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Usdaw members are gutted that MPs voted down a protection of shopworkers law, Government must deliver on a promised Lords amendment
05 July 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw is disappointed that MPs have this evening rejected an amendment to the Government’s flagship policing bill, which would have provided greater protection for shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse. Usdaw now calls on the Government to deliver on their promise to bring forward an amendment in the House of Lords.
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Too much too soon - Usdaw slams the Government's weakening of safety measures in stores
05 July 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw has slammed the Government’s plan to lift safety measures in stores as part of the release of Covid restrictions due on 19 July.
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Shoppers should continue to wear face coverings – Usdaw calls on the Government not to water down safety in stores
05 July 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw is urging the Government not to lift safety measures in stores as part of the release of Covid restrictions due on 19 July.
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MPs today have the opportunity to support long overdue protection of workers laws – Usdaw members appeal for their support
05 July 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw welcomes three amendments to the Government’s flagship policing bill, due for debate this afternoon/evening , which will provide greater protection for workers from violence, threats and abuse. Usdaw members are urging MPs not to let this opportunity pass them by and to support all three amendments.
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Morrisons buyout - Usdaw seeks urgent meetings
03 July 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw, which represents Morrisons, staff is seeking urgent meetings with the business after confirmation that the company is being bought out.
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Usdaw members appeal to their MP to vote on Monday for a new protection of workers law
30 June 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw is encouraging members and the public to ask their MP to support a protection of workers amendment to the Government’s flagship policing bill on Monday 5 July 2021.
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Business rates relief reduction puts severe pressure on the high street – Usdaw urges the Government to intervene to save our shops
30 June 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw has warned that today’s reduction in business rates relief could further devastate already struggling high streets across the UK. Usdaw is calling on the Government to provide immediate assistance for retail, which was already in crisis before the pandemic, and work with the union and retailers to agree an industrial strategy to tackle future challenges.
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Low Pay Commission investigates the disproportionate impact of low pay on Black workers and hears from Usdaw members
30 June 2021
Members of the retail trade union Usdaw are today meeting with members of the Low Pay Commission (LPC) as they investigate the disproportionate impact of low pay on Black workers. The meetings will take place in two sessions online.
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Striking Usdaw members at DHL/M&S Long Eaton start a third 24-hour stoppage on Thursday and have gained support from MPs
29 June 2021
Members of the retail logistics trade union Usdaw will begin a third 24-hour stoppage at the Long Eaton DHL / Marks and Spencer distribution centre at 5.15am on Thursday 1 July. Alex Norris MP (Labour/Co-op, Nottingham North) and Paddy Lillis (Usdaw General Secretary) will join protesters supporting the picket line at 12 noon. Lilian Greenwood MP (Labour, Nottingham South) has also pledged her support.
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Home Affairs Select Committee call for a new protection of shopworkers law welcomed by Usdaw, now the Government should listen
29 June 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a report from a cross-party committee of MPs that highlights the need for a new criminal offence to protect shopworkers following a shocking upsurge in violence and abuse. The union is hoping that an amendment to the Government’s flagship crime bill will be debated and voted on next Monday 5 July.