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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 751 - 850 (of 1879) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ...38 next Usdaw protect shopworkers petition set to be debated in Parliament 26 May 2021 Usdaw’s parliamentary petition that seeks to protect retail staff from violence, threats and abuse has been timetabled for a parliamentary debate on Monday 7 June 2021. Usdaw seeks the support of MPs and the Government to deliver on the aims of the petition with new legislation. M&S staff are deeply concerned by today's confirmation of more store closures - Usdaw renews their call for recognition 26 May 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has renewed their call for recognition as the trade union for Marks & Spencer staff after another 30 store closures were announced today. Yet another survey exposes the extent of abuse against retail staff - Usdaw calls on the Government to support a new protection of shopworkers law 26 May 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is joining with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) in calling for Government action to stem a growing tide of violence and abuse against shopworkers. Usdaw members at a Marks and Spencer's distribution site to take industrial action 25 May 2021 Retail logistics trade union Usdaw has today notified DHL of a 24-hour strike at their Marks and Spencer Long Eaton distribution centre, starting at 9.30pm on Wednesday 9 June 2021. Usdaw urges Argos to withdraw their 'fire and rehire' threat to hundreds of back office staff who face losing thousands 25 May 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is urging Argos to not use ‘fire and rehire’ tactics to force staff to sign up to a new contract that could result in the loss of thousands of pounds because of changes to pension contributions, holiday entitlements and travel allowances. Wales TUC Special Congress 2021: Usdaw calls for a retail recovery plan, a new deal for workers and better health and safety enforcement 25 May 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members and officials attending this year’s online Wales TUC Special Congress, which starts today and closes tomorrow. Usdaw members at DHL Long Eaton vote decisively for industrial action in a dispute over redundancy payments 24 May 2021 Usdaw members, working on a Marks & Spencer’s third party logistics contract for DHL based at Long Eaton in Derbyshire, have overwhelmingly voted in favour of industrial action in a formal ballot. The dispute is over the amount of redundancy pay that long serving staff will receive when the site closes at the end of July. STUC LGBT+ Conference 2021: Usdaw makes the case for improving visibility and addressing inequality 22 May 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members and officials attending this year’s online Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Plus (LGBT+) Conference, which starts today and closes tomorrow. Usdaw is highlighting the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on LGBT+ workers and seeking to address longstanding inequality issues that have been entrenched still further by the crisis. Usdaw puts the spotlight on parents and carers under pressure and calls on the Government to do more to help 19 May 2021 Today is Usdaw’s Supporting Parents and Carers Spotlight Day, when the union highlights the difficulties of juggling work with looking after someone. To ensure Covid security, workplace campaigning is limited with the majority of spotlight day activities taking place online at: www.usdaw.org.uk/UnderPressure IDAHOTB 2021: Usdaw highlights the unequal impact of the coronavirus pandemic on LGBT+ workers 17 May 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is celebrating the annual International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) on May 17, with a call to recognise the unequal impact of the Covid-19 crisis on LGBT+ workers. Debenhams closures: Usdaw asks how many more major high street brands do we have to lose before the Government acts to Save our Shops? 14 May 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw renews the call for an urgent retail recovery plan, as high streets across the UK are devastated by tomorrow’s closure of the last remaining Debenhams stores. Government police cuts have contributed to a weak response to retail crime - shopworkers are owed better protection says Usdaw 12 May 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw listened in disbelief as a Government Minister today accepted that police responses suffer because of a lack of resources and capacity; but couldn’t recognise the impact of losing of 20,000 police officers since 2010, due to Conservative austerity cuts. Queen's Speech 2021: Government's 'Lifetime Skills Guarantee' will not reach the workers most in need of learning opportunities 12 May 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has criticised the Government’s ‘Lifetime Skills Guarantee’ proposals in the Queen’s Speech. The union says that they fail to address the fundamental issues facing many of those needing to upskill. Retail industry unites to call on the Government to avoid a “life sentence” of violence and abuse for shopworkers 12 May 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is part of a coalition, which includes more than 30 major retail businesses, that is today urging MPs to avoid shackling over three million shopworkers to a “life sentence” of violence, abuse and anti-social behaviour by encouraging them to back an amendment to a flagship Government crime bill which would offer frontline workers greater protection. BCM Fareva 'fire and rehire' dispute latest - Usdaw to hold strike ballot at the Nottingham site 11 May 2021 Usdaw is to ballot members from Tuesday (18 May) on industrial action in BCM Fareva, the Nottingham based manufacturer of consumer pharma and beauty products for leading brands including Boots. Queen's Speech 2021: Usdaw disappointed by Government failure to deliver a New Deal for Workers or action to Save our Shops 11 May 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw expresses disappointment that the Government failed to include in today’s Queen’s Speech the union’s calls for: a new deal for workers to ensure they are valued, respected and have fairly paid secure jobs; reform of Universal Credit to tackle in-work poverty or a plan to revive our struggling high streets. £10 per hour minimum wage and an end to rip off youth rates – Usdaw gives evidence to the Low Pay Commission 11 May 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is today giving oral evidence to the Low Pay Commission, where union reps will be making the case for a minimum wage rate of at least £10 per hour and an end to unfair youth rates. Queen's Speech 2021: Usdaw calls on the Government to Save our Shops and deliver a New Deal for Workers 10 May 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is urging the Government to focus tomorrow’s Queen’s Speech on: ensuring workers are valued, respected and have fairly paid secure jobs, along with reform of Universal Credit to tackle in-work poverty, and reversing the decline on our high streets. Three-quarters of key workers say they were anxious about working through the pandemic an Usdaw survey finds 10 May 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has today, at the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week, released findings from a survey showing that almost three quarters (74.2%) felt anxious about going into work last year. By far the biggest factor contributing to members’ anxiety is a fear of contracting the virus, with seven out of ten of all respondents identifying this as the cause. Today is polling day - Usdaw asks members to vote Labour 06 May 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is asking members to use their vote in today’s elections to support Labour candidates who will deliver on our campaign goals to get a new deal for workers, save our shops and tackle abuse of shop staff. IKEA's ongoing commitment to be a Living Wage employer welcomed by Usdaw - the union continues to campaign for at least £10 per hour 02 May 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed IKEA’s commitment to continue as a Living Wage employer, ensuring staff will be paid at least £10.85 an hour in London and £9.50 in the rest of the country. The union continues to call for at least £10 per hour for workers of all ages across the UK. Usdaw marks International Workers' Day by renewing their call for a New Deal for Workers 01 May 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is marking International Workers’ Day (1 May) by renewing the call for a New Deal for Workers. Empty shop surge further demonstrates the need for an industrial strategy for retail says Usdaw 30 April 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has expressed deep concern about the latest BRC-LDC shop vacancy monitor. The figures reveal that the vacancy rate across the country increased to 14.1% in the quarter to the end of March, from 13.7% in the last three months of 2020. The Union renews the call for the Government to work with them and employers to develop an industrial strategy for retail. Health and safety is a fundamental right at work says Usdaw on International Workers’ Memorial Day 28 April 2021 Every year April 28 is International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD). It is the international trade union day of remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured or made unwell by their work. Keir Starmer thanks Usdaw members for their work during the pandemic and puts protecting jobs at the heart of Labour’s campaign 26 April 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw today welcomed Rt Hon Keir Starmer MP, leader of the Labour Party, to give a keynote speech to their online Annual Delegate Meeting. Usdaw reflects on the impact of the pandemic and sets out the need for a New Deal for Workers #Usdaw 21 26 April 2021 The online Annual Delegate Meeting of the retail trade union Usdaw has today reflected on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on members and sets out a wide-ranging campaign for a New Deal for Workers. All in it together? Usdaw annual conference highlights the unequal impact of the coronavirus crisis 26 April 2021 Usdaw’s Annual Delegate Meeting today looked at the unequal impact of the coronavirus pandemic on women, disabled, LGBT+ and BAME workers. Usdaw sets out an agenda of political campaigning to deliver the members' priorities #Usdaw21 26 April 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has today set out its political campaigning priorities at the Annual Delegate Meeting. Customers urged by Usdaw to follow the rules and respect shopworkers as Scotland's shops reopen 26 April 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on customers to follow the rules and respect shopworkers, as non-essential stores in Scotland reopen. Frances O'Grady brings TUC fraternal greetings to Usdaw's online annual conference #Usdaw21 25 April 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw today welcomed Frances O’Grady, Trades Union Congress (TUC) General Secretary, to their 74th Annual Delegate Meeting, being held online for the first time because of the pandemic. Usdaw's President and General Secretary formally open the union's 74th Annual Delegate Meeting #Usdaw21 25 April 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has today opened their 74th annual conference with addresses from the President and General Secretary. For the first time, the Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) is taking place online because of the pandemic, with over 600 delegates, visitors and officials attending virtually. 2021 annual conference of the retail trade union Usdaw starts on Sunday 25 April #Usdaw21 23 April 2021 The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) is holding its 74th Annual Delegate Meeting, as an online only event, from Sunday 25 to Monday 26 April 2021. Scottish Labour puts free childcare at the heart of its manifesto, which is welcomed by Usdaw 22 April 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed Scottish Labour launching its manifesto for the Holyrood election with a pledge to increase free childcare to 50 hours a week for every youngster. Party leader Anas Sarwar says the policy would help tackle the “national scandal” of child poverty and boost the post-pandemic economic recovery by enabling more parents to return to work. Labour focusses on "A brighter future for our high streets" - Usdaw will speak for retail workers through a new commission 19 April 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw welcomes a new independent Commission on Rebuilding Our High Streets, launched today by Labour’s Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds. It brings together experts from retail, leisure and hospitality businesses, as well as representatives of the trade union, local government, co-operative and social enterprise sectors. Usdaw renews calls for legislation to protect staff after abuse against shopworker worsens during the pandemic 14 April 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is today giving evidence to the influential Home Affairs Select Committee outlining the need for legislation to protect retail staff. Usdaw urges customers to follow the rules and respect shopworkers 12 April 2021 As non-retail opens on 12 April Usdaw is asking people to play their part in keeping shop workers safe and ensuring there is no risk to the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown. Statutory sick pay is not enough – Usdaw calls on the Government to deliver a New Deal for Workers 06 April 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has expressed disappointment that after today’s increase, Statutory Sick Pay, at just £96.35 per week, is still far too low. SSP does not provide the necessary financial support for millions of low-paid workers who have to take time off work because they are ill, self-isolating or shielding. Minimum wage increase not enough says Usdaw, the very least key workers deserve is £10 per hour 01 April 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is disappointed that low paid workers have not received the full minimum wage increase they were promised. Today’s increase in the so-called National Living Wage (NLW) of 19p to £8.91 an hour doesn’t meet Usdaw’s call for £10 per hour, the real living wage rate of £9.50 or even the Government’s previously projected rate of £9.21. Customers urged by Usdaw to follow the rules and respect shopworkers as Scotland’s shops start to gradually reopen 30 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on customers to follow the rules and respect shopworkers, as stores in Scotland start to gradually reopen with ‘click and collect’ services next Monday 5 April. TUC Young Workers' Conference 2021: Usdaw highlights how the pandemic has impacted young workers’ rights and safety 26 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members attending this year’s online TUC Young Workers’ Conference, which takes place this weekend (27-28 March). The union is highlighting the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on young workers; in particular that they are more likely to be furloughed, lose their job, be in low-paid insecure work and experience abuse. Boohoo steps towards more ethical trading, but they still need to engage with Usdaw 25 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw represents workers at Boohoo’s warehouse and call centre in Burnley and head office in Manchester, but the company continues to refuse to recognise the union, leaving staff without a real voice at work. Usdaw Ne'er Day trading petition secures a long overdue Scottish Government consultation after a 14 year delay 25 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has secured a commitment from the Scottish Government to consult on large stores closing on New Year’s Day. The union submitted a petition to the Scottish Parliament and spent a year providing evidence to convince the Public Petitions Committee to press Ministers to make progress on a consultation. BCM Fareva, Nottingham: Usdaw condemns threat of fire and rehire if staff don't accept brutal cuts in terms and conditions 24 March 2021 BCM Fareva, the Nottingham based manufacturer of consumer pharma and beauty products for leading brands including Boots, has issued a ‘fire and rehire’ threat if there is a failure to agree proposals to slash employees’ pension, life assurance, sick pay and redundancy payment provisions. Usdaw has written to the company demanding that the threat to impose these cuts is taken off the table. Northern Irish trade unionists back Usdaw's call for a proper festive break 23 March 2021 Shopworkers trade union Usdaw has today won support for a proper break for retail staff over the festive period from delegates participating in the online Biennial Delegate Conference (BDC) of the Northern Ireland Committee (NIC) of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU). ACS crime survey confirms Usdaw findings on the appalling scale of abuse of shopworkers – the Government must act 23 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has again called for legislation to better protect retail staff. Today’s (23 March) figures from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) today show that 89% of colleagues working in local shops have experienced some form of abuse, with over 1.2 million incidents recorded over the last year. Usdaw welcomes Labour's focus on reviving the high street 22 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s speech from the Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds, which set out Labour’s commitment to breathe fresh life into Britain’s high streets and highlighted the need to level the playing field between high street and online retailers. One year of Covid lockdowns and restrictions shows we need a New Deal for Workers 22 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is marking the anniversary of the first coronavirus pandemic lockdown by renewing their call for a New Deal for Workers. BCM Fareva, Nottingham: Usdaw appalled by brutal proposals to slash employees' terms and conditions 19 March 2021 BCM Fareva, the Nottingham based manufacturer of consumer pharma and beauty products for leading brands including Boots, has today announced proposals to slash employees’ pension, life assurance, sick pay and redundancy payment provisions. Usdaw will engage in talks with the company. TUC Black Workers' Conference 2021: Usdaw calls on the Government and employers to act now to end racial inequality 19 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members attending this year’s online Trade Union Congress (TUC) Black Workers’ Conference, which starts today and closes on Sunday. Usdaw is highlighting how the coronavirus crisis and Government failures have exposed the deeply entrenched nature of racism and inequality in British society. Usdaw challenges Tesco fire and rehire tactics in the High Court 18 March 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw is challenging Tesco’s fire and rehire tactics through the English courts, having won a temporary interdict in Scotland for staff at the Livingston distribution centre. Social justice law firm, Thompsons Solicitors, has today issued High Court proceedings. Displaying results 751 - 850 (of 1879) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ...38 next
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