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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 101 - 140 (of 1831) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...92 next Government’s cost of living payment is only a sticking plaster says Usdaw, we need a new deal for workers 31 October 2023 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 £300 between 31 October and 19 November, it is the second of three payments. Urgent action is needed to protect shopworkers warns Scottish Labour, Usdaw and retail employers 30 October 2023 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has cosigned a letter to the new Chief Constable of Police Scotland from Daniel Johnson MSP (Labour, Edinburgh Southern), along with other stakeholders in retail. The coalition is highlighting shocking news that there have been almost 8,000 reported cases of shopworker abuse or assault since August 2021. Global Summit on AI Safety: Usdaw signs up to an open letter to the PM calling for workers to be represented 30 October 2023 Retail and distribution trade union Usdaw has co-signed a letter to the Prime Minister, along with a diverse range of UK and global organisations and individuals, calling for the workers most affected by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to be represented. STUC Women’s Conference 2023: Usdaw raises women’s health inequality and access to childcare 27 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members, reps and officials attending the annual Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Women’s Conference in Glasgow on Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 October. Usdaw is asking conference delegates to support their motions on women’s health and childcare. Real Living Wage uprating welcomed - Usdaw continues to campaign for it to become the legal minimum for all workers 24 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a much-needed increase in the real Living Wage rates. The Living Wage Foundation has today announced a 10% increase, making the new rates £12 per hour and £13.15 in London for over 18s. ‘Super Saturday’ will leave retail workers exhausted – they deserve a decent break over Christmas and New Year says Usdaw 19 October 2023 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called on retail employers to give their staff a decent break over the Christmas and New Year festive season, after research suggests that 23 December 2023 is set to be busiest in-store shopping day of the year and has been dubbed ‘Super Saturday’. Alarming 25% increase in shoplifting across England and Wales – Usdaw calls for retail crime to be taken seriously 19 October 2023 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 June there was a 25% increase in shoplifting. This continues the trend of persistent quarterly increases after a dramatic decrease during the pandemic. Rising prices continue to devalue wages – Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers to tackle the cost of living crisis 18 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for the Government to address the cost of living crisis, after today’s inflation figures show that wages continue to be devalued by prices rising faster than incomes, despite claims to the contrary. The Retail Prices Index (RPI) rate dipped slightly to 8.9%, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rate remained at 6.7%. Changes to sentencing policy could add to the impression that shoplifting has effectively been decriminalised says Usdaw 16 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has questioned whether today’s announcement on sentencing policy by the Justice Secretary will add to the impression that theft from shops has effectively been decriminalised. Autumn Statement 2023: Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers and a retail recovery plan 16 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has made a formal representation to HM Treasury for measures to be included in the 2023 Autumn Statement on 22 November. 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: Parliamentary petition to ‘make abuse or violence towards retail workers a standalone criminal offence’ welcomed by Usdaw 16 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is urging the public to back shopworkers by signing a new House of Commons petition that seeks to protect retail workers from violence, threats and abuse by extending the Scottish protection of workers law to the rest of the UK. The petition has been launched in the face of an epidemic of shoplifting that has a real impact on the safety of shopworkers. National business crime week of action welcomed by Usdaw – police, retailers and shopworkers come together to promote #ShopKind 16 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s (16 October) launch of a week of action that involves police forces engaging with local businesses, retailers and the community to raise awareness of business crime. Labour Conference backs Usdaw’s call for improved access to lifelong learning and training 11 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the support of Labour Conference for their call to improve lifelong learning and training opportunities for all workers. The Usdaw motion was composited with one from the public sector union Unison, which called for reform of the university funding model, along with investment in childcare staff. Labour conference supports Usdaw’s call to address the challenges facing retail and the high street 10 October 2023 Retail trade Usdaw has today welcomed the support of Labour’s annual conference for a plan to address the challenges facing retail and high streets. Usdaw’s motion was composited with one from the GMB trade union, who sought to highlight the injustices Wilko workers suffered when their company collapsed into administration, resulting in all stores being closed down. Keir Starmer will deliver the change our members so desperately need says Usdaw 10 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s address by Keir Starmer to the annual Labour conference in Liverpool. The Labour leader delivered a vision of security and hope so that the next Labour Government will get Britain’s future back. Yvette Cooper pledge to deliver Freedom From Fear for shopworkers welcomed by Usdaw 10 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Yvette Cooper’s keynote address to the annual Labour Conference in Liverpool. The Shadow Home Secretary set out a series of measures to address the current epidemic in shoplifting and rising violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. World Mental Health Day 2023: Usdaw launches a day of action 10 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is holding a co-ordinated day of action on mental health on Tuesday 10 October, to mark the annual World Mental Health Day. The action day will see thousands of Usdaw activists holding events in workplaces across the UK to promote mental health awareness. Labour Conference 2023: Usdaw and ACS highlight that high streets are at the heart of the everyday economy 09 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today joined with the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) at a Labour conference fringe meeting on High Streets: Heart of the Everyday Economy; highlighting the important role of local shops on high streets and neighbourhood parades. Labour Conference 2023: Usdaw, Labour and Co-op join to confront the epidemic of retail crime 09 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today joined with leading Labour voices and the Co-op at a Labour conference fringe meeting organised by Policy Exchange; addressing shoplifting, violence and abuse, confronting the crime epidemic faced by retailers and shopworkers. Rachel Reeves demonstrates how Labour’s growth plan will benefit working people says Usdaw 09 October 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s keynote speech to Labour Conference by Rachel Reeves, telling delegates that Labour is “ready to rebuild Britain” and restore economic security after the “chaos” of the Tory years, Rachel Reeves said. Displaying results 101 - 140 (of 1831) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...92 next
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