Freedom From Fear
Usdaw’s Freedom From Fear Campaign seeks to prevent violence, threats and abuse against workers
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Freedom From Fear - Most shopworkers say they've experienced abuse in the past year
Cost of Living - A huge number of members say they feel worse off now than they did 12 months ago
Not All Disability is Visible - 1 in 5 people have a disability, but most can't be seen
Usdaw’s Freedom From Fear Campaign seeks to prevent violence, threats and abuse against workers
	
	
	In the UK, 1 in 5 people have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) - 80 per cent of which can’t be seen
	Young workers are a vital part of the workforce but are often undervalued, underpaid and discriminated against
	
	Usdaw believes everyone has the right to work in a safe and supportive environment
	As prices continue to rise, the cost of living crisis is affecting everyone
	Usdaw takes both the physical and mental wellbeing of its members very seriously
	On Friday 17 October, Usdaw is once again joining forces with the anti-racism football charity 'Show Racism the Red Card' to support 'Wear Red Day'
	Enabling women to feel more comfortable with the symptoms of menopause at work
	Our aim is to get members talking about pensions and making plans for their retirement, even if that is many years ahead
	The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of hate crime and the harm it does to members and their families
	Too many key workers are trying to exist on low pay, facing abuse every day while trying to carry out their essential role
	Highlighting the issues facing neurodivergent members at work, and raising awareness of the support available to parents and carers who have neurodivergent family members
	Usdaw's National Retail Workers’ Day reflects the social and economic importance of retail jobs and retail workers across the UK
	Usdaw is campaigning for the Government to take urgent action to 'Save Our Shops'
	Support the Keep Sunday Special campaign and oppose the changes to existing Sunday trading laws
	Usdaw is campaigning for all large shops in Scotland to close on New Year’s Day