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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 1321 - 1360 (of 1879) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 ...94 next Government's warm words and sympathy do not protect shopworkers - Usdaw wants legislation to tackle increasing violence, threats and abuse 26 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is disappointed that a protection of shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill was not successful during tonight’s report stage debate in the House of Lords. Save our Shops! Usdaw's campaign to hit high streets across the country on Saturday 2 March 2019 26 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is campaigning for the Government to take urgent action to ‘Save Our Shops’. Activists from the union will be engaging with local MPs and the shopping public to urge them to support the campaign by signing the ‘Save our Shops’ petition. Usdaw is seeking assurances over jobs and the future of the Dairy Crest business 26 February 2019 Dairy Crest has agreed to be bought by a Canadian company Saputo, one of the biggest dairy processors in the world. The purchase is still subject to shareholder approval. Usdaw has sought assurances from senior Dairy Crest management over jobs and the future of the business. Peers urged to vote for protection of shopworkers as an Usdaw survey reveals increased levels of violence, threats and abuse 25 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is calling on Peers to support a protection of shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill, when it goes through report stage in the House of Lords tomorrow. The union has today released shocking new statistics showing that incidents of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers remain a major problem on the frontline of retail. Labour Women’s Conference: Usdaw calls for improvements to maternity rights for all women 22 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members attending the Labour Women’s Conference, where the union is promoting a motion to improve maternity rights for all women. The conference takes place in Telford, Shropshire on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 February 2019. Usdaw calls the High Streets 2030 Inquiry a Missed Opportunity 21 February 2019 The House of Commons’ Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has published their report High Streets and Town Centres in 2030. There are a number of useful ideas in the report which echo calls made in Usdaw’s own Industrial Strategy for the Retail Sector. However, greater focus must be given to the value that retail workers bring to the sector. Elis staff are left stunned by the news that the Kirkcaldy site will close in April with a loss of 86 jobs 20 February 2019 Following a consultation period laundry company Elis have confirmed that they will be closing their Kirkcaldy site in April. Despite huge efforts to avoid the outcome the company have decided to shut the facility and move all operations to their site in Glasgow. Sainsbury’s and Asda merger in doubt – Usdaw calls on the CMA to listen to workers’ concerns over jobs 20 February 2019 The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today released its provisional findings into the proposed Sainsbury’s and Asda merger. The CMA has so far concluded that on the balance of probabilities, a merger would result in a substantial lessening of competition. Migration to Universal Credit should be halted to protect claimants says Usdaw 19 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has responded to an inquiry by the Work & Pensions Select Committee, on ‘natural migration’ to Universal Credit (UC), with a call on the Government to halt the roll-out of UC and fundamentally rethink the policy to protect claimants. Usdaw calls for unity in response to the news that seven Labour MPs have resigned 18 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis calls for the Labour Party to come together and focus on delivering a Labour Government. Sainsbury's and Asda merger inquiry extended - Usdaw calls on the CMA to listen to workers' concerns over jobs 11 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to ensure the concerns of staff are heard, as an extension to the investigation into the proposed merger of Asda and Sainsbury’s is confirmed. TUC’s ‘♥UNIONS’ week: Usdaw celebrates the commitment of volunteer trade union reps 11 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis today marked the start of the TUC’s ‘♥UNIONS’ week (11 to 17 February 2019) by paying tribute to and celebrating the hard work and dedication of lay workplace reps who deliver so much for members across the country. Government response to the 'Time for better pay' petition woefully inadequate - Usdaw campaign continues 08 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has criticised the Government’s woefully inadequate response to the ‘Time for better pay’ petition. Time to Talk Day 2019: Usdaw survey reveals financial worries impact the mental health of 63% of workers 07 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed ‘Time to talk day’, led by campaigning organisations ‘Mind’ and ‘Rethink Mental Health’, which is all about bringing together the right ingredients, to have a conversation about mental health. Ocado Andover Fire - Usdaw Statement 06 February 2019 Online grocer Ocado has suffered a major fire at its warehouse in Andover, Hampshire that took more than 24 hours to bring under control. Around 200 firefighters were drafted in to tackle the blaze, which broke out on Tuesday and spread overnight, causing substantial damage. XPO Logistics propose closing their Wellingborough House of Fraser warehouse - Usdaw enters into consultation talks 04 February 2019 Usdaw will be entering into consultation talks with XPO Logistics over their proposal to close the Wellingborough based online fulfilment facility for House of Fraser. The company plans to complete the closure by 10 April 2019. Debenhams urged to engage with Usdaw to give the staff a voice in the future of the business 04 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has urged Debenhams to recognise Usdaw as the trade union for their staff; following today’s reports of the business exploring a company voluntary arrangement, which could bring forward the closure of around 20 of its department stores this year. Supermarket thefts put shopworkers at risk - Government must act says Usdaw 01 February 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for Government action in light of Press Association statistics showing a 7% increase in theft from supermarkets over the last four years. Usdaw welcomes Parliamentary support for union recognition at Boohoo 31 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s cross-party MPs’ report into fashion industry sustainability, which has recommended that online clothes retailer Boohoo recognises Usdaw as the union for their staff. Protection of shopworkers attracts cross-party support at the committee stage of the Offensive Weapons Bill 28 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed cross-party support for a protection of shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill in a House of Lords Grand Committee debate. 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