Campaign News RSS Feed Check out what campaigning work we’ve been up to recently: Filter by: Filter by month Month... January February March April May June July August September October November December Filter by topic Topic... Campaign - Usdaw4Labour Politics Displaying results 741 - 780 (of 781) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 next Higher wages and improved workers' rights are the key to improving UK productivity says Usdaw 12 September 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today welcomed a ground-breaking Smith Institute report on productivity, which points out the importance of workers having a voice in improving productivity. Usdaw calls for a real Living Wage and an end to age-related pay 12 September 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has today called for a real living wage to replace the Government’s so-called National Living Wage, which doesn’t reflect the true cost of living, and an end to pay discrimination against workers under 25. Usdaw nominates Owen Smith for Leader of the Labour Party 08 August 2016 The Executive Council of the shopworkers’ trade union has decided to nominate Owen Smith MP in the election for Leader of the Labour Party. Usdaw calls for an end to racism and hate crime in the wake of the Brexit vote 28 June 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has today expressed deep concern about reports of threats and abuse against migrant workers and people from minority ethnic groups and calls for calm and respect. The EU referendum was not the result we wanted - we must now work together to get the best deal for Britain 24 June 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has expressed shock and disappointment about the result of the EU referendum; congratulates Usdaw reps and members for the hard work they put into the remain campaign, and calls for a combined effort to protect workers’ rights, jobs and the stability and safety of our country. John Hannett combines with trade union general secretaries to call for a vote to REMAIN today - polls open 7am – 10pm 23 June 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett has joined with trade union general secretaries representing millions of workers to call for a vote to REMAIN in today’s EU referendum. Shopworkers trade union leader makes the case to remain in the EU on the eve of poll 22 June 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett is calling for a vote to remain tomorrow, as the country goes to the polls in the EU referendum. Shopworkers trade union and retailers warn families will face higher prices if we leave the EU 21 June 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett has today released research by Usdaw which finds that, if we were to leave the EU, the hit to sterling and the imposition of tariffs would increase prices for families by £580 a year. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Jo Cox - John Hannett Usdaw General Secretary 16 June 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett has expressed horror at the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox and sends condolences to her family and friends. BHS staff heard little today to reassure them about the future or explain the past - says Usdaw 15 June 2016 A joint BIS and DWP select committee hearing today heard from Sir Phillip Green, but the shopworkers trade union Usdaw remains concerned about securing jobs and establishing a viable future for the company to stave off liquidation. Usdaw General Secretary John Hannett signs a joint trade union letter to promote a vote to remain 06 June 2016 As general secretaries who represent a large part of Britain’s trade union movement, we are writing to make our position clear and urge our collective membership, which reaches over 6 million people, to vote for Britain to remain in the European Union on 23 June. Usdaw urges members to vote in todays elections and to vote Labour – polls open 7am – 10pm 05 May 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is asking Usdaw members to vote for Labour candidates today as voters go to the polls in elections for: Police and Crime Commissioners; Scottish Parliament; Wales and London Assemblies; City Mayors; Parliamentary by-elections, and local councils. The Government climb down on trade union political fund reforms is welcome says Usdaw 27 April 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed news that the Government is set to agree changes to the Trade Union Bill, that will significantly reduce unnecessary burdens on trade unions, when MPs consider amendments passed by the House of Lords. We welcome a meeting with BIS about the future of retail, but Sunday trading is off the table says Usdaw 26 April 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed the offer of a meeting with Anna Soubry, a Minister in the Government’s Business Department, but is disappointed that she continues to talk about Sunday trading. The Chancellor has missed a chance to undo his income cuts for low-paid workers says Usdaw 16 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is disappointed that the Chancellor has not used today’s budget to reverse attacks on the incomes of low-paid working people who are struggling to make ends meet and still face severe cuts when they are forced on to Universal Credit. Usdaw warns the Chancellor not to hit low-paid working people again in this week’s Budget 14 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has today called on the Chancellor not to attack the incomes of low-paid working people who are struggling to make ends meet and still face severe cuts when they are forced on to Universal Credit. Improved Sunday working protections for shopworkers are a welcome step forward says Usdaw 10 March 2016 Following last night’s Government defeat on devolving Sunday trading hours to local authorities, shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed the improved Sunday working protections for shopworkers that remain in the Enterprise Bill. Shopworkers will be hugely relieved that MPs saved their Sundays says Usdaw 09 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is delighted with the House of Commons vote to remove Sunday trading changes from the Enterprise Bill. The Government was defeated by a majority of 31 MPs. The Government has failed to evidence the case for Sunday trading changes – says Usdaw 09 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has made a last minute plea to MPs from all parties to oppose the Government’s proposed changes to Sunday trading, which are due to be debated and voted on today during the Report Stage of the Enterprise Bill. There is no Government Sunday trading deal with the SNP - says Usdaw 08 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett yesterday met Stewart Hosie MP, Deputy Leader of the SNP, and the party’s business spokesperson, Hannah Bardell MP, about the potential impact of the Government’s Sunday trading changes on Scottish retail staff. Displaying results 741 - 780 (of 781) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 next
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