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Give those who can't work from home priority access to lateral flow tests – Usdaw backs this TUC call
15 December 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a call by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) for workers who cannot work from home to have priority access to lateral flow test (LFT) kits until supply problems are resolved.
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Usdaw ballots open for members on a much improved pay offer in nine Tesco distribution centres
15 December 2021
Two ballots of over 5,000 Usdaw members open today after the union negotiated a much improved pay offer from Tesco. Planned industrial action in the week before Christmas has been suspended pending the ballot result due on Wednesday 22 December.
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Mandatory social distancing in Scotland's shops is right says Usdaw, customers urged to follow the rules and respect shopworkers
14 December 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the reintroduction of mandatory social distancing in Scotland’s shops, alongside the existing requirement to wear face coverings. The union is calling on retailers to promote face coverings, hand hygiene and social distancing in their stores and urging shoppers to follow the rules.
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Government protection of workers amendment is a step in the right direction – Usdaw is urging Ministers to go further
14 December 2021
Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is this afternoon meeting Justice Secretary Dominic Raab, along with leading retailers, to discuss the Government’s plans to legislate to protect workers from violence, threats and abuse at work.
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Tesco distribution strikes suspended - Usdaw to ballot members on a much improved pay offer
14 December 2021
Usdaw has secured a new and much improved pay offer from Tesco and will be balloting members in nine distribution sites starting tomorrow (Wednesday). Planned industrial action in the week before Christmas Eve has been suspended pending the ballot result.
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Usdaw backs the call for everyone to get boosted as soon as they can
13 December 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the strong and positive response of Labour leader Keir Starmer to the Omicron variant and is encouraging members to get their booster jab as soon as possible.
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Select Committee report and recommendations on high streets, including an online sales tax, welcomed by Usdaw
10 December 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s select committee report that urges the Government to immediately conduct a full ‘lessons learned’ review on the impact on high streets of central and local government handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Tesco agrees to reopen talks with Usdaw after members in nine distribution centres vote overwhelmingly to strike in disputes over pay
07 December 2021
Usdaw has welcomed Tesco’s offer of further talks after members in nine distribution sites voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action over pay disputes. Planned industrial action, starting on Monday 20 December and concluding on Christmas Eve, is at this stage still set to go ahead.
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IKEA pay deal exceeds the real Living Wage and is a success for Usdaw’s campaign for at least £10 per hour
07 December 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed IKEA’s latest pay increase, which goes beyond the new real Living Wage rates, ensuring staff will be paid at least £11.30 an hour in London and £10.10 in the rest of the country.
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Boots owner reportedly considering £10bn sale of pharmacy chain – Usdaw seeks assurances
07 December 2021
Usdaw is seeking assurances for members working in Boots, the iconic health and beauty retailer and pharmacy chain, after reports emerged that the parent company is considering putting the business on the market next year.