-
Usdaw members at a GXO distribution centre in Swindon start industrial action over pay on Sunday, which could impact B&Q stores
22 March 2024
Members of the retail distribution union Usdaw at a GXO distribution centre in Swindon, which operates a B&Q contract, are starting a 48-hour strike over pay, starting at 2pm on Sunday 24 March 2024. Over 100 drivers and clerical staff are set to take part in the action.
-
Inflation remains above target, continuing a near three-year cost of living crisis - we need a new deal for workers says Usdaw
20 March 2024
Retail trade union Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers as the Government’s nearly three-year long cost of living crisis continues. Today’s inflation figures show that, even on the Government’s preferred and lower CPI measure of inflation, prices are rising at above the 2% target rate.
-
Asda Express workers pay to go above the real Living Wage after discussions with Usdaw
19 March 2024
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Asda agreeing a substantial pay increase for all hourly staff at Express stores, Food Services and LEON.
-
‘Usdaw for Labour’ activists pre-general election gathering hears how the new deal for workers will transform members’ lives
18 March 2024
Retail trade union Usdaw held their last political conference ahead of the forthcoming general election in Manchester at the weekend. ‘Usdaw for Labour’ activists from across the country gathered to hear from the shadow minister for employment rights Justin Madders MP (Labour, Ellesmere Port and Neston), Usdaw general secretary Paddy Lillis, along with key seat Labour candidates Helena Dollimore (Hastings & Rye), Michael Payne (Gedling) and Sarah Hall (Warrington South).
-
Welsh Labour leadership election: Usdaw congratulates Vaughan Gething on his victory
16 March 2024
Retail trade union Usdaw has congratulated Vaughan Gething MS on being elected the next leader of the Welsh Labour Party, replacing the current First Minister Mark Drakeford who is set to retire next week.
-
Violence against shopworkers doubles in the retail crime epidemic – an Usdaw survey finds
13 March 2024
Retail trade union Usdaw has today (13 March) launched shocking statistics from their annual survey of over 5,500 retail staff showing that 18% of shopworkers suffered a violent attack last year, compared to 8% in 2022.
-
Mothers’ Day greetings from Usdaw, as the union launches a childcare survey
10 March 2024
Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis sends best wishes to the UK’s working mums, who make a huge contribution to the country’s economy whilst doing the tough job of balancing home and work responsibilities.
-
International Women’s Day 2024: Usdaw continues the campaign for equality, focusing on workplace risks to women’s health
08 March 2024
Usdaw is marking today’s International Women’s Day by pledging to continue their campaign for equality and to keep women’s equality high on the union’s negotiating, organising and political agendas.
-
Ikea restructure proposal could impact over 3,000 roles in UK and RoI – Usdaw to enter into consultation talks
07 March 2024
Retail giant Ikea has today briefed staff about their restructure proposals that could impact all 3,233 staff currently working in selected fulfilment areas across the United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland. There are also proposed changes in the Wembley and Warrington offices. Usdaw is the union for Ikea staff in the UK and will now enter into consultation talks with the company.
-
ICTU Women’s Conference 2024: Usdaw seeks action to support carers
07 March 2024
Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation, representing workers in Northern Ireland, attending the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) Women’s Conference, which starts today and takes place in Athlone in the Republic of Ireland. The union has submitted a motion for the conference agenda to seek support for women carers.