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Independent trade union representation is as important now as it ever was says Usdaw
26 September 2016
Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett has called on Marks & Spencer and B&Q to recognise Usdaw as the independent trade union for their staff to give them a voice and a real say in the future of the business.
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Low-paid workers need a Labour Government to give them dignity and decency in work says Usdaw
26 September 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has challenged the Labour leadership to build on Labour’s record in Government, make the party look and sound like a credible government in waiting and deliver a better deal for working people.
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Paddy Lillis delivers a message of unity and purpose to the Labour Party Conference
25 September 2016
Deputy General Secretary of the shopworkers’ trade union Paddy Lillis has opened Labour Party Conference, as Chair of the National Executive Committee, calling for party unity and a sense of purpose to take on and defeat the Conservatives.
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Jeremy Corbyn now needs to reach out to MPs, members and voters to unite the Party
24 September 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has called on the newly re-elected Labour leader to reach out to MPs, end divisive activities within the Party membership and focus on winning the trust and confidence of voters.
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Usdaw President praises the work of reps to challenge racism in workplaces
13 September 2016
Shopworkers’ union President Jeff Broome has praised the work of reps in challenging racism, which is particularly important in the current climate when racist attitudes have been given a veneer of acceptability by the toxic leave campaign.
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Owen Smith pledges protection for workers after Usdaw highlights the extent of violence and abuse
13 September 2016
Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett has highlighted the problems of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers and welcomes a commitment from Owen Smith MP to support protection of workers legislation.
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There is more that unites us than divides us – Paddy Lillis tells the TUC
12 September 2016
Paddy Lillis - Usdaw Deputy General Secretary and Chair of Labour’s National Executive Committee - today brought fraternal greetings to the Trade Union Congress meeting in Brighton this week.
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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.
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Defend in-work benefits to tackle in-work poverty says Usdaw
12 September 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today attacked Conservative plans to penalise low-paid workers by reducing their access to in-work benefits and imposing sanctions on people who are struggling to find the right working hours.
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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.