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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 1801 - 1855 (of 1855) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 next Usdaw calls on M&S to involve the union in helping to revive the business 26 May 2016 Usdaw has called on Marks and Spencer to open talks with the shopworkers trade union about proposed changes to terms and conditions of employment and possible stores closures. Usdaw is the trade union for M&S staff, but the company refuses to give recognition. 125 years of Usdaw exhibiting at the Dudley Archives and Local History Centre throughout June 2016 25 May 2016 A pop-up exhibition ‘Usdaw: 125 Years Strong’ will open to the public, free of charge, from 3 to 30 June 2016 at the Dudley Archives and Local History Centre. Usdaw Cares about Carers is the theme for today's campaign spotlight day 18 May 2016 Today thousands of Usdaw members will be out campaigning in workplaces and shopping centres promoting the campaign message ‘Usdaw Cares about Carers’ as part of this year’s Supporting Parents and Carers Campaign and the focus of the Union’s 2016 Spotlight Day #Care4Carers Support the Usdaw cares about carers Thunderclap and social media campaign 17 May 2016 ‘Usdaw cares about Carers’ is the theme for this year’s Supporting Parents and Carers campaign and the focus of the Usdaw spotlight day on Wednesday 18 May 2016. Usdaw’s Thunderclap can be found at: http://thndr.me/GNpu5w Usdaw urges members to vote in todays elections and to vote Labour – polls open 7am – 10pm 05 May 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is asking Usdaw members to vote for Labour candidates today as voters go to the polls in elections for: Police and Crime Commissioners; Scottish Parliament; Wales and London Assemblies; City Mayors; Parliamentary by-elections, and local councils. Universal Credit is a ticking time bomb for many low-paid working families, says Usdaw 04 May 2016 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed a call by the Resolution Foundation for major reforms as full roll-out of Universal Credit begins this month. Usdaw has positive initial talks with administrators for BHS 29 April 2016 Administrators acting for BHS, Duff & Phelps, have today had an initial meeting with the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw to discuss the future of the business. Strong laws - strong enforcement - strong unions is the message for Workers' Memorial Day says Usdaw 28 April 2016 Today is International Workers' Memorial Day (WMD) when the international trade union and labour movement commemorates all those who are killed by workplace accidents and disease. For WMD 2016, the international trade union movement has decided on the theme ‘Strong Laws - Strong Enforcement - Strong Unions’. 125 years of Usdaw exhibiting at Discovery Museum in Newcastle-upon-Tyne from 30 April to 29 May 2016 28 April 2016 A pop-up exhibition ‘Usdaw: 125 Years Strong’ will be open to the public, free of charge, from 30 April to 29 May 2016 at Discovery Museum. The Government climb down on trade union political fund reforms is welcome says Usdaw 27 April 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed news that the Government is set to agree changes to the Trade Union Bill, that will significantly reduce unnecessary burdens on trade unions, when MPs consider amendments passed by the House of Lords. Usdaw welcomes the opening of talks with administrators for BHS 27 April 2016 Administrators acting for BHS, Duff & Phelps, have now agreed to meet with the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw to discuss the future of the business. A bad week in retail just got worse as Austin Reed goes into administration, Government must act says Usdaw 26 April 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has reacted with dismay at news that another national retailer, Austin Reed, has gone into administration putting 1,200 jobs at risk in 100 stores and 50 concessions. Usdaw delegates applaud justice for the Hillsborough 96 26 April 2016 Delegates at the annual conference of shopworkers trade union Usdaw greeted the verdict of the Hillsborourgh inquest with a standing ovation as the union’s General Secretary broke the news to the hall. We welcome a meeting with BIS about the future of retail, but Sunday trading is off the table says Usdaw 26 April 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed the offer of a meeting with Anna Soubry, a Minister in the Government’s Business Department, but is disappointed that she continues to talk about Sunday trading. BHS staff are devastated by news that the company has gone into administration says Usdaw 25 April 2016 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has responded to news that BHS has gone into administration. Usdaw is very concerned about speculation over the future of BHS 24 April 2016 The shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is very concerned about media speculation over the future of BHS, with some reporting that the retailer could file for administration as early as tomorrow (Monday 25 April), threatening 11,000 jobs. Usdaw scoops best safety campaign award from the Suzy Lamplugh Trust 22 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has won an award from the Suzy Lamplugh Trust for their Freedom from Fear campaign, recognising the union’s achievements in improving personal safety. The Chancellor has missed a chance to undo his income cuts for low-paid workers says Usdaw 16 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is disappointed that the Chancellor has not used today’s budget to reverse attacks on the incomes of low-paid working people who are struggling to make ends meet and still face severe cuts when they are forced on to Universal Credit. Usdaw tribunal win for former Haldanes staff but injustice continues for workers in small stores 15 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has won a full 90 day protective award for their members who worked for Haldanes after they bought 21 Somerfield stores and 5 Co-op stores between November 2009 and April 2010 and closed them just over a year later in June 2011, resulting in around 600 job losses. Usdaw warns the Chancellor not to hit low-paid working people again in this week’s Budget 14 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has today called on the Chancellor not to attack the incomes of low-paid working people who are struggling to make ends meet and still face severe cuts when they are forced on to Universal Credit. Improved Sunday working protections for shopworkers are a welcome step forward says Usdaw 10 March 2016 Following last night’s Government defeat on devolving Sunday trading hours to local authorities, shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed the improved Sunday working protections for shopworkers that remain in the Enterprise Bill. 125 years of Usdaw exhibiting at the Edinburgh People′s Story Museum throughout March and April 2016 10 March 2016 A pop-up exhibition ‘Usdaw: 125 Years Strong’ will open to the public, free of charge, from 7 March to 22 April 2016 at the People’s Story Museum. Shopworkers will be hugely relieved that MPs saved their Sundays says Usdaw 09 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is delighted with the House of Commons vote to remove Sunday trading changes from the Enterprise Bill. The Government was defeated by a majority of 31 MPs. The Government has failed to evidence the case for Sunday trading changes – says Usdaw 09 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has made a last minute plea to MPs from all parties to oppose the Government’s proposed changes to Sunday trading, which are due to be debated and voted on today during the Report Stage of the Enterprise Bill. There is no Government Sunday trading deal with the SNP - says Usdaw 08 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett yesterday met Stewart Hosie MP, Deputy Leader of the SNP, and the party’s business spokesperson, Hannah Bardell MP, about the potential impact of the Government’s Sunday trading changes on Scottish retail staff. Government Sunday trading changes fail to address SNP concerns on pay says Usdaw 07 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is today meeting the SNP’s business spokesperson, Hannah Bardell MP, seeking confirmation of their continued opposition to Government Sunday trading proposals because of the potential impact on Scottish retail staff. Government Sunday trading changes will strangle retailers in red tape says Usdaw 07 March 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett has branded the Government’s proposed deregulation of Sunday trading a shambles that will lead to chaos and confusion with retailers being bogged down in bureaucracy. Usdaw calls on individual SNP MPs to oppose Conservative Sunday trading changes 04 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has written to individual SNP MPs, seeking their opposition to a Government amendment to the Enterprise Bill on Sunday trading, because of the potential impact on Sunday premium pay. Shopworkers to lobby MPs about Sunday trading 29 February 2016 Members of the shopworkers’ trade union will descend on Parliament today in a lobby of MPs to oppose Government changes to Sunday trading, ahead of a vote of all MPs during the Enterprise Bill’s Report Stage on 8 or 9 March. Improving productivity in the retail sector needs investment in jobs, not job cuts - says Usdaw 29 February 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has responded to a report by the British Retail Consortium titled Retail 2020: Fewer but better jobs, which suggests that there could be 900,000 fewer jobs in retail by 2025. Usdaw seeks urgent confirmation of continued SNP opposition to Government Sunday trading changes 27 February 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has today written to the SNP’s business spokesperson, Hannah Bardell MP, seeking an urgent meeting to confirm their continued opposition to a Government amendment to the Enterprise Bill on Sunday trading, because of the potential impact on Scottish retail staff. Sunday trading to be voted on by all MPs - the Government now has time to reconsider says Usdaw 25 February 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has called on the Government to halt their proposed changes to Sunday trading, after today’s committee session passed the amendment and added it to the Enterprise Bill. Executive Council By-Election - North West Division 16 February 2016 The report of voting for the above election is as follows: So-called Sunday working protections will mean little or nothing to shopworkers says Usdaw 12 February 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has criticised the weakness of Government proposed protections for shopworkers alongside devolving Sunday trading regulations to local authorities. Usdaw makes the case for political campaigning by trade unions on heartunions day 11 February 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw today gave evidence to the House of Lords Trade Union Political Funds and Political Party Funding Committee, who are investigating Government proposed changes to legislation on trade union political campaigning. Staffordshire trade union rep wins national Usdaw award 11 February 2016 Julienne Nicklin, a Tesco worker from the Stoke store and Usdaw rep, has won a prestigious national award for her voluntary services in helping members to access lifelong learning schemes through the union. Gloucestershire trade union rep wins national Usdaw award 10 February 2016 Kay Timbrell, a Tesco worker from the Stroud store and Usdaw rep, has won a prestigious national award for her voluntary services in helping members to access lifelong learning schemes through the union. The Government consultation response on Sunday trading is a whitewash says Usdaw 09 February 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett is calling on the Government to publish in full all the consultation responses they have received about a proposal to devolve Sunday trading regulations to local authorities. Usdaw disappointed that the Government has not listened to shopworkers and retailers on Sunday trading 09 February 2016 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has expressed deep disappointment that the Government has not listened to retailers and shopworkers who overwhelmingly oppose devolving Sunday trading regulations. TUC survey confirms Usdaw concerns about violence against shopworkers 08 February 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has expressed concern about a TUC survey published today which finds one in eight people experience violence at work. Usdaw celebrates the work of volunteer trade union reps during the TUC’s ‘heartunions’ week 08 February 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett today marks the start of the TUC’s ‘heartunions’ week by celebrating the hard work and dedication of lay reps who deliver so much for members in workplaces across the country. Shadow Business Secretary promises Labour support for shopworkers on Sunday trading 06 February 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed the support of The Rt Hon Angela Eagle MP to oppose Sunday trading changes proposed by the Government in the Enterprise Bill. Open letter to newspapers on Sunday trading 04 February 2016 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has written to local newspapers asking readers to support the campaign to stop changes to Sunday trading. Government changes to Sunday trading will strangle retailers in red tape says Usdaw 03 February 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has warned the Government not to impose huge bureaucratic burdens on retailers by having different Sunday trading regulations in every local authority area across England and Wales. The Government is behaving disgracefully by trying to change Sunday trading by the back door 02 February 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has condemned the Government for today announcing a Sunday trading amendment to the Enterprise Bill because this controversial issue will now not get proper parliamentary scrutiny. Usdaw calls on the Government to come clean about consultation responses on Sunday trading changes 02 February 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett is calling on the Government to publish in full the consultation responses they have received about a proposal to devolve Sunday trading regulations to local authorities. British Retail Crime Survey shows a shocking rise in attacks on shopworkers - Usdaw calls for action 01 February 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has called for action to prevent violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reveals a 28% increase in incidents during 2015. 125 years of Usdaw exhibiting at the Linen Hall Library in Belfast throughout February 2016 26 January 2016 A pop-up exhibition ‘Usdaw: 125 Years Strong’ will open to the public, free of charge, from 4-26 February 2016 at the Linen Hall Library’s Vertical Gallery. There will be a preview evening 6-8pm on 4 February. Usdaw membership offers 25 January 2016 Usdaw membership offers members a comprehensive range of potentially money-saving deals. Usdaw questions a New West End Company survey on Sunday trading 22 January 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has questioned a limited survey of retail staff in London’s West End and calls on decision makers to reject a call for Sunday trading liberalisation. Displaying results 1801 - 1855 (of 1855) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 next
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