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Northamptonshire Sainsbury’s distribution workers could be affected by the company’s proposals – Usdaw to engage in consultation talks
12 April 2023
Retail and distribution trade union Usdaw has been informed by supermarket giant Sainsbury’s of their latest plans to further change the company’s warehouse and transport logistics operations.
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Usdaw members vote ‘yes’ to keeping their political voice
05 April 2023
In the first result of this round of trade union political fund review ballots, retail trade union Usdaw has today announced that over 96% voted ‘yes’. This is the fifth 10-yearly review ballot Usdaw has conducted under the legal requirements introduced by the Thatcher Government in 1984.
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Minimum wage increase not enough in a cost of living crisis, we need a new deal for workers says Usdaw
31 March 2023
Retail trade union Usdaw is disappointed that low-paid workers will not receive a minimum wage increase that will provide a wage they can live on. Tomorrow’s increase in the so-called National Living Wage to £10.42 an hour doesn’t meet Usdaw’s call for at least £12 per hour immediately, as a step to £15, or the real living wage rate of £10.90.
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TUC Young Workers’ Conference 2023: Usdaw calls for a New Deal for Workers
31 March 2023
Retail trade union has a delegation of reps and officials attending this year’s annual Trades Union Congress (TUC) Young Workers’ Conference this weekend at Congress House in London. The union is calling for a new deal for young workers and action to support young working carers to help deal with the cost of living crisis.
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Energy bills have doubled since last winter and costs will rise by £67 per month from tomorrow as the Government cuts support says Usdaw
31 March 2023
Tomorrow, the Government’s energy bills support scheme ends, adding £67 per month to everyone’s energy costs. Retail trade union Usdaw has criticised the Government for allowing average energy bills to double since last winter. This, alongside raging food inflation and wages continuing to be devalued by rising prices, adds up to a cost of living crisis.
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TUC Young Workers Conference 2023: Usdaw tackles sexual harassment
31 March 2023
Retail trade union has a delegation of reps and officials attending this year’s annual Trades Union Congress (TUC) Young Workers Conference this weekend at Congress House in London. Usdaw is highlighting the disproportionate impact of sexual harassment on younger workers and seeking action to tackle it.
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Usdaw calls on the new First Minister of Scotland to tackle the cost of living crisis and deliver a new deal for workers
28 March 2023
Usdaw has today written to Humza Yousaf, calling on the new First Minister to enable job security, better pay and fair working conditions, along with ensuring that public services can better support the wellbeing of our members and their families.
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North West TUC 2023: Usdaw calls for protection of retail workers from abuse, threats and violence
24 March 2023
Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation attending the North West Trades Union Congress (TUC) starting on Saturday 25 March in Warrington. The union is calling for action to protect shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse.
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Northern TUC 2023: Usdaw seeks a new deal for workers on workplace technology, automation and skills
24 March 2023
Retail and distribution trade union Usdaw has a delegation attending the Northern Trades Union Congress on Saturday 25 March in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The union is seeking better protections for workers regarding the introduction of new technology and automation in their workplaces and better access to training.
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Labour’s mission to reform policing and the justice system welcomed by Usdaw
23 March 2023
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Labour’s focus on crime, as today Keir Starmer set out one of the party’s missions in government: to reform policing and the justice system.