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Usdaw wins High Court case against Tesco's unfair fire and rehire tactics
03 February 2022
Retail trade union Usdaw represented by social justice law firm Thompsons Solicitors have succeeded in a claim against Tesco in a High Court battle, which will protect its workers from unfair fire and rehire tactics.
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Time to Talk Day: Usdaw campaigns to promote mental health awareness and rights at work
03 February 2022
Retail trade union Usdaw is marking today’s ‘Time to Talk Day’ by promoting the role of trade union workplace reps in supporting members and highlighting the benefits of mental health conversations.
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Energy price cap increase will cripple the finances of low-paid workers, an Usdaw survey finds, the Government must step in
02 February 2022
Retail trade union Usdaw has this week conducted a cost of living survey ahead of the regulator announcing an increase in the energy price cap, expected tomorrow (Thursday), which is widely predicted to jump by around 50%.
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Tesco restructure could put around 1,600 jobs at risk and is devastating news for those affected says Usdaw
01 February 2022
Retail trade union Usdaw will now enter into consultation talks with Tesco after the company announced a restructure of their night shift operations. This follows the closure of just over half their in-store counter services and the Jack’s store format announced yesterday, which combined could put around 1,600 jobs at risk across the business.
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Tesco restructure and closure of Jack's is devastating news for those affected says Usdaw
31 January 2022
Retail trade union Usdaw will now enter into consultation talks with Tesco after the company announced the closure of just over half their in-store counter services and the Jack’s store format.
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National Insurance increase is bad for workers and bad for business, it should be scrapped says Usdaw
28 January 2022
Retail trade union Usdaw is urging the Government to scrap its 1.25p in the pound National Insurance increase, amounting to a 10% uplift, which is set to be imposed on workers and employers in April.
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Customers urged by Usdaw to continue wearing a face covering in store and respect shopworkers
26 January 2022
Retail trade union Usdaw is urging customers to observe covid safety measures, despite the Government ending the mandatory wearing of a face covering in shops in England tomorrow. Face coverings continue to be mandatory when shopping in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
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Centre for Cities ‘Will Covid-19 kill the high street?’ report should be a wakeup call for the Government says Usdaw
25 January 2022
Retail trade union Usdaw has again urged the Government to act to save our shops, after an independent think tank report finds that the pandemic has had a major impact on town and city centres.
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Usdaw members in Argos overwhelmingly vote for a pay deal of at least £10 per hour
21 January 2022
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a 94% vote in favour a ground-breaking pay deal of at least £10 per hour basic rate negotiated by the union for Argos workers in stores and regional fulfilment centres.
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Labour puts economic growth at the heart of tackling the cost of living crisis – Usdaw welcomes their plan for prosperity
20 January 2022
Retail trade union Usdaw welcomes today’s speech by Labour’s Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves, where she sets out Labour’s plan to address the looming cost of living crisis.