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Sign up today to support Usdaw's 'respect for shopworkers' Thunderclap
09 October 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is asking shoppers to ‘keep your cool and respect shopworkers’ the key theme of Respect for Shopworkers Week (13-19 November 2017). You can help spread the message to your friends and followers on social media by signing up to the Thunderclap: www.usdaw.org.uk/FFFThunderclap
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Usdaw tackles racism and insecure employment at the STUC Black Workers’ Conference
06 October 2017
The shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw will be raising the issues racism and insecure employment at the Scottish Trade Union Congress Black Workers’ Conference on 7-8 October in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire. Usdaw has a delegation of Scottish black workers participating in the conference.
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Union Elections 2018 Timetable
01 October 2017
Union Elections 2018 timetable, showing key dates:
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We need a Labour Government to sort out the housing crisis says Usdaw
27 September 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed Labour's review of housing policy which will examine building, planning, regulation and management and result in a "radical programme of action".
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Labour's cradle-to-grave national education service is welcomed by Usdaw
26 September 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed today’s promise to provide education that is "free at the point of use, available universally and throughout life", announced by Angela Raynor MP, Shadow Education Minister.
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Labour Conference backs Usdaw's call for action to protect insecure workers
26 September 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has today called for action to tackle unfair and precarious employment practices, which is becoming the norm for millions of workers.
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Chuka Umunna sets out at an Usdaw fringe meeting a 3-point plan to protect workers' rights after Brexit
25 September 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett today chaired a fringe meeting at the Labour Party Conference in Brighton about Brexit and protecting workers’ rights. On the panel was Melanie Onn MP for Great Grimsby and Chuka Umunna MP for Streatham.
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Usdaw secures a new agreement giving 20,000 B&M workers a trade union voice
24 September 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has secured a new recognition agreement with retail discounter B&M Bargains, which allows the union to recruit and organise the company’s retail staff.
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Usdaw takes their 'no room for racism' campaign to the TUC
13 September 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today called on the TUC to lead campaigns against racism in workplaces and our communities.
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Usdaw health and safety rep wins TUC national award
12 September 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has congratulated Anthony Lampey on winning the TUC health and safety rep of the award. Tony collected the award today from TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady on the stage at this year’s annual Trade Union Congress in Brighton.