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11,000 BHS staff left devastated as Administrators announce complete closure by 20 August
25 July 2016
Dave Gill, Usdaw National Officer says: “Today’s announcement is the final hammer blow to BHS staff, who have been worried about their future for over a year since the company was sold for £1 and more recently put in the hands of the administrators. Following the news that all remaining BHS stores will be closed by 20 August, Usdaw calls on the administrators to redouble their efforts in finding a buyer for the remaining stores and to secure as many jobs as possible.
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Usdaw demands Philip Green honours his promises as MPs Select Committees’ Report slams the owners of BHS
25 July 2016
Following the publication of the report by the Work and Pensions and Business, Innovation and Skills Parliamentary Select Committees into the running of BHS, Usdaw demands that Sir Philip Green honours the promises he made when he appeared in front of the committee.
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Concern grows amongst BHS staff as the administrators announce a further 30 store closures
21 July 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is increasingly concerned about a buyer being found for BHS as the administrators announce that a further 30 stores are to close on 30 July 2016 affecting over 700 staff.
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Usdaw - 125 years strong: Anniversary bus tour hits South West streets and shopping centres #UsdawOnTour
19 July 2016
The shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is celebrating 125 years of improving working lives and winning for members. Part of the celebrations is a nationwide bus tour that continues in South West of England tomorrow.
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Keep your cool as temperatures rise says Usdaw
19 July 2016
The law says your employer must maintain a reasonable workplace temperature, but doesn't specify a maximum reasonable temperature. Experts say the comfort zone is normally in the region of 16C to 24C.
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BHS staff are saddened that the administrators have announced the first store closures
18 July 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has expressed deep sadness at news that the administrators are starting to close BHS stores.
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Usdaw - 125 years strong: Anniversary bus tour hits Bournemouth streets and shopping centres #UsdawOnTour
14 July 2016
The shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is celebrating 125 years of improving working lives and winning for members. Part of the celebrations is a nationwide bus tour that continues in Bournemouth on Sunday and Monday.
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Usdaw welcomes assurances for staff working in Co-op stores that are being taken over by McColls
13 July 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has received assurances from the Co-op for the 3,600 staff in the 298 Co-op stores that are being sold to McColls, subject to a Competition and Markets Authority review.
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Usdaw prioritises a secure future for Poundland staff as takeover talks progress
13 July 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is working with Poundland to secure the future for staff as takeover talks with Steinhoff continue.
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M&S staff need a voice as bosses move to offset the company’s poor performance with pay cuts
12 July 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called on Marks and Spencer to open talks about proposed changes to terms and conditions of employment and possible store closures. Usdaw is the trade union for M&S staff, but the company refuses to give recognition.