry in crisis, provide a clear and coherent strategy to ‘save our shops’ or even offer to meet the union to discuss their Industrial Strategy for Retail. Parliament to discuss the crisis on our high streets - Usdaw welcomes the Westminster Hall debate secured by Liz Twist MP 09 July 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw welcomes a Westminster Hall debate on ‘Developing a retail strategy for the future’ which has been secured by Liz Twist MP (Labour, Blaydon) and will take place tomorrow at 2.30pm, Wednesday 10 July 2019. Burnley Council to consider Boohoo's refusal to engage with Usdaw 04 July 2019 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a motion to Burnley full council urging online clothes retailer Boohoo to engage with the union, which is set to be debated and voted on next Wednesday 10 July 2019. TUC LGBT+ Conference: Usdaw tackles hate crime and hate speech 03 July 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members attending the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Plus (LGBT+) Conference, where they will be tackling deep concerns about a significant growth in hate crimes and hate speech. The conference takes place in Congress House, London and starts tomorrow. Unions welcome Unilever's commitment to the TUC's Dying to Work charter 02 July 2019 Usdaw, Unite and the GMB have welcomed Unilever adding their name to a charter aimed at helping employees who become terminally ill at work and protecting their rights at work. The formal signing of the charter took place on 20 June 2019 at Port Sunlight. ICTU Biennial Conference: Usdaw calls for action to 'save our shops' in the face of a retail crisis 01 July 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union is raising the retail crisis at the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Biennial Delegate Conference, which starts tomorrow in Dublin. South Derbyshire Müller plant closure confirmed - a devastating blow for a loyal workforce says Usdaw 01 July 2019 Müller Milk and Ingredients, one of the UK’s largest dairy producers, has today confirmed plans to close their Foston site in South Derbyshire. This puts 223 jobs at risk of redundancy, with operations likely to cease by the end of the year. 80% of retail staff say violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers are getting worse - Usdaw calls on the Government to act 28 June 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today responded to the Government’s ‘call for evidence’ by telling the Home Office that 80% of shopworkers believe violence and abuse are getting worse and nearly two-thirds have been victims of a physical or verbal attack. Tory leadership candidates offer little hope for tackling the crisis on our high streets says Usdaw 28 June 2019 Following the two Conservative leadership candidates laying out their manifestoes for the high street, Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw says there is little hope that the next Conservative Prime Minister will take the significant action needed to save our shops and the local communities that depend on them, Retail employers join Usdaw's call on Government to act on violence and abuse against shopworkers 28 June 2019 A group of businesses and trade bodies representing the retail sector, along with the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw, have written to the Home Secretary and other Ministers, calling for more to be done to tackle widespread violence and abuse against shopworkers. Boots confirms 200 store closures - Usdaw calls on the company to enter into talks 28 June 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is calling on Walgreens Boots Alliance to enter into talks with the union after the company confirms the closure of around 200 stores by 2021. Usdaw members at Sainsbury's Waltham Point Distribution Centre to take strike action on Thursday 27 June 26 June 2019 Tomorrow morning from 6am, Usdaw members at Sainsbury’s Waltham Point will take strike action over the company’s changes to the attendance policy. The strike action will last for 24 hours. TUC's 'This Is Not Working' campaign - tackling sexual harassment - welcomed and supported by Usdaw 26 June 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed a new TUC campaign to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace. The ‘This Is Not Working’ campaign calls on the Government to take immediate action with a new, easily enforceable legal duty requiring employers to take all reasonable steps to protect workers from sexual harassment and victimisation. Save our Shops! Usdaw's campaign hits the high streets again tomorrow 21 June 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is campaigning for the Government to take urgent action to ‘Save Our Shops’. Activists from the union will be engaging with local MPs and the shopping public to urge them to support the campaign by signing the ‘Save our Shops’ petition. See below for a list of event locations. Save our Shops! Usdaw's campaign hits Gloucester city centre tomorrow 21 June 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is campaigning for the Government to take urgent action to ‘Save Our Shops’. Activists from the union will be joined by Fran Boait (Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate for Gloucester) and engaging with the shopping public to urge them to support the campaign by signing the ‘Save our Shops’ petition. Usdaw to protest at tomorrow's Boohoo AGM and questions the company's ethical trading credentials 20 June 2019 Retail trade union Usdaw is continuing their campaign for recognition at online clothes retailer Boohoo by asking shareholders to consider the impact of the company’s questionable ethical trading credentials. Boohoo is persistently blocking Usdaw, despite a recommendation from a parliamentary committee and the Ethicial Trading Initiative (ETI), and has instructed staff not to speak to the union and to bin Usdaw leaflets. Justice for former Lockwoods Liverpool Limited workers - Usdaw calls for reform of insolvency law to protect staff and taxpayers 20 June 2019 Usdaw has won justice for members who worked for Lockwoods Liverpool Limited, a meat processing factory in Liverpool. The Liverpool Employment Tribunal granted a Protective Award after they agreed that there was no information or consultation with Usdaw and no special circumstances allowing the company not to comply with its legal obligations. Usdaw welcomes Co-op calls for action to tackle attacks against shopworkers 20 June 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s call by the Co-op for stronger protection for retail staff in the face of rising attacks. Usdaw calls for strike action at Sainsbury's Distribution Centre 13 June 2019 Following yesterday’s overwhelming ballot result, Usdaw has now informed Sainsbury’s of our intention to take strike action on Thursday, 27 June 2019. The strike action, which will start at 6am and last for 24 hours, will affect warehouse workers at Sainsbury’s Waltham Point Distribution Centre. Living Wage Foundation's new 'Living Hours' campaign welcomed by Usdaw 13 June 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed the Living Wage Foundation’s (LWF) new ‘Living Hours’ campaign, which focuses on the issues of job insecurity and underemployment. The LWF describe the campaign as a practical solution that employers can adopt to help provide the security and stability that low paid workers need to make ends meet. Usdaw members at Sainsbury's Waltham Point Distribution Centre vote in favour of industrial action 12 June 2019 Usdaw members working at Sainsbury’s Waltham Point have voted by 73%, on a turnout of 67%, to take industrial in response to the Company’s proposed changes to the attendance policy. 'Time for Better Pay' petition closes with over 50,000 signatures - Usdaw is now seeking a debate in Parliament 11 June 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw launched the ‘Time for Better Pay’ petition to express deep concerns about the pay and rights of a growing number of workers who find themselves in increasingly insecure employment. The petition has now closed with the support of over 50,000 signatures and Usdaw is seeking a debate in Parliament about the issues of low pay and insecure work. Government must offer more than warm words about Arcadia as the high street crisis deepens - Usdaw calls for a retail industrial strategy 11 June 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called on the Government to step up its efforts to tackle the high street crisis as the fate of another major retailer hangs in the balance, along with the jobs of 18,000 staff. Arcadia has been locked in negotiations with landlords as it seeks agreement on company voluntary arrangements, and a further meeting is due tomorrow. Boohoo claims ring hollow after the company instructs staff to ignore Usdaw reps and bin their leaflets 11 June 2019 Retail trade union Usdaw continues their campaign for recognition at online clothes retailer Boohoo, despite the company telling all staff not to speak to Usdaw reps outside the Burnley site and to put union leaflets in the bin. Save our shops: Two new reports expose the depth of the crisis on our high streets - Usdaw calls for a retail industrial strategy 10 June 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw calls on the Government to adopt the union’s industrial strategy for retail, which was launched last week in Parliament, after two reports today show that retail footfall is slowing down and consumers fear for the future of the high street. Usdaw calls for at least £10 minimum wage and an end to rip-off youth rates 07 June 2019 Shopworkers trade union Usdaw has today responded to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) consultation on minimum wage rates. The LPC is currently taking evidence ahead of making recommendations to the Government about National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates to be introduced on 1 April 2020. Usdaw very disappointed by further delays to an award for former Palmer & Harvey workers and calls for a better resourced Insolvency Service 06 June 2019 Usdaw won justice for members who worked for the retail distribution company Palmer & Harvey, after the Manchester Employment Tribunal granted a protective award because the union was not properly consulted about the redundancies, as required by law. Pressure mounts on Boohoo to recognise Usdaw as a top MP chases the company for a progress report 06 June 2019 Retail trade union Usdaw is stepping up their campaign for recognition at online clothes retailer Boohoo, after the company has this week again refused to meet. Now the chair of a House of Commons committee has written to the company asking for a progress report on their recommendation for Boohoo hold talks with Usdaw to meet key ethical trading standards. Shopworkers' trade union Usdaw launches an industrial strategy to tackle the retail crisis and 'save our shops' 05 June 2019 MPs and leading retail figures are today attending the parliamentary launch of Usdaw’s industrial strategy for retail. The shopworkers’ trade union is proposing detailed and evidence led policies, centred on three key areas: Boohoo statements on ethical trading called into question as Usdaw steps up the campaign for recognition 04 June 2019 Retail trade union Usdaw is stepping up their campaign for recognition at online clothes retailer Boohoo, after the company has this week again refused to meet. The company is persistently blocking Usdaw, despite a recommendation from a parliamentary committee. Usdaw welcomes the Resolution Foundation’s findings on the National Minimum Wage 31 May 2019 Usdaw has been long-committed to tackling the issue of low pay and the union was a major driving force in the introduction of the National Minimum Wage in 1999. Boots urged to engage with Usdaw to give staff a voice in any programme of store closures 29 May 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called for urgent talks with Boots after reports that the company is reviewing the future of their 200 stores. 'Time for Better Pay' petition closes 10 June - Usdaw pushes for more signatures 28 May 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw launched the ‘Time for Better Pay’ petition on the .gov website, which currently has 38,000 signatures, to express the deep concerns we share about the pay and rights of a growing number of workers who find themselves in increasingly insecure employment. Philip Green must engage with Usdaw to give Arcadia staff a voice and avoid another BHS style scandal 22 May 2019 Sir Philip Green's Arcadia Group has tonight announced plans to shut 23 stores putting 520 jobs at risk. Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called for urgent talks. Dorothy Perkins, Burton, Topshop and Topman stores have been earmarked for closure as part of a company voluntary arrangement (CVA). M&S staff are deeply concerned by today's confirmation of many more store closures - Usdaw renews their call for recognition 22 May 2019 Shopworkers' trade union Usdaw has renewed their call for recognition as the trade union for Marks & Spencer staff after it was today reported that the company's chief executive confirmed the threat of 85 more store closures, following the 35 already closed. All M&S shopworkers were put under threat of redundancy in November 2016 when the company announced a restructuring that would affect more than 100 shops over a five year period. They did not say which store will close and so far we've seen four waves of closure announcements. Andover Ocado staff now at risk of redundancy 3 months after the fire - Usdaw says members are devastated 17 May 2019 Online shopping fulfilment provider Ocado have informed Usdaw, the trade union for their staff, that after failing to find an alternative site in the Andover area, they propose to make redundancies. IDAHOTB 2019: Usdaw shares TUC concerns over sexual harassment of LGBT workers 17 May 2019 The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has today launched a report about the sexual harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people at work, to coincide with the annual International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) on 17 May. 'Not enough hours in the day' is the focus of the Usdaw parents and carers spotlight day 15 May 2019 Today is Usdaw’s Supporting Parents and Carers Spotlight Day, when we highlight the difficulties short and unpredictable working hours have on the family lives of workers. Mental health at work is a priority says Usdaw at the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week 13 May 2019 Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week organised by the Mental Health Foundation. Good mental health is a priority for Usdaw and the union is celebrating the role that workplace reps play in supporting members who are having problems at work for reasons relating to their mental health through the ‘It’s Good to Talk’ campaign. Usdaw welcomes Labour's commitment to a £10 minimum wage for workers of all ages - it's 'time for better pay' 11 May 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s speech by Jeremy Corbyn that commits the next Labour Government to delivering a £10 minimum wage for all workers. This would deliver a key aim of Usdaw’s ‘Time for Better Pay’ campaign. 'Suspend automation until workers are protected' say Usdaw ADM delegates 08 May 2019 Delegates at the Usdaw annual conference have today backed a call for the suspension of the introduction of new automation systems in retail and distribution until a policy settlement preserving workers’ wages and conditions of employment is reached. 'Reverse disability benefit cuts' say delegates at Usdaw ADM 08 May 2019 Delegates at the Usdaw annual conference have today supported a call on the Government to review the cuts to social security benefits for disabled people and the additional costs imposed on them for holidays, travel, assistance, equipment and other items. 'Regulate fares and bring buses back into public ownership' says delegates at Usdaw ADM 08 May 2019 Delegates at Usdaw annual conference have today backed a call for the Government to regulate the cost of bus fares and bring bus services back into public ownership. Usdaw ADM calls for action to tackle the harassment of young workers 08 May 2019 Delegates at the shopworkers’ trade Usdaw annual conference backs calls for action to stem a rising tide of harassment against young workers. 'Universal free provision of sanitary products' delegates at Usdaw ADM back a call on the Government to legislate 08 May 2019 Delegates at shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw annual conference have today unanimously backed a call on the Government to legislate for sanitary protection products to be free for all women and girls. 'We need truly affordable housing for low-paid workers' say delegates at Usdaw ADM 08 May 2019 Delegates at the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw annual conference have today backed a call on the Government to redefine ‘affordable housing’ so that it is actually affordable for people on modest incomes. 'Protection for shopworkers against knife crime' delegates at Usdaw ADM urge the Government to act 07 May 2019 Delegates at the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw annual conference have today supported calls for the Government to legislate on shop security staff wearing stab vests and greater control on the sale of knives. Mental health at work a priority for Usdaw 07 May 2019 Delegates at the Usdaw annual conference today endorsed an Executive Council Statement 'Mental Health at Work'. 'Improve disability awareness' say delegates at Usdaw ADM 07 May 2019 Delegates at the Usdaw annual conference have today endorsed a call on the Government to launch a new awareness campaign to ensure all disabilities, whether visible or hidden, are treated equally in public places. Displaying results 1151 - 1250 (of 1830) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ...37 next
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