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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 1201 - 1300 (of 1831) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 ...37 next '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. 'End death penalties for LGBT+ people in Brunei' say Usdaw ADM delegates 07 May 2019 Delegates at the Usdaw annual conference have today backed an emergency proposition to condemn barbaric acts on LGBT+ people and others by the government of Brunei. 'Take abortion out of the criminal law in Northern Ireland' Usdaw ADM backs a call for the Government to act 07 May 2019 Delegates at the annual conference of the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw have today overwhelmingly backed a call on the UK Government to decriminalise abortion law in Northern Ireland. Reducing food waste and recycling plastics called for by Usdaw ADM delegates 07 May 2019 Delegates at the Usdaw annual conference have today called on food manufacturers to help reduce unnecessary food wastage and for the Government to accelerate the pace of waste plastic recycling and the development of recyclable and biodegradable packaging materials. Access to union lifelong learning services called for by Usdaw ADM delegates 07 May 2019 Delegates at the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw annual conference have today called for wider access for workers to union lifelong learning services in the workplace and for employers to recognise the right to learn in employment contracts. Regulation on borrowing called for by Usdaw ADM delegates 07 May 2019 Delegates at the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw conference have today backed a call to regulate the rent-to-own and payday lending sectors, which put the most vulnerable in society at risk. Police funding cuts condemned by Usdaw ADM delegates 06 May 2019 Delegates at the Usdaw annual conference today backed a call on the Government to reverse ongoing cuts and increase police funding. They expressed deep concern about at 14% increase in offences and believe this is the effect of a reduction in police officers. Usdaw disappointed that former Labour MPs defected to form The Independent Group 06 May 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has to made clear to delegates of the Usdaw annual conference that the union has withdrawn support for former Labour MPs who defected to form The Independent group, now Change UK Jeremy Corbyn addresses Usdaw's annual conference in Blackpool's Winter Gardens 06 May 2019 Delegates at the annual conference of the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw today gave Jeremy Corbyn a standing ovation and rapturous reception as he arrived on the conference stage. 'Developing a network of political activists' Usdaw ADM endorses the union's future political strategy 06 May 2019 Delegates at the Usdaw annual conference today endorsed the union’s plan to develop a network of political activists to deliver campaigns in our workplaces and help ensure the union is ready to help Labour win the next the general election. 'Time for Better Pay' say delegates at Usdaw's ADM 05 May 2019 Delegates at the annual conference of the shopworker’s trade union Usdaw have today backed their campaign ‘Time for Better Pay’. The key goals are: Universal Credit roll-out should be immediately halted say Usdaw ADM delegates 05 May 2019 Delegates at the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw annual conference today backed a call to immediately halt the roll-out of Universal Credit because of the impact it has on the incomes of low-paid workers. Christmas and New Year trading - Usdaw ADM calls for a proper break for shopworkers 05 May 2019 Delegates at the annual conference of Usdaw, the shopworkers’ trade union, have today unanimously backed a call for the longest possible break for shopworkers over the Christmas and New Year trading period. Age-restricted sales are a key trigger for abuse against shopworkers - Usdaw ADM delegates call on the Government to act 05 May 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has supported action to protect retail staff who enforce the law on age-restricted sales. Delegates at the union’s annual conference in Blackpool voted unanimously to lobby the Government on the issue. Usdaw's ADM opens with a presidential address from Amy Murphy 05 May 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today opened their 73rd Annual Delegate Meeting at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. Chairing her first ADM, Usdaw President Amy Murphy welcomed delegates, visitors and officials. Shopworkers trade union 2019 annual conference starts on Sunday 5 May at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool 03 May 2019 The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) is holding its 73rd Annual Delegate Meeting, #Usdaw19, at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool from Sunday 5 to Wednesday 8 May 2019. A UK shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted over 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average UK shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 21 times last year, which is nearly once a fortnight. A Welsh shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted over 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average Welsh shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 22 times last year, which is nearly once a fortnight. A Northern Ireland shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted over 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average Northern Ireland’s shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 23 times last year, which is nearly once a fortnight. A Scottish shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted over 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Scottish Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average Scottish shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 21 times last year, which is nearly once a fortnight. A South East shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted over 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average South East shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 22 times last year, which is nearly once a fortnight. A North East shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted 17 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average North East shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 17 times last year, which is around once every 3 weeks. A North West shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted over 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average North West shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 24 times last year, which is nearly once a fortnight. An East of England shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted over 19 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average East of England shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 19 times last year, which is more than once every three weeks. A London shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted 26 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average London shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 26 times last year, which is around once every fortnight. An East Midlands shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average East Midlands shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 20 times last year, which is around once every 18 days. A Yorkshire & Humber shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted 19 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average Yorkshire & Humber shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 19 times last year, which is more than once every three weeks. A West Midlands shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average West Midlands shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 20 times last year, which is around once every 18 days. A South West shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted over 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act 30 April 2019 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average South West shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 22 times last year, which is nearly once a fortnight. 'Put hazardous substances out of work' says Usdaw on International Workers' Memorial Day 26 April 2019 Sunday is International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) when the trade union and labour movement commemorates all those who have been killed by workplace accidents and disease. For #IWMD2019 Usdaw is highlighting that there are still a significant number of workers killed by being exposed at work to hazardous substances. Debenhams turmoil continues as new owners announce store closures - Usdaw calls for urgent talks and for the staff to be treated with dignity 26 April 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called for urgent talks to give staff a voice in the future of the company, as the new owners confirm 22 store closures after Christmas, putting 1,200 jobs at risk, as part of a 50 store closure plan. 29% increase in shoplifting in the last 10 years - Usdaw calls for Government action to cut crime and protect shopworkers 25 April 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for Government action in light of the Office for National Statistics today reporting a 29% increase in police recorded incidents of shoplifting in England and Wales over the last decade. Usdaw demands an urgent meeting about Müller's announcement to move management control of its logistics operation to Culina 25 April 2019 Müller Milk and Ingredients, one of the UK’s largest dairy producers, has today announced its intention for Culina Group to assume day to day management control of Müller’s logistics operation from 1 June 2019. South Derbyshire Müller plant put at risk of closure - Usdaw says it's a devastating blow for a loyal workforce 25 April 2019 Müller Milk and Ingredients, one of the UK’s largest dairy producers, has today announced plans to review its dairy network as part of a continuing programme of cost reduction, identifying their Foston site in South Derbyshire as mostly at risk. Usdaw welcomes Raven Mill in Oldham being saved from closure and seeks urgent meetings to secure a smooth transition 25 April 2019 Shop Direct has announced an agreement to transfer the Raven Mill returns centre in Oldham, Greater Manchester to Clipper Logistics. Usdaw looks to the future as the CMA blocks the proposed Sainsbury's and Asda merger 25 April 2019 The Competition and Markets Authority has today announced they have decided to block the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda. STUC Conference: Usdaw makes a call to 'save our shops', raises the threat to jobs from automation and says it is 'time for better pay' 15 April 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is calling on delegates at the Scottish Trades Union Congress to back the union’s Time for Better Pay campaign, which seeks a minimum wage of at least £10 per hour for all workers and an end to insecure jobs. Welsh Labour Conference: Usdaw says it’s ‘time for better pay’ 12 April 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is calling on delegates at the Welsh Labour Annual Conference to back the union’s Time for Better Pay campaign, which seeks a minimum wage of at least £10 per hour for all workers and an end to insecure jobs. TUC Black Workers’ Conference 2019: Usdaw calls for stronger collective bargaining rights to tackle race discrimination 12 April 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is calling on delegates at the Trade Union Congress Black Workers’ Conference to back a call for stronger collective bargaining rights to enable trade unions to better tackle race discrimination and the disproportionate impact austerity has had on black workers. Usdaw welcomes yesterday’s parliamentary debate on retail crime 12 April 2019 David Hanson MP secured a Westminster Hall Debate on the prevention of retail crime which took place yesterday. Low Pay Commission takes evidence from workers in Ayr - Usdaw calls for £10 per hour and the adult rate for young workers 11 April 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is today meeting with members of the Low Pay Commission (LPC) as they visit Ayr to hear evidence from low-paid workers. Beth Miller Labour candidate for Corby backs Usdaw’s ‘Time for Better Pay’ campaign for at least £10 per hour and secure jobs 09 April 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed the backing of Beth Miller Labour candidate for Corby for the union’s ‘Time for Better Pay’ campaign. Local Labour members have expressed their deep concern about the continued growth of in-work poverty and the Conservative Government’s failure to tackle the issue. Debenhams is taken over by its lenders putting thousands of jobs at risk 09 April 2019 Debenhams has rejected Mike Ashley’s rescue deal worth £200m because it was conditional on him taking over as the chief executive. Usdaw welcomes parliamentary debate on the issue of retail crime 08 April 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis welcomed David Hanson MP securing a three-hour debate this week. Recent statistics from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), the British Retail Consortium and Usdaw’s survey all reported that violence, threats and abuse against shop staff are on the increase. Usdaw's young workers campaign comes to Loughborough Vintage Market and focuses on 'time for better pay' 02 April 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is bringing their young workers campaign to Loughborough Vintage Market on Friday 5 April between 9am and 3pm. Young Usdaw activists are leading the event, where they will engage with fellow young workers with the union’s Time for Better Pay campaign and Government petition to tackle low pay and job insecurity. Speculation about Boots store closures - Usdaw calls on the company to enter into talks 02 April 2019 Usdaw is calling on Walgreens Boots Alliance to enter into talks with the union after the company warns of UK store closures. Usdaw celebrates 20 years of the National Minimum Wage as rates increase today and calls for at least 10 per hour 01 April 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is today celebrating 20 years since the first National Minimum Wage came into force on 1 April 1999. While the union welcomes today’s uprating, it is disappointed that the adult rate is now not likely to reach £9 per hour by 2020, as promised. Usdaw continues their ‘time for better pay’ campaign for at least £10 per hour and an end to insecure contracts. Kepak (St Merryn Meats) announce their Victoria site in Cornwall is at risk of closure - Usdaw enters into consultation talks 28 March 2019 Usdaw, the trade union for Kepak staff at the former St Merryn Meats Victoria site in Cornwall, has entered into a minimum 45 day meaningful consultation on the company’s closure proposal. ACS survey confirms Usdaw and BRC finding that attacks on shopworkers are a growing problem 26 March 2019 The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has today released their annual retail crime survey, which confirms last week’s findings by shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) that violence, threats and abuse against shop staff are on the increase. Usdaw alarmed by reports of Sainsbury's and Asda offer to the CMA of 150 store closures 22 March 2019 Shopworkers' trade union Usdaw has long called for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to protect jobs, stores and high streets through the Sainsbury's and Asda merger process. So the union, which represents staff in Sainsbury's, Argos and Asda in Northern Ireland, is alarmed by reports that the companies could be offering to sell 150 stores in an attempt to address CMA concerns. 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