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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 251 - 350 (of 1838) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...37 next 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. ‘Me, work and the menopause’ Usdaw launches a new campaign 08 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today launched a new campaign about the menopause to raise awareness and seek better workplace rights, along with supporting improved health and well-being for women in mid-life and beyond. TUC Women's Conference 2023: Usdaw highlights the impact of the cost of living crisis on women and calls for action to end sexual harassment 08 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of reps and officials attending the annual Trades Union Congress (TUC) annual women’s conference in London, starting on Wednesday 8 March, which is International Women’s Day. The union will be calling for action to end sexual harassment and highlighting how the cost of living crisis has impacted women. International Women’s Day 2023: Usdaw continues the campaign for equality and focuses on workplace risks to women’s health 08 March 2023 Usdaw is marking today’s International Women’s Day by pledging to continue their campaign for equality and to keep women’s equality high on the union’s negotiating, organising and political agendas. This year Usdaw is highlighting workplace risks to women’s health. Gender pay gap widens as a ‘motherhood penalty’ worsens – Usdaw calls for action to better support working parents 07 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has expressed concern that the UK’s gender pay gap has widened by 2.4 percentage points to 14.4% in 2021, according to accountancy giant PwC in its Women in Work index. Young Workers' Week 2023 - Usdaw activists focus on mental health 06 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has today launched their Young Workers’ Week, an opportunity for union reps and activists to reach out to young workers and share the campaigning work that Usdaw does. It runs from 6 - 12 March and this year’s focus is mental health in the workplace. Carer’s Leave Bill: Usdaw urges Peers to support as a step in the right direction, but amend to make it paid leave 02 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for Peers to support the Carer’s Leave Bill, which would give people with caring responsibilities a right to unpaid leave from work. The Bill received was passed unopposed by the House of Commons and is set to receive its second reading in the House of Lords on Friday 3 March. Usdaw will be looking for the Bill to be amended at a later stage to make the proposed leave paid. Peers urged by Usdaw to support stronger redundancy protections for pregnant women and new parents 02 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on the House of Lords to support a new law aimed at boosting workplace protection for pregnant women and new parents. The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill is timetabled for a second reading debate in the House of Lords on Friday 3 March. BRC annual crime survey: Usdaw condemns ‘appalling levels’ of violence and abuse against retail workers 02 March 2023 Shopworkers trade union leader Paddy Lillis is deeply disturbed by the latest findings of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) annual survey that shows high levels of retail violence and abuse, at over 850 incidents per day. Labour announces workplace support for women with menopause – Usdaw welcomes the ground-breaking policy 28 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s policy announcement by Labour to require large firms to set out Menopause Action Plans detailing how they are supporting women with menopause at work. The policy forms part of Labour’s offer to working women, with one in ten aged 45-55 having left their jobs due to menopausal symptoms. Labour puts good and well-paid jobs at the core of their economic mission – Usdaw welcomes the commitment to a new deal for workers 27 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Keir Starmer setting out the details of Labour’s mission to secure the highest sustained growth in the G7. The Labour leader has identified the need for growth to improve living standards and reduce poverty, which includes the creation of more and better-paying jobs. Usdaw welcomes Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s Five Missions for a Better Britain 23 February 2023 Shopworkers’ union Usdaw has welcomed the speech given in Manchester today, in which Keir Starmer outlined five missions that put the economy, climate change, the NHS, skills, and law and order at the heart of the 2024 manifesto. Protect the right to strike! Usdaw urges Peers to vote down the Government’s anti-union legislation 21 February 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 second reading in the House of Lords today (Tuesday 21 February). Tesco pay deal: Usdaw secures a 7% increase in hourly pay taking the basic rate to over £11 an hour 20 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has negotiated a pay deal with Tesco that will significantly increase the hourly pay rate for staff in stores and fulfilment centres by 72p to £11.02 per hour. Around 220,000 colleagues across the UK will benefit from this increase, which represents another record investment in hourly pay. Asda pay deal: Usdaw negotiates a 10% increase to £11.11 per hour from July in Northern Ireland 17 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw represents Asda staff in Northern Ireland. The union has negotiated a two-stage pay deal that will take the base rate in Asda to £11.11, the highest among major supermarkets. The deal has been overwhelmingly accepted by Usdaw members in a ballot with a 78% turnout and 88% voting in favour. Heart Unions Week: Usdaw to launch a new menopause campaign on International Women’s Day 17 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is celebrating achievements and campaigns for members during Heart Unions Week, 13 to 19 February 2022, an annual event organised by the Trades Union Congress (TUC). Heart Unions Week: Usdaw’s campaigning with reps and members secures protection of workers legislation 16 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is celebrating achievements for members during Heart Unions Week, 13 to 19 February 2022, an annual event organised by the Trades Union Congress (TUC). Scottish Labour Conference 2023: Usdaw seeks a new deal on new technology, automation and skills 16 February 2023 Retail and distribution trade union Usdaw has a delegation attending the Scottish Labour Conference, 17 – 19 February in Edinburgh. The union is seeking a new deal for workers on the introduction of new technology and automation in their workplaces and better access to training. Heart Unions Week: ‘It’s Good to talk’ Usdaw promotes awareness and rights for workers struggling with their mental health 15 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is celebrating achievements for members during TUC ‘Heart Unions’ Week (13 – 19 February), highlighting the benefits of being in union membership. Usdaw’s 'It's Good to Talk' mental health workplace campaign has been running for several years. It is an all-year- round campaign and last year Usdaw held its first co-ordinated day of action on 10 October to mark World Mental Health Day. Ten months of double-digit inflation continues to devalue wages – Usdaw calls for action in next month’s Budget to help struggling workers 15 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for the Government to address the cost of living crisis in next month’s Budget after today’s statistics show that wages continue to be devalued by double-digit inflation. Heart Unions Week: ‘Not all disability is visible’ Usdaw campaigns for awareness and rights for workers with hidden impairments 14 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is celebrating achievements for members during TUC ‘Heart Unions’ Week (13 – 19 February), highlighting the benefits of being in union membership. Earlier this year Usdaw launched a new campaign to better support disabled members at work. New coalition to end carer poverty launches, which is supported by Usdaw and over 90 other organisations 14 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has joined forces with over 90 organisations to help unpaid carers escape poverty. The new coalition will campaign for better financial support for carers and changes to enable them to combine paid work with unpaid care. Heart Unions Week: Usdaw’s New Deal for Workers is the best way to tackle the cost of living crisis 13 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is celebrating achievements for members during TUC ‘Heart Unions’ Week (13 – 19 February), highlighting the benefits of being in union membership. Usdaw’s New Deal for Workers campaign was launched with the aim of delivering improved pay and rights for workers. TUC ‘Heart Unions’ week 2023: Usdaw celebrates the achievements and commitment of volunteer trade union reps 13 February 2023 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today marked the start of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) annual ‘Heart Unions’ week (13 to 19 February) by paying tribute to and celebrating the achievements and dedication of lay workplace reps who deliver so much for members across the country. ‘Single Parent Employment Challenge’ report from Gingerbread is welcomed by Usdaw 06 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a report from the leading national charity Gingerbread about the significant employment barriers holding back single parents. The report identifies four key areas and their recommendations include: Budget 2023: Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers and a retail recovery plan 06 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has made a formal representation to HM Treasury for measures to be included in the 2023 Spring Budget on 15 March. Carers leave proposed new right welcomed by Usdaw as a step in the right direction, but it needs to be paid says the union 03 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed MPs today passing the Carers Leave Bill, which would give people with caring responsibilities a right to unpaid leave from work. It received an unopposed third reading in the House of Commons and will now undergo further scrutiny in the House of Lords. Pregnant women and new parents are a step closer to stronger redundancy protections – Usdaw welcomes MPs’ support 03 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the House of Commons today passing a new law aimed at boosting workplace protection for pregnant women and new parents. The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill was supported by MPs unopposed and will now undergo further scrutiny in the House of Lords. Time to Talk Day: Usdaw campaigns to promote mental health awareness and rights at work 02 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is marking today’s Time to Talk Day by promoting the role trade union workplace reps play in making sure members receive the right support at work. Protect the right to strike! Usdaw backs the TUC campaign day and expresses solidarity with striking workers 01 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is supporting today’s ‘protect the right to strike’ campaign day, which has been organised by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and is focussed on opposing the Government’s Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill. Usdaw celebrates LGBT+ History Month 2023 01 February 2023 Usdaw welcomes the beginning of LGBT+ History Month, which is celebrated in the UK every February. The initiative was started by Schools OUT 18 years ago to mark the abolition of Section 28 and shine a spotlight on LGBT+ lives that have been overlooked and excluded from history. Tesco restructure puts more than 2,000 jobs at risk – Usdaw to enter into consultation talks 31 January 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has been notified by Tesco of their plans to close their remaining in-store counter services, along with restructuring store management roles and some head office functions. The union will now enter into consultation talks with the company on their proposals. Protect the right to strike! Usdaw urges MPs to vote down the Government’s anti-union legislation 30 January 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on Members of Parliament to reject the Government’s Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, which has been timetabled to complete all its remaining House of Commons stages in one day on Monday 30 January. Another Tory growth plan that fails to recognise the need for a new deal for workers says Usdaw 27 January 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has described the latest Tory growth plan as disappointing, but not surprising that they fail to recognise the need to deliver a new deal for workers. The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out his four pillars of economic growth in a speech at Bloomberg today: enterprise, education, employment and everywhere. London Labour Conference 2023: Usdaw seeks a new deal on new technology, automation and skills 27 January 2023 Retail and distribution trade union Usdaw has a delegation attending the London Labour Conference on 28 and 29 January. The union is seeking a new deal for workers on the introduction of new technology and automation in their workplaces and better access to training. ‘Fire and rehire’ should be banned not given a code of practice says Usdaw 25 January 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has responded to the Government’s proposed code of practice on ‘fire and rehire’ with deep disappointment. ‘Fire and rehire’ refers to when an employer dismisses an employee and offers to re-engage them on a new contract with less-favourable terms. Menopause leave rejected by the Government – Usdaw continues the campaign for statutory workplace rights 24 January 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is deeply disappointed that the Government has today rejected calls for a large scale pilot of menopause leave and a recommendation from the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee to make menopause a ‘protected characteristic’ under the Equalities Act. TUC ‘Protect the Right to Strike’ petition: Usdaw urges members to support the campaign to oppose Government anti-union legislation 23 January 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is asking members to sign a Trades Union Congress (TUC) petition that opposes the Government’s Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill. The Bill has been timetabled to complete all its remaining House of Commons stages in one day on Monday 30 January. Government must end rampant exploitation of migrant workers says Usdaw 23 January 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has joined with other unions to condemn Government’s attempts to ‘pit’ workers against each other, and to call for urgent action to advance the rights of migrant workers, including undocumented people, and end migrant worker exploitation. Displaying results 251 - 350 (of 1838) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...37 next
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