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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 201 - 300 (of 1826) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...37 next International Workers’ Day: Usdaw continues to call for a New Deal for Workers 01 May 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is marking International Workers’ Day (1 May) by renewing the call for a New Deal for Workers to help those in low-paid insecure employment cope with the continuing cost of living crisis, many of whom are key workers. International Workers’ Memorial Day 2023: An trade union organised workplace is a safer workplace says Usdaw 28 April 2023 Every year April 28 is International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD). It is the international trade union day of remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured or made unwell by their work. Pensions auto-enrolment hailed a success as Usdaw calls for it to be extended to more workers 26 April 2023 Delegates at the Annual Delegate Meeting of retail trade union Usdaw today backed a call to make pensions auto-enrolment more inclusive. Support for military veterans backed by delegates at Usdaw's Annual Delegate Meeting 26 April 2023 Delegates at the annual conference of the retail trade union Usdaw, taking place in Blackpool’s Winter Gardens, today backed a call for greater support for military veterans. In-work benefits reform demanded by Usdaw to help workers deal with the cost of living crisis 26 April 2023 Delegates at the annual conference of retail union Usdaw has backed calls for reform of Universal Credit so that it doesn’t penalise workers who take on more hours, provides more assistance with childcare costs and properly supports workers through the ongoing cost of living crisis. Housing crisis debated at Usdaw ADM with calls to use empty houses and help renters secure a mortgage 26 April 2023 Delegates at the Annual Delegate Meeting of retail trade union Usdaw have backed calls to tackle the housing crisis by making empty homes available for social housing and accommodating the homeless; along with action to help renters move into the housing market by making it easier to secure a mortgage. Protect the right to strike! Usdaw urges Peers to vote down the Government’s anti-union legislation 26 April 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on Members of the House of Lords to reject the Government’s Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, which has been timetabled for its report stage in the House of Lords today (Wednesday 26 April). Breaking down barriers – Usdaw launches their Black Members' Development Programme 26 April 2023 By Paddy Lillis – Usdaw General Secretary Health and safety issues highlighted in a wide-ranging debate at the Usdaw Annual Delegate Meeting 25 April 2023 Delegates at the annual conference of the retail and distribution trade union Usdaw have discussed a wide range of important health and safety issues today. Ocado proposes the closure of their Hatfield site – Usdaw to enter into consultation talks 25 April 2023 Retail and distribution trade union Usdaw is to enter into online retail giant Ocado today announced the proposed closure of their Hatfield customer fulfilment centre, with plans to move work to their facility in Luton. Only Labour will deliver the change our members so desperately need 25 April 2023 By Paddy Lillis – Usdaw General Secretary Helen Dickinson from the BRC identifies the challenges in retail and sets out a vision for the future at Usdaw ADM 24 April 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw today welcomed keynote speaker Helen Dickinson OBE, from the British Retail Consortium, to address delegates at Usdaw’s Annual Delegate Meeting, taking place in the Empress Ballroom, at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. Usdaw renews the call for a new deal for workers on pay and employment rights 24 April 2023 By Paddy Lillis – Usdaw General Secretary Government action on energy costs demanded at the Usdaw Annual Delegate Meeting 24 April 2023 Delegates at the annual conference of the retail trade union Usdaw have called on the Government to do more to tackle rising energy prices. Short-staffing in retail stores leaves shopworkers stressed and exhausted says Usdaw 23 April 2023 Delegates at the Usdaw annual national conference today highlighted the difficulties caused by short-staffing levels in retail workplaces, which leads to customer frustrations and additional stress for staff. Age-restricted sales reform, to put the onus on the customer, supported by Usdaw annual conference 23 April 2023 Usdaw delegates at their annual conference in Blackpool’s Winter Gardens have today backed a call to change law and policy around the sale of age-restricted goods and bring in a culture of ‘No ID – No Sale’ to put the onus on customers to comply with the law. Retail workers need a better deal on bank holiday working says Usdaw 23 April 2023 Retail union Usdaw has backed a call at their annual conference to call on the Government to standardise bank holiday trading hours. Additional bank holiday to remember the Queen backed by Usdaw delegates 23 April 2023 Delegates at the Usdaw Annual Delegate Meeting have backed a proposition calling for a new bank holiday to recognise the anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Adverse weather breaks for outdoor workers supported by Usdaw’s Annual Delegate Meeting 23 April 2023 Delegates at the annual conference of the retail union Usdaw have supported a call for adequate breaks in adverse weather conditions. Jane Jones, Usdaw President, has opened the union’s 76th Annual Delegate Meeting in Blackpool 23 April 2023 The annual conference of the retail trade union Usdaw opened with an address from Usdaw President Jane Jones who reflected on a year of Tory chaos, identified the impact that has had on working people and made the case for a strong union to protect members, along with a Labour Government to improve workers lives. Call it out! Towards an end to sexual harassment 22 April 2023 By Paddy Lillis – Usdaw General Secretary Wincanton’s commitment to the TUC’s ‘Dying to Work’ charter is welcomed by Usdaw 21 April 2023 Retail and distribution trade union Usdaw, along with Unite, GMB and URTU, have welcomed logistics giant Wincanton adding their name to a charter aimed at helping employees who become terminally ill and protecting their rights at work. Violence against shopworkers discussed at PMQs – Usdaw says we need more than warm words from the Government 19 April 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed that the growing issue of violence against shopworkers was raised by Labour MP Daniel Zeichner in the House of Commons at today’s Prime Minister’s Question Time, but the union is disappointed with Rishi Sunak’s response. Rocketing food prices continue to devalue wages – Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers to help with the ongoing cost of living crisis 19 April 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for the Government to address the cost of living crisis, after today’s statistics show that wages continue to be devalued by double-digit inflation. The Retail Prices Index (RPI) rate dipped slightly to 13.5% and has now been in double-digits for a year. Against predictions to the contrary, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) also remained in double figures at 10.1%. Retail trade union Usdaw opens their 2023 annual conference on Sunday 23 April at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool #Usdaw23 18 April 2023 The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) is holding its 76th Annual Delegate Meeting at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool from Sunday 23 to Wednesday 26 April 2023. ShopKind Week: Usdaw joins the call for respect for shopworkers, who are under pressure during the cost of living crisis 17 April 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s launch of the national #ShopKind Week, which encourages shoppers to treat staff with respect. New polling reveals that more than one in three people believe that shopping has become more frustrating as a result of the cost of living crisis and 36% of customers have personally witnessed a shopworker being verbally or physically abused by another customer. STUC Conference: Usdaw calls action to tackle the retail crisis and support workers facing automation 14 April 2023 Retail and distribution trade union Usdaw has a delegation of reps and officials attending the 2023 Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) annual conference in Dundee, starting on Monday 17 April. The union is calling for action to promote a retail recovery plan, along with tackling the issues workers face as their jobs are impacted by new technology and automation. Northamptonshire Sainsbury’s distribution workers could be affected by the company’s proposals – Usdaw to engage in consultation talks 12 April 2023 Retail and distribution trade union Usdaw has been informed by supermarket giant Sainsbury’s of their latest plans to further change the company’s warehouse and transport logistics operations. Usdaw members vote ‘yes’ to keeping their political voice 05 April 2023 In the first result of this round of trade union political fund review ballots, retail trade union Usdaw has today announced that over 96% voted ‘yes’. This is the fifth 10-yearly review ballot Usdaw has conducted under the legal requirements introduced by the Thatcher Government in 1984. Minimum wage increase not enough in a cost of living crisis, we need a new deal for workers says Usdaw 31 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is disappointed that low-paid workers will not receive a minimum wage increase that will provide a wage they can live on. Tomorrow’s increase in the so-called National Living Wage to £10.42 an hour doesn’t meet Usdaw’s call for at least £12 per hour immediately, as a step to £15, or the real living wage rate of £10.90. TUC Young Workers’ Conference 2023: Usdaw calls for a New Deal for Workers 31 March 2023 Retail trade union has a delegation of reps and officials attending this year’s annual Trades Union Congress (TUC) Young Workers’ Conference this weekend at Congress House in London. The union is calling for a new deal for young workers and action to support young working carers to help deal with the cost of living crisis. Energy bills have doubled since last winter and costs will rise by £67 per month from tomorrow as the Government cuts support says Usdaw 31 March 2023 Tomorrow, the Government’s energy bills support scheme ends, adding £67 per month to everyone’s energy costs. Retail trade union Usdaw has criticised the Government for allowing average energy bills to double since last winter. This, alongside raging food inflation and wages continuing to be devalued by rising prices, adds up to a cost of living crisis. TUC Young Workers Conference 2023: Usdaw tackles sexual harassment 31 March 2023 Retail trade union has a delegation of reps and officials attending this year’s annual Trades Union Congress (TUC) Young Workers Conference this weekend at Congress House in London. Usdaw is highlighting the disproportionate impact of sexual harassment on younger workers and seeking action to tackle it. Usdaw calls on the new First Minister of Scotland to tackle the cost of living crisis and deliver a new deal for workers 28 March 2023 Usdaw has today written to Humza Yousaf, calling on the new First Minister to enable job security, better pay and fair working conditions, along with ensuring that public services can better support the wellbeing of our members and their families. North West TUC 2023: Usdaw calls for protection of retail workers from abuse, threats and violence 24 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation attending the North West Trades Union Congress (TUC) starting on Saturday 25 March in Warrington. The union is calling for action to protect shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse. Northern TUC 2023: Usdaw seeks a new deal for workers on workplace technology, automation and skills 24 March 2023 Retail and distribution trade union Usdaw has a delegation attending the Northern Trades Union Congress on Saturday 25 March in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The union is seeking better protections for workers regarding the introduction of new technology and automation in their workplaces and better access to training. Labour’s mission to reform policing and the justice system welcomed by Usdaw 23 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Labour’s focus on crime, as today Keir Starmer set out one of the party’s missions in government: to reform policing and the justice system. Food Foundation finds that UK essential workers face ‘devastating food insecurity levels’ – Usdaw calls for action on the cost of living crisis 23 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has called on the Government to take action to tackle the cost of living crisis and deliver a new deal for workers. New data from The Food Foundation shows huge numbers of essential workers in the UK are struggling to access enough food. ACS Crime Survey finds a disturbing increase in shoplifting – Usdaw calls for retail crime to be taken seriously 22 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is deeply concerned by today’s new figures from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) revealing record levels of shop theft in convenience stores last year. This adds to evidence from police recorded crime statistics showing increases in shoplifting over the last year, ending a decade-long downward trend. Persistently high price increases continue to devalue wages – Usdaw calls for action to help struggling workers with the cost of living crisis 22 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for the Government to address the cost of living crisis, after last week’s Budget failed to make a real difference to the lowest paid. Usdaw demands a new deal for workers to end poverty pay and insecure employment. Single Parents’ Day 2023: Usdaw celebrates the work of Gingerbread and highlights the issues working single parents face 21 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is today recognising Single Parents’ Day by celebrating the role and work of Gingerbread, the leading national charity that has been working with and campaigning on behalf of single parent families since 1918. The union is also using the day to highlight the pressures working single parents face and the need for a new deal for workers on pay and employment rights. Stand up to racism: Usdaw sends a message of solidarity with this weekend’s marchers 18 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw, the TUC and many more are joining the ‘Stand Up to Racism’ march on United Nations anti-racism day, Saturday 18 March. Marches will take place in Cardiff, Glasgow and London, promoting the message: “Refugees welcome – stop the ban on asylum”. Yorkshire and Humber TUC 2023: Usdaw seeks a new deal for workers on workplace technology, automation and skills 17 March 2023 Retail and distribution trade union Usdaw has a delegation attending the Yorkshire and Humber Trades Union Congress, this weekend at Sheffield Town Hall. The union is seeking better protections for workers regarding the introduction of new technology and automation in their workplaces and better access to training. Chancellor fails to deliver a new deal for workers or a retail recovery plan - Usdaw brands the Budget a missed opportunity 15 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw had called on the Chancellor deliver a retail recovery plan to help our high streets get back on their feet after Covid and compete effectively with online retail; along with a new deal for workers to make work pay and end the insecure employment that leaves too many struggling with the cost of living. Energy costs have doubled since last winter despite the price guarantee being extended and bills are set to rise by £67 per month says Usdaw 15 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has criticised the Government for allowing average energy bills to double since last winter. This, alongside raging food inflation and wages continuing to be devalued by rising prices, adds up to a cost of living crisis. Spring Budget 2023: Usdaw joins the call by the Carer Poverty Coalition for Government action 14 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today joined with the Carer Poverty Coalition in calling on the Chancellor to address carer poverty in Wednesday’s Spring Budget, making the case that it is unacceptable that 44% of adults providing 35+ hours of unpaid care a week face severe financial hardship. Universal Credit needs fundamental reform - Usdaw says the Government has failed to tackle the childcare crisis 12 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw says the Government’s proposals on Universal Credit fall well-short of the fundamental overhaul needed to fix the childcare crisis and support working people. Nearly a third of shopworkers are thinking of quitting because of violence, threats and abuse – an Usdaw survey finds 10 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today (10 March) launched shocking statistics from their annual survey of over 7,700 retail staff showing that nearly a third (30%) are considering changing their job and over four-in-ten (41%) feel anxious about work, all because of high levels of verbal abuse, threats and assaults. Retail employers share Usdaw concerns about violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers 10 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today (10 March) launched shocking statistics from their annual survey of over 7,700 retail staff showing high levels of verbal abuse, threats and assaults. Welsh Labour Conference 2023: Usdaw seeks a new deal for workers on workplace technology, automation and skills 10 March 2023 Retail and distribution trade union Usdaw has a delegation attending the Welsh Labour Conference, 10-13 March in Llandudno. The union is seeking better protections for workers regarding the introduction of new technology and automation in their workplaces and better access to training. Displaying results 201 - 300 (of 1826) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...37 next
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