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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 41 - 80 (of 1831) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...92 next Yodel sale: Usdaw seeks an urgent meeting with new owners to safeguard jobs and protect members terms and conditions 13 February 2024 Distribution trade union Usdaw has welcomed a rescue deal for courier firm Yodel and the early indication that jobs will be safeguarded. The unions are now seeking talks to ensure that members are protected through the process. TUC ‘Heart Unions’ Week 2024: Labour’s new deal for working people matters says Usdaw 13 February 2024 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is making the case for Labour’s new deal for working people at a LabourList and Usdaw online discussion event. It takes place during the annual ‘Heart Unions’ Week (12 to 18 February), which is organised by the Trades Union Congress (TUC). TUC ‘Heart Unions’ week 2024: Usdaw celebrates the achievements and commitment of volunteer trade union reps 12 February 2024 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today marked the start of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) annual ‘Heart Unions’ week (12 to 18 February) by paying tribute to and celebrating the achievements and dedication of lay workplace reps who deliver so much for members across the country. Usdaw congratulates John Hannett OBE on his elevation to the House of Lords 10 February 2024 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has congratulated his predecessor John Hannett OBE, former General Secretary of Usdaw, on his elevation to the House of Lords. He is one of 13 new Peers announced by the Government. Usdaw seeks assurances for Tesco Bank members following announcement of sale to Barclays 09 February 2024 Usdaw, the trade union for Tesco Bank workers, will be engaging with the company after Tesco today announced they have agreed a deal to sell the majority of its Tesco Bank business to Barclays. Labour's Green Prosperity Plan welcomed by Usdaw 08 February 2024 Usdaw has welcomed the ongoing commitment from Keir Starmer to Labour’s existing policies announced through the Green Prosperity Plan to deliver clean power by 2030. Keir Starmer has today announced for the first time that Labour will capitalise £8.3bn to switch on GB Energy, enabling investment in clean energy as part of a Local Power Plan for local communities. Kellogg’s propose the closure of their Manchester manufacturing site – Usdaw to enter consultation talks 08 February 2024 Breakfast food manufacturer Kellogg’s has today announced that they propose to close their iconic Manchester site, based in Trafford Park. Usdaw represents production workers at the plant and will now enter into consultation talks over the proposed 2026 closure, which could impact 360 directly employed staff. Scottish Protection of Workers Act has led to over 500 convictions Usdaw urges the UK Government to follow suit 07 February 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Scottish Government figures showing there had been more than 500 convictions under the Protection of Workers Act, which created a specific offence of assaulting, threatening or abusing those working in retail. Government’s cost of living payment is only a sticking plaster says Usdaw, we need a new deal for workers 06 February 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has renewed their call for a new deal for workers and branded the Government’s cost of living payment as only a sticking plaster as rising prices continue to devalue wages. Eligible households are set to receive £299 between February 6 and 22, it is the final payment of three. Scottish Retail Consortium and Usdaw unite to oppose business rate surtax on grocery stores 05 February 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has added its voice to those calling on Scottish Ministers to reject plans for a business rate surtax on grocery stores. Time to Talk Day 2024: Usdaw campaigns to promote mental health awareness and rights at work 01 February 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw is marking today’s Time to Talk Day by promoting the role trade union workplace reps play in making sure members receive the right support at work. Usdaw celebrates LGBT+ History Month 2024 01 February 2024 Usdaw once again welcomes the start of LGBT+ History Month, which is celebrated in the UK every February. The initiative was started by ‘Schools OUT’ 19 years ago to mark the abolition of Section 28 and shine a spotlight on the lives and contributions LGBT+ people make to our society that have been overlooked and excluded from history. Spring Budget 2024: Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers and a retail recovery plan 30 January 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has made a formal representation to HM Treasury for measures to be included in the 2024 Spring Budget on 6 March. Following consultation with members, both directly and through their representatives in Usdaw, the union has developed policy suggestions to improve the lives of working people covering the following key areas: Usdaw is angry and disappointed by changes to the Morrisons pension scheme 29 January 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has today been advised by supermarket giant Morrisons that they will proceed with their original proposals to reform the pension scheme for hourly paid employees, after the company refused to adopt any of the union’s alternatives. Protect the right to strike! Usdaw supports the TUC march and rally in Cheltenham 26 January 2024 Retail trade union has members, reps and officials attending the TUC march and rally in Cheltenham tomorrow, Saturday 27 January. The event takes place on the 40th anniversary of GCHQ workers being banned from joining a trade union by the Thatcher Government, an injustice that the trade union movement reversed through a relentless campaign and the election of a Labour Government. Alarming 32% increase in shoplifting across England and Wales – Usdaw calls for a protection of shopworkers law 25 January 2024 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is deeply concerned by today’s police recorded crime statistics for England and Wales showing that in the 12 months to September 2023 there was a 32% increase in shoplifting. This continues the trend of persistent quarterly increases after a dramatic decrease during the pandemic. Peterborough M&S proposed closure is devastating for staff, customers and the community says Usdaw 25 January 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw says members working at the Marks and Spencer store on Queensgate in Peterborough city centre are devastated after the company told them they plan to close the store in April. Sainsbury’s Bank ‘wind down’ is clearly concerning for staff – Usdaw seeks urgent clarification for members 18 January 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw represents members working in Sainsbury’s bank. They are clearly concerned by today’s media reports that the company is planning to wind down its banking division as part of plans to focus its efforts on the retail business. The union is seeking urgent clarification. Inflation uptick shows that the cost of living crisis is nowhere near over says Usdaw 17 January 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw continues to call on the Government to address the longstanding and continuing cost of living crisis, after today’s inflation figures show that prices are rising at double the 2% target rate. The Retail Prices Index (RPI) rate dipped slightly to 5.2%, while the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rate rose to 4%. Government should abandon proposed ‘strike-breaking’ agency worker regulations says Usdaw 16 January 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has responded to the Government’s consultation, which closes today, on their draft regulations that would allow employers to engage agency workers to fill in for striking workers. The Government’s original regulations were embarrassingly quashed by the High Court for a failure to consult. Displaying results 41 - 80 (of 1831) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...92 next
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