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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 401 - 500 (of 1855) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...38 next IKEA's ongoing commitment to be a Living Wage employer welcomed by Usdaw - the union continues to campaign for at least £12 per hour as a step to £15 22 September 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed IKEA’s commitment to continue as a Living Wage employer, ensuring staff will be paid at least £11.95 an hour in London and £10.90 in the rest of the country from January. The union continues to call for a minimum wage of at least £12 per hour now for workers of all ages, as a step towards £15 per hour. Mini-budget must deliver immediate and targeted action on the cost of living, along with a new deal for workers says Usdaw 22 September 2022 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer citing evidence of the impact of the cost of living crisis on low-paid workers. The Usdaw General Secretary is urging the Government to use tomorrow’s mini-budget to bring forward much needed action to stem spiralling inflation and deliver a new deal for workers to tackle low pay and insecure employment. Real Living Wage uprating welcomed - Usdaw continues the campaign for at least £12 per hour for all workers as a step to £15 22 September 2022 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed a much needed increase in the real Living Wage rates, as set by the Living Wage Foundation, and continues to call for at least £12 per hour for workers of all ages as a step towards £15. The annual uprating has been brought forward from the traditional November announcement due to the cost of living crisis. Usdaw joins a TUC co-ordinated legal challenge against the Government’s “strike-breaking” agency worker regulations 20 September 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is one of eleven trade unions to launch a judicial review of “anti-worker” regulations which “undermine the right to strike”. They are being coordinated by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and represented by Thompsons Solicitors LLP. Sainsbury's cost of living support for staff of an autumn pay rise, free food and increased discounts is welcomed by Usdaw 13 September 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the company’s additional support for Sainsbury’s and Argos shopworkers in the midst of a cost of living crisis, with an unprecedented additional pay increase outside of the annual pay review due in March 2023. Rest in peace HM Queen Elizabeth II 08 September 2022 @UsdawUnion has tweeted: Tory plan still almost doubles household energy bills in six months says Usdaw 08 September 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has cristicised the Government’s energy price plan, announced by the Prime Minister today, which allows household energy bills to almost double in six months from an average of £1,277 in March to £2,500 next month. The union contests that if the energy companies were to pay their share more substantial help could be provided to struggling households. Liz Truss offers little to undo 12 years of deeply damaging Tory Government or help with the cost living crisis says Usdaw 06 September 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has cristicised the new Prime Minister’s first speech for failing to tackle the burning issues of the cost of living crisis or address the deeply damaging policies inflicted on the country through twelve years of Conservative government. Tax cuts for the rich and attacks on workers' rights under Truss would be a disaster for the country says Usdaw 05 September 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has today called on the newly announced Prime Minister Elect to immediately tackle the cost of living crisis, while putting aside the promises of tax cuts for the rich and threats of divisive trade union restrictions that featured prominently in her leadership election campaign. Usdaw backs TUC call on the Government for a law change to prevent racism at work 31 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has backed a Trades Union Congress (TUC) call on the Government to change the law to place employer’s under a duty to take reasonable steps to prevent racism from arising in the workplace; after the a new report published today found that two in five Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) workers have faced racism at work in the last five years. Co-op sale of petrol stations to Asda brings uncertainty for staff – Usdaw is seeking assurances for members 31 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is seeking urgent meetings with the Co-op and Asda after today’s confirmation of the sale of 129 Co-op petrol forecourts to Asda in a £600 million deal that will impact around 2,300 staff. Energy price cap almost trebling in 6 months puts enormous pressure on workers already struggling with the cost of living emergency says Usdaw 26 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has condemned the Government for their failure to protect already struggling households from energy price shocks, as Ofgem today announce that the price cap will almost treble this year by October. Usdaw welcomes the TUC roadmap for a £15 minimum wage to tackle the cost of living emergency and create a high wage economy 23 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s Trades Union Congress (TUC) launch of the next stage of the union movement’s campaign for higher wages and action on the cost of living emergency, by setting out a path to a £15 per hour minimum wage by 2030 at the latest. 'Report it to sort it' says Usdaw on the first anniversary of Scottish protection of workers law 23 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is marking tomorrow’s first anniversary of the protection of workers act in Scotland coming into force by urging retail staff to report incidents. The union is holding a campaign event at the Tesco superstore in Leith and participating in a lunchtime roundtable discussion at the Scottish Parliament on 24 August. Usdaw welcomes Labour's pledge to make the minimum wage reflect the cost of living and end rip-off youth rates 19 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s joint announcement by Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves outlining their reforms for the minimum wage; which include tasking the Low Pay Commission to take account of the cost of living, along with paying the full rate to all over 18s. RPI inflation hits 12.3% - Usdaw demands immediate action from Government 17 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is again calling on the Government to take immediate action to tackle the cost of living crisis, as inflation continues to grow and wages are devalued by rising prices. The Retail Prices Index rate of inflation increased to 12.3% today and the Consumer Prices Index reached 10.1%. Usdaw argues that RPI is a more accurate measure of inflation, particularly as it includes housing costs. Labour's plan to freeze the energy price cap is a substantial response to the Tory cost of living national emergency says Usdaw 15 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s announcement by Labour leader Keir Starmer for an energy price cap freeze at current levels. The fully funded proposal would protect the average household from £1,000 plus energy price increases due in October and next year, while keeping inflation down. Scottish Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. Northern Irish Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. North West Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. North East Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. South East Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. London Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. South West Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. East of England Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. Welsh Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. East Midlands Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. West Midlands Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. Yorkshire and Humber Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. Usdaw members speak out about the cost of living crisis, with 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills 10 August 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is this weekend campaigning at street stalls across the country calling for the Government to take action to tackle the Tory cost of living crisis. Worrying 21% increase in shoplifting - Usdaw calls for retail crime to be taken seriously 21 July 2022 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is deeply concerned by today’s police recorded crime statistics showing that in the 12 months to March 2022 there was a 21% increase in shoplifting over the previous year. While there has been an 11% decrease over the last decade, today’s increase is a worrying reversal of the recent downward trend. Usdaw and Tesco sign a new and updated recognition and collective bargaining agreement 21 July 2022 Usdaw General Secretary Paddy Lillis and Tesco Chief People Officer Emma Taylor have this week signed a renewed and improved partnership agreement, which is the largest private sector collective bargaining agreement in the UK and one of the largest in Europe. RPI inflation hits 11.8% - Usdaw demands immediate action from Government 20 July 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is again calling on the Government to take immediate action to tackle the cost of living crisis, as inflation continues to grow and wages are devalued by rising prices. Stay cool as temperatures rise - workers need extra protection from the hot weather says Usdaw 15 July 2022 As the mercury rises, with the Met Office warning of record temperatures next week, retail trade union Usdaw is calling for a legal maximum workplace temperature to protect workers’ health and safety. Court of Appeal reverses High Court decision on Tesco ‘fire and rehire’ – Usdaw will fight on 15 July 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw and leading law firm Thompsons have expressed their disappointment at a Court of Appeal judgment today, which reversed a High Court decision on the issue of ‘fire and rehire’ at Tesco. Government failure to tackle insecure employment slammed by Usdaw on the fifth anniversary of the Taylor review 11 July 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has today criticised the Government for their failure to tackle insecure employment, leaving millions of worker in poverty. Durham Miners' Gala: Usdaw GS praises the contribution of key workers in his Durham Cathedral address 09 July 2022 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has praised the efforts of key workers’ in getting us through the pandemic and their continued crucial role in helping to keep the country and our communities functioning. Also thanking trade union workplace reps for everything they do to help keep essential workers safe and supported. PM resigning but chaos cannot continue until Autumn - Usdaw says that working people need a government that will tackle the cost of living crisis now 07 July 2022 Retail trade union is calling for an election to deliver a government that will tackle the cost of living crisis and deliver a new deal for workers now that Boris Johnson has indicated that he is resigning as Prime Minister. TUC LGBT+ Workers’ Conference 2022: Usdaw seeks support for non-binary workers 29 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members, reps and officials attending the Trades Union Congress (TUC) annual lesbian gay bisexual transgender plus (LGBT+) conference, taking place this week at Congress House in London. Institute of Customer Service survey confirms Usdaw findings on the scale of abuse of shopworkers 28 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for more action to ensure that abuse, threats and violence against shopworkers are taken seriously after another survey shows that incidents are on the increase. STUC Young Workers’ Conference 2022: Usdaw raises the impact of workplace automation and the growing mental health crisis 24 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members, reps and officials attending the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) annual young workers’ conference, taking place this weekend in Glasgow. RPI hits 11.7%, the highest since 1982, we need a new deal for workers to tackle the cost of living crisis says Usdaw 22 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on the Government to take immediate action to tackle the growing cost of living crisis, as inflation reaches a 40 year high and wages continue to be devalued by rising prices. Low-paid workers fear another jump in inflation says Usdaw 21 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has, ahead of tomorrow’s latest inflation figures, released results from their cost of living survey. They show that low-paid workers, many of them delivering essential services, are already struggling to make ends meet and fear further jumps in inflation. Minimum wage of at least £12 and an end to rip-off youth rates – Usdaw gives evidence to the Low Pay Commission 21 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has provided written evidence to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) on minimum wage rates. The LPC’s annual call for evidence closed on Monday 20 June and responses will help shape the recommendations they will make to the Government this autumn on the 2022 minimum wage rates. 1 in 4 food retail workers skipping meals to pay bills – Usdaw calls for a new deal and action on the cost of living crisis 18 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw has today released a finding from their most recent cost of living survey of over 5,500 members who are mainly essential workers in the food retail industry. New deal for working people - Usdaw supports the TUC march and rally 17 June 2022 Members, reps, activists and officials from the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw will be joining the TUC march on Saturday 18 June through London to demand a new deal for working people. A new vision to secure a bright future for the Welsh retail industry welcomed by Usdaw 17 June 2022 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed a new vision to revitalise Wales’ retail sector launched by the Welsh Government that could lead to better pay and conditions, greater job security, improving career progression and a commitment to creating a skilled future workforce. Stay cool as temperatures rise - workers need extra protection from the hot weather says Usdaw 15 June 2022 As the mercury rises, with the Met Office warning of well above-average temperatures this week likely to exceed 30C, retail trade union Usdaw is calling for a legal maximum workplace temperature to protect workers’ health and safety. Usdaw and Thompsons Solicitors battle Tesco on ‘fire and rehire’ at Court of Appeal 09 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw and leading law firm has expressed disappointment at the decision by Tesco to challenge a ‘fire and rehire’ ruling at the Court of Appeal today. Usdaw joins with the Suzy Lamplugh Trust on a 'staying safe at work' TUC webinar 06 June 2022 Retail trade union Usdaw, personal safety charity the Suzy Lamplugh Trust and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) have run a webinar attended by 600 workplace place reps looking at issues around staying safe at work. Displaying results 401 - 500 (of 1855) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...38 next
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