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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 41 - 60 (of 98) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 next Rocketing food prices continue to devalue wages – Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers to help with the ongoing cost of living crisis 19 April 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for the Government to address the cost of living crisis, after today’s statistics show that wages continue to be devalued by double-digit inflation. The Retail Prices Index (RPI) rate dipped slightly to 13.5% and has now been in double-digits for a year. Against predictions to the contrary, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) also remained in double figures at 10.1%. 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. 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. Food Foundation finds that UK essential workers face ‘devastating food insecurity levels’ – Usdaw calls for action on the cost of living crisis 23 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has called on the Government to take action to tackle the cost of living crisis and deliver a new deal for workers. New data from The Food Foundation shows huge numbers of essential workers in the UK are struggling to access enough food. Chancellor fails to deliver a new deal for workers or a retail recovery plan - Usdaw brands the Budget a missed opportunity 15 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw had called on the Chancellor deliver a retail recovery plan to help our high streets get back on their feet after Covid and compete effectively with online retail; along with a new deal for workers to make work pay and end the insecure employment that leaves too many struggling with the cost of living. Energy costs have doubled since last winter despite the price guarantee being extended and bills are set to rise by £67 per month says Usdaw 15 March 2023 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. TUC Women's Conference 2023: Usdaw highlights the impact of the cost of living crisis on women and calls for action to end sexual harassment 08 March 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of reps and officials attending the annual Trades Union Congress (TUC) annual women’s conference in London, starting on Wednesday 8 March, which is International Women’s Day. The union will be calling for action to end sexual harassment and highlighting how the cost of living crisis has impacted women. Labour puts good and well-paid jobs at the core of their economic mission – Usdaw welcomes the commitment to a new deal for workers 27 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Keir Starmer setting out the details of Labour’s mission to secure the highest sustained growth in the G7. The Labour leader has identified the need for growth to improve living standards and reduce poverty, which includes the creation of more and better-paying jobs. Asda pay deal: Usdaw negotiates a 10% increase to £11.11 per hour from July in Northern Ireland 17 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw represents Asda staff in Northern Ireland. The union has negotiated a two-stage pay deal that will take the base rate in Asda to £11.11, the highest among major supermarkets. The deal has been overwhelmingly accepted by Usdaw members in a ballot with a 78% turnout and 88% voting in favour. Ten months of double-digit inflation continues to devalue wages – Usdaw calls for action in next month’s Budget to help struggling workers 15 February 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling for the Government to address the cost of living crisis in next month’s Budget after today’s statistics show that wages continue to be devalued by double-digit inflation. Displaying results 41 - 60 (of 98) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 next
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