News RSS Feed Filter by: Filter by month Month... January February March April May June July August September October November December Filter by topic Topic... ADM - Annual Delegate Meeting Agency & Migrant Workers Auto-enrolment Benefits & Tax Credits Bullying & Harassment Campaign - A New Deal for Workers Campaign - Christmas is not working Campaign - Cost of Living Campaign - Europe Campaign - Freedom From Fear Campaign - Have a Safe Journey Campaign - Justice for Injured Workers Campaign - Lifelong Learning Campaign - Menopause Campaign - Mental Health Awareness Campaign - Minimum Wage Campaign - New Years Day Working in Scotland Campaign - Pensions Awareness Campaign - Save our Shops Campaign - Save Union Learning Campaign - Sexual Harassment... 'Call It Out' Campaign - Supporting Parents & Carers Campaign - Time For Better Pay Campaign - Together Against Hate Crime Campaign - Union4marks Campaign - Usdaw4Labour Conferences Coronavirus Disability Discounts and Offers Elections Equality Get Involved Health & Safety Health & Wellbeing Legal Advice LGBT Men's Health Mental Health Organising & Recruitment Parents & Carers Pensions Politics Redundancy Rights at Work Sata Sunday Working Training & Education Transport Wages Women's Health Young Workers Filter by region Area... A - South Wales and Western Region C - Eastern Region E - Midlands Region F - North Eastern Region G - Scottish Region H - Southern Region K - North West Region National Filter by industry Industry... Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 181 - 220 (of 352) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ...18 next Usdaw welcomes compulsory wearing of face coverings in shops and calls for detailed advice to be agreed 13 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops, but warns that it can only be effective alongside existing social distancing and hygiene procedures. Usdaw calls on the Government to publish detailed guidance and safety procedures that are agreed with the union and retail employers. Government confusion on face coverings is not helpful for shop workers - Usdaw calls for clarity 13 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has urged the Government to clarify their policy on face coverings in shops. The union recognises that face coverings can help limit the spread of the virus, but reiterates the need to follow established social distancing measures. Usdaw is calling for clarity and detailed guidance to end confusion and help protect retail staff from abuse. Usdaw welcomes that Covid-19 testing will be extended to some shop workers and urges employers to support staff through the process 09 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s Department of Health and Social Care announcement that shop workers in some areas and businesses will be tested for Covid-19, as part of a new pilot, even though they have no symptoms. The union is calling on employers to support staff through the process. Prime Minister says 'zero-tolerance' of violence against shop workers, but fails to back words with action says Usdaw 08 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw today criticised the Prime Minister for failing to back a new law to protect shop workers from violence, even if measures announced by the Government yesterday fail to stem the growing levels of abuse, with incidents doubling during the coronavirus emergency. Usdaw calls for a firm commitment from the Government to take all available actions to tackle the issue. Scottish shop workers remain nervous about the introduction of mandatory face coverings in stores says Usdaw 07 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has received numerous calls from concerned members after the Scottish Government announced that face coverings will be mandatory in shops from this Friday. Government rejects new law to protect retail staff from violence and abuse - Usdaw is deeply disappointed 07 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has expressed deep disappointment that the Government has today rejected proposals for a new law to protect shop workers from violence, threats and abuse, despite evidence that incidents have doubled during the coronavirus emergency. Scottish retailers urged by Usdaw to maintain two metre social distancing in shops despite mandatory face coverings 02 July 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging retailers to maintain social distancing in shops at two metres, as agreed in joint safety guidance, despite the Scottish Government today announcing that face coverings will be mandatory in shops. The union also calls on customers to respect staff who have to enforce safety in stores. Law to protect Scottish shopworkers from violence and abuse takes a step forward - Usdaw calls for MSP support at stage 2 30 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee today unanimously passing to the next stage the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill, promoted by Daniel Johnson MSP (Labour, Edinburgh Southern). Usdaw calls for MSPs to support the measure when it is debated at stage 2. Legislation to protect shopworkers from violence and abuse called for by Usdaw and the Co-op 26 June 2020 Shopworkers trade union Usdaw and convenience store giant the Co-op have both challenged Government inertia on first anniversary of the closure of their call for evidence on violence against staff. In the last year store crime has rocketed by 140% year on year and abuse is on the rise despite key worker classification. Stay cool as temperatures rise - workers need extra protection from the hot weather says Usdaw 25 June 2020 As the mercury rises on the hottest day of the year so far, retail trade union Usdaw is calling for a legal maximum workplace temperature to protect workers health and safety. Employers must also take care to protect staff and take account of new working practices because of the Coronavirus emergency. Retailers urged by Usdaw to maintain existing two metre social distancing in shops 23 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging retailers to maintain social distancing in shops at two metres, as agreed in joint safety guidance, after the Prime Minister announces a ‘one metre plus’ rule for situations where two metre distancing cannot be observed. He today confirmed to the House of Commons that “where it is possible to keep two metres apart, people should”. Social distancing in shops should stay at two metres and any changes must only be done by agreement says Usdaw 22 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called for social distancing in shops to stay at two metres, as agreed in a tripartite process involving the union, retailers and the Government. Usdaw calls for any changes to the joint safety guidance for retail to only be done through further discussion and agreement. Respect shopworkers says Usdaw, as shops are allowed to reopen if it is safe to do so 12 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging customers to respect staff and employers to ensure safety in stores, as shops are allowed to reopen, if safe to do so. Derbyshire PCC's stance on abuse of shopworkers is welcomed by Usdaw 08 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed confirmation from Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Hardyal Dhindsa, that he is standing strong against abuse of shopworkers. Human and business costs of retail crime and violence set out in a new report - Usdaw calls on the Government to respond 27 May 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a new report Retail violence: abused and attacked at work by broadcast journalist Jamie Long, which sets out the cost to business and staff of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. Community pharmacy trade unions Usdaw and PDA call on Government to facilitate talks on workplace safety 14 May 2020 The Pharmacists Defence Association and Usdaw have written a joint letter to Health & Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock, calling on him to facilitate tripartite discussion between government, community pharmacy employer representatives and the trade unions to agree safe working practices across the sector. Safety first is the only way lockdown measures can be eased says Usdaw 10 May 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has responded to the Prime Minister’s statement by urging a safety first approach to easing lockdown measures. The union cautions non-food retailers not to open until they can guarantee staff and customer safety and urges them to adopt the joint advice agreed with the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Usdaw is calling on businesses to work with trade unions to carry out risk assessments in workplaces before re-opening for business. Lincolnshire Co-op urged by Usdaw to end their ‘mean-spirited’ response to furloughed, self-isolating and vulnerable staff 07 May 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging Lincolnshire Co-operative to end the removal of staff discount from their employees who are furloughed and fully pay vulnerable staff off work and those who are self-isolating, so they don’t have to survive on Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) of just £95.85 per week. Scottish Government engagement in protection of shopworkers welcomed by Usdaw - the union calls for legislation 07 May 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed comments made by Ash Denham MSP, Minister for Community Safety about engaging with the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill. The union calls on the Scottish Government to support the Bill progressing to Stage 2 of the parliamentary process and help it to become law. Usdaw and BRC working together on how the retail sector can be safely brought out of lockdown 06 May 2020 Comments from the Prime Minister in his recent press conference, and news coverage over the weekend would seem to suggest that an announcement on the lifting of some lockdown restrictions is imminent. Displaying results 181 - 220 (of 352) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ...18 next
Quick Links Publications All News Join Us Contact Us Terms & Conditions Cookie Policy Privacy Notice Sitemap
Free prize draw Enter our free prize draw to win a £100 Love2Shop Gift Voucher courtesy of Shepherds Friendly Email address..