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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 1001 - 1100 (of 1879) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 ...38 next Scottish Government engagement in protection of shopworkers welcomed by Usdaw - the union calls for legislation 07 May 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed comments made by Ash Denham MSP, Minister for Community Safety about engaging with the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill. The union calls on the Scottish Government to support the Bill progressing to Stage 2 of the parliamentary process and help it to become law. Usdaw and BRC working together on how the retail sector can be safely brought out of lockdown 06 May 2020 Comments from the Prime Minister in his recent press conference, and news coverage over the weekend would seem to suggest that an announcement on the lifting of some lockdown restrictions is imminent. The Range staff continue to complain about safety, as the company still refuses to respond to Usdaw 06 May 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has expressed deep disappointment that The Range continues to ignore staff complaints about a lack of social distancing in store and that the company has still not responded to the union’s offer to work together to protect staff. The FDF and UK trade unions working together to feed the nation 06 May 2020 The Food and Drink Federation (FDF), Usdaw, Unite, BFAWU and GMB, have joined together for the first time to commend the efforts of all those working in food and drink manufacturing who are doing so much to keep the nation fed and to maintain the UK’s food security. The Coronavirus emergency shows that we need a New Deal for Workers says Usdaw 01 May 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is marking International Workers’ Day (1 May) by calling for a New Deal for Workers, after the Coronavirus emergency has shown that millions of low-paid and undervalued workers have stepped up in the most difficult of circumstances to keep our country going. Debenhams tells staff they’ll have to claim redundancy pay from the Government – Usdaw says staff are not being treated with dignity 30 April 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called for urgent talks with Debenhams and their administrators to give staff a voice in the future of the business. The company has written to all employees threatening more redundancies, further store closures and staff ‘will be required to apply to the Government for statutory payments, including redundancy pay and pay in lieu of notice’. Shocking survey shows life is tough on the retail frontline of the Coronavirus Emergency - Usdaw calls for a new deal 29 April 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today published the results of an online survey of members about the impact of Coronavirus in the workplace. It provides an in-depth look at the working life of our key workers ensuring food supplies are maintained at this time of crisis. Stop the pandemic at work and remember those we've lost says Usdaw on International Workers' Memorial Day 27 April 2020 Every year April 28 is International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD). This is the international trade union day of remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured or made unwell by their work. The focus this year is of course the global COVID-19 pandemic. While everyone is affected by the crisis, many workers are on the frontline. BRC guidance to support reopening of shops 26 April 2020 On 23 March, the Government stepped up measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, including the temporary closure of all business premises deemed non-essential. Abuse, threats and assaults against shopworkers double during the Coronavirus emergency - Usdaw calls for action 23 April 2020 Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their survey which shows that on average UK shopworkers have been verbally abused, threatened or assaulted every week during the Coronavirus emergency. The union’s 2019 survey found that average was nearly once a fortnight, so incidents have doubled in the last month. Boohoo withdrawing fake face masks a small step in the right direction - Usdaw continues to call for their unsafe warehouse to close 21 April 2020 Usdaw, the trade union for Boohoo workers, condemned the online retailer for selling face masks as a fashion item and the company has withdrawn them. The union continues to raise staff complaints about inadequate personal protection equipment (PPE) and working practices that don’t ensure necessary social distancing at the Burnley warehouse. Boohoo condemned by Usdaw for marketing useless face masks when their staff are left without adequate PPE 19 April 2020 Usdaw, the trade union for workers at the Boohoo warehouse in Burnley, has condemned the online retailer for marketing new face masks as a fashion item. Usdaw has consistently raised deep concerns about Boohoo staff at risk because of inadequate personal protection equipment (PPE) and failures to reorganise working practices to ensure necessary social distancing. Logistics unions blast DHL for ‘endangering thousands’ with ‘inadequate’ Covid19 safety measures and sick pay 16 April 2020 Logistics unions in the UK have blasted DHL for ‘endangering thousands’ with ‘inadequate’ coronavirus social distancing and safety measures and by forcing self-isolating workers to survive on statutory sick pay (SSP). Usdaw calls for employers to follow the Next example to make their warehouses safer 15 April 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has worked with clothes retailer Next to make their online fulfilment centres safe for staff during the Coronavirus emergency. The union now calls on other employers to follow suit. Usdaw urges shoppers to follow advice and help keep shops safe 14 April 2020 Shopworkers trade union leader Paddy Lillis is calling on the public to take special care to follow guidance from the Government and employers when making essential shopping trips. Home Office urged by Usdaw to introduce measures to prevent abuse of shopworkers 08 April 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has written to the Home Secretary requesting progress on the Government’s own ‘call for evidence’ on violence and abuse toward shop staff. West Midlands PCC prioritising abuse against shopworkers is welcomed by Usdaw 08 April 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed David Jamieson, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), launching an emergency update to his Police and Crime Plan to support West Midlands Police through the coronavirus outbreak. New Welsh Government rules on workplace social distancing are welcome says Usdaw 07 April 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed new Welsh Government rules, that come into force today, to protect workers during the coronavirus outbreak. The regulations will mean the two-metre social distancing rule will apply to any workplace. Daniel Johnson MSP and Usdaw continue to pressure the Scottish Government to protect shopworkers 06 April 2020 Shopworkers trade union Usdaw met with Business Minister Jamie Hepburn MSP last week to press the case for shopworker protection. Today, Daniel Johnson MSP (Labour, Edinburgh Southern) has written to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice to discuss how his proposed Protection of Retail Workers Bill offers an opportunity to support the retail sector in the current COVID-19 outbreak. Labour leadership: Usdaw congratulates Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner 04 April 2020 Retail trade union and Labour’s third largest affiliate Usdaw has congratulated the winners of the Labour leadership contest. Usdaw nominated Keir Starmer for leader and Angela Rayner for deputy leader of the Labour Party. Scottish Labour Deputy Leadership Election: Usdaw congratulates Jackie Baillie MSP on her victory 03 April 2020 Retail trade union and Labour’s third largest affiliate Usdaw has today welcomed the election of Jackie Baillie MSP as Deputy Leader of Scottish Labour. Debenhams at risk of going into administration again - Usdaw calls for urgent talks and for the staff to be treated with dignity 03 April 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called for urgent talks to give staff a voice in the future of the company, as the company appears to be on the verge of going into administration again. Councils not enforcing Sunday trading laws must provide guarantees that this is a strictly temporary measure says Usdaw 02 April 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging councils that are considering not enforcing Sunday trading laws, allowing stores to open for longer, to proceed with caution and guarantee that it is strictly a temporary measure until the immediate crisis has eased. Co-op Group and Midcounties Co-op agree a rewards package for staff during the Coronavirus emergency 02 April 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has agreed a rewards package and additional pay for Co-op Group and Midcounties Co-op staff working in very difficult circumstances to provide an essential service during the Coronavirus emergency. Argos continues to trade online, encouraged by the Government - Usdaw is seeking to safeguard members' safety and incomes 01 April 2020 Under current Government guidelines Argos has closed their stores, but continue their online click and collect service from stores inside Sainsbury’s supermarkets. Customers are not permitted to browse or purchase goods in store. The Government states that ‘online retail is still open and encouraged’, it does not state that online retail must be for essential goods only. Usdaw welcomes increases in statutory minimum wage rates, it's the least that millions of low-paid essential workers can expect 01 April 2020 Shopworkers trade union Usdaw has welcomed the uprating of national minimum wage rates today, but continues to call for at least £10 hour, recognising the essential work millions of low-paid workers are doing to help the country through the Coronavirus emergency. Usdaw and Scottish Bakers acknowledge the essential service food manufacturers and their staff are providing 31 March 2020 Feeding the nation is an essential part of us getting through the current crisis, so the trade union Usdaw and trade association Scottish Bakers have combined to acknowledge and welcome the crucial work bakers are doing to literally put our daily bread, savoury snacks and sweet treats on the table in extremely difficult circumstances. Belfast City Council set to relax enforcement of Sunday trading laws - Usdaw urges caution 30 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has urged Belfast City Council to proceed with caution if reports are correct that they plan to relax enforcement of Sunday trading laws. Usdaw welcomes Kellogg’s agreement to guarantee staff incomes through the Coronavirus emergency 30 March 2020 Cereal manufacturing giant Kellogg’s has agreed to guarantee wages for all staff for twelve weeks to help them through the Coronavirus emergency. Usdaw welcomes Ocado's 10% bonus for staff in recognition of the essential work they are doing during the Coronavirus crisis 30 March 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Ocado’s commitment to pay a 10% bonus payment to frontline employees, including personal shoppers, drivers and LGV drivers from 23 March and while the crisis continues. Usdaw welcomes that the Job Retention Scheme is to be based on average pay and calls on employers to top up pay to 100% 27 March 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the Government listening to their calls to base the Job Retention Scheme on average pay, rather than contractual pay, which for many in retail is often lower. Usdaw has called on employers to top up their workers’ pay to 100% of average earnings, so that low-paid workers are not left out of pocket. Mainline Menswear warehouse in Scarborough should abandon plans for a sale and operate safely or close says Usdaw 27 March 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on Mainline Menswear to operate their warehouse safely to restrict the spread of Coronavirus and to not bring forward a sale to generate extra business. The union is also calling on the Government to clarify their advice. Usdaw welcomes Next taking the responsible decision to close down their warehouse and distribution operations until further notice 26 March 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed that fashion retailer Next has listened to their workforce and agreed to close their warehouse & distribution operations until further notice. Usdaw believes the Government should be agreeing that non-essential online retail should cease trading in the same way that it told high street non-food shops to close earlier this week. Boohoo warehouse in Burnley should operate safely or close says Usdaw 26 March 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw represents workers at the Boohoo warehouse in Burnley and is calling on the company to operate safely to restrict the spread of Coronavirus. The union is also calling on the Government to clarify their advice. JD Sports condemned by Usdaw for putting lives at risk and calls for their Rochdale warehouse to be temporarily closed 26 March 2020 Usdaw, the union for JD Sports’ staff, is calling on the company to close their Rochdale warehouse to protect 5,000 staff and the wider Rochdale community from coronavirus. Usdaw raises concerns over Government calls for online retail to be 'run as normal' while advising the population to 'stay at home' 25 March 2020 The most recent up-to-date guidance from the Government states that, ‘Online retail is still open and encouraged and postal and delivery service will run as normal.’ Only yesterday the Government advice was that ‘non-essential businesses and premises must now shut.’ Sainsbury's to close some convenience stores to provide support in their supermarkets - Usdaw is supporting members at this difficult time 25 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has been briefed by Sainsbury’s that the business is under huge operational pressure as unprecedented customer demand continues in their supermarkets. Due to this demand, they have taken the decision to temporarily close some of our convenience stores. Usdaw remains disappointed that the Scottish Government continues its postcode lottery for essential workers 25 March 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw continues to Scottish councils to accept that workers in the food and pharmaceutical supply chains are defined as key workers and therefore able to access school childcare provision. Morrisons guarantees staff bonus - Usdaw welcomes this recognition and appreciation for under pressure workers 24 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed Morrisons agreeing to guarantee the Colleague Bonus for February, March and April, which will be paid in May to all permanent staff employed before 3 February. Coronavirus – Updated Advice for Members 24 March 2020 On Monday 23 March, the Government announced a nationwide lockdown. Argos stores closing, staff to be redeployed to Sainsbury’s food stores – Usdaw supporting members through the process 24 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade Union Usdaw has been briefed that Argos staff are to be redeployed into Sainsbury’s stores to help meet the overwhelming demand on their supermarkets following the Government’s closure of non-essential stores. Government provides the necessary clarity - Usdaw hopes this will finally lead to calm in our supermarkets 23 March 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed much needed clarity from Government as they announce strict rules and limited reasons for people to leave their homes. Government needs to do more to protect workers’ incomes - Usdaw responds to a Treasury Select Committee call to evidence 23 March 2020 Retail and pharmaceutical industry trade union Usdaw has responded to a House of Commons Treasury Select Committee consultation with a call on the Government to do more to protect the incomes of workers through the Coronavirus emergency. Usdaw appeals to local authorities directly as the Scottish Government fails to provide clarity on key worker status 23 March 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has written to the Scottish Government three times urging them to clarify that workers in the food and pharmaceutical supply chains are defined as key workers and therefore able to access school childcare provision. Usdaw calls on the Government to provide more clarity on their Coronavirus emergency advice to the public 23 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is calling on the Government to provide absolute clarity on what is expected of the public during the Coronavirus emergency, as retail staff struggle with overcrowded shops, abusive customers and unprecedented demand across the food supply chain. Sainsbury's/Argos 10% bonus for staff is welcome recognition of the essential work they are doing in very difficult times says Usdaw 23 March 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed an exceptional one-off thank you payment to all permanent hourly paid staff in Sainsbury’s and Argos retail, Sainsbury’s transport and warehouse teams, Argos distribution and all retail contact centres. Morrisons new safety measures for checkout staff welcomed by Usdaw 23 March 2020 Shopworkers trade union Usdaw has welcomed Morrisons agreeing new safety measures, including perspex screens, to help protect checkout operators during the Coronavirus emergency. Usdaw is working with other supermarket retailers to ensure that they meet their duty of care to staff. Primark to close all stores because of Coronavirus – Usdaw is supporting members through this difficult time 22 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has been informed by Primark that as a precautionary measure against the ongoing risk of COVID-19, the company has decided to temporarily close all stores to the public at 4pm today. Government focus on support for the essential service supermarkets are delivering is welcome says Usdaw 21 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed the Government focussing on food retail and the crucial role supermarkets and their supply chains are playing in supporting the nation through the Coronavirus emergency. Usdaw calls on the Scottish Government to clarify the key worker status of retail and pharmaceutical workers 21 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw continues to seek assurances from the Scottish Government that retail and pharmaceutical workers are covered by the key worker provisions. Displaying results 1001 - 1100 (of 1879) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 ...38 next
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