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Strong laws - strong enforcement - strong unions is the message for Workers' Memorial Day says Usdaw
28 April 2016
Today is International Workers' Memorial Day (WMD) when the international trade union and labour movement commemorates all those who are killed by workplace accidents and disease. For WMD 2016, the international trade union movement has decided on the theme ‘Strong Laws - Strong Enforcement - Strong Unions’.
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125 years of Usdaw exhibiting at Discovery Museum in Newcastle-upon-Tyne from 30 April to 29 May 2016
28 April 2016
A pop-up exhibition ‘Usdaw: 125 Years Strong’ will be open to the public, free of charge, from 30 April to 29 May 2016 at Discovery Museum.
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The Government climb down on trade union political fund reforms is welcome says Usdaw
27 April 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed news that the Government is set to agree changes to the Trade Union Bill, that will significantly reduce unnecessary burdens on trade unions, when MPs consider amendments passed by the House of Lords.
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Usdaw welcomes the opening of talks with administrators for BHS
27 April 2016
Administrators acting for BHS, Duff & Phelps, have now agreed to meet with the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw to discuss the future of the business.
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A bad week in retail just got worse as Austin Reed goes into administration, Government must act says Usdaw
26 April 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has reacted with dismay at news that another national retailer, Austin Reed, has gone into administration putting 1,200 jobs at risk in 100 stores and 50 concessions.
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Usdaw delegates applaud justice for the Hillsborough 96
26 April 2016
Delegates at the annual conference of shopworkers trade union Usdaw greeted the verdict of the Hillsborourgh inquest with a standing ovation as the union’s General Secretary broke the news to the hall.
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We welcome a meeting with BIS about the future of retail, but Sunday trading is off the table says Usdaw
26 April 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed the offer of a meeting with Anna Soubry, a Minister in the Government’s Business Department, but is disappointed that she continues to talk about Sunday trading.
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BHS staff are devastated by news that the company has gone into administration says Usdaw
25 April 2016
Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has responded to news that BHS has gone into administration.
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Usdaw is very concerned about speculation over the future of BHS
24 April 2016
The shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is very concerned about media speculation over the future of BHS, with some reporting that the retailer could file for administration as early as tomorrow (Monday 25 April), threatening 11,000 jobs.
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Usdaw scoops best safety campaign award from the Suzy Lamplugh Trust
22 March 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has won an award from the Suzy Lamplugh Trust for their Freedom from Fear campaign, recognising the union’s achievements in improving personal safety.