RSS Feed Filter by: Filter by month Month... January February March April May June July August September October November December Filter by topic Topic... Campaign - Freedom From Fear Displaying results 281 - 320 (of 334) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 next Shoplifting continues to rise - Usdaw calls for Government action to cut crime and protect of shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse 18 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for Government action in light of the Office for National Statistics today reporting a further increase in police recorded incidents of shoplifting in England and Wales in the year to June 2018, continuing the trend of a 32% increase over the last decade. Offensive Weapons Bill lets off those illegally trying to buy knives and acid, but can criminalise retail staff says Usdaw 17 October 2018 The Offensive Weapons Bill sets out criminal penalties for shopworkers and delivery drivers who complete sales of corrosive substances and knives to under-18s. However there is no penalty for the person attempting to illegally buy these age-restricted products, even if they abuse or threaten the retail worker. MPs urged by Usdaw, retailers, staff and the shopping public to vote today for a protection for shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill 15 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is urging MPs to vote for New Clause One amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill in today’s report stage debate in the House of Commons. Paddy Lillis addresses the Co-op Party conference: Our shared history and values are the foundation of our future campaigns 14 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today addressed the annual conference of the Co-operative Party, taking place in Bristol. Retail employers, including the Co-op Group, join Usdaw in asking MPs to vote for a protection for shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill 11 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed the support of retail employers for New Clause One amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill, which provides legal protection for shopworkers enforcing the measures in the Bill. Alex Norris MP today made the case for protection for shopworkers - we now need MPs to support the Offensive Weapons Bill amendment 09 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has congratulated Alex Morris MP (Labour and Co-op Party, Nottingham North) on his 10-minute rule motion, Retail Workers (Offences) Bill, which was presented to Parliament today. 85% of the shopping public agree with Usdaw - the Government owes a duty of care to shopworkers enforcing age-restricted sales laws 08 October 2018 A new poll on legal protection for retail staff is published by the Co-operative Party today as Parliament prepares for two debates highlighting assaults and abuse directed at shopworkers, with more than 260 violent attacks every day in 2017. Violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers are on the increase says Usdaw annual survey 24 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today called for Government action to stem a rising tide of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. Usdaw members urge MPs to support the protection for shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill 18 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging MPs to vote for an amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill that will make it a specific offence to obstruct a shopworker in their duty to enforce the law on the sale of offensive weapons. Protection for shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill welcomed by Usdaw 13 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed an amendment, tabled today, to the Offensive Weapons Bill that will make it a specific offence to obstruct a shopworker in their duty to enforce the law on the sale of offensive weapons. The remaining stages of the Bill are expected to be taken in the House of Commons on Monday 15 October 2018. Usdaw extremely concerned by police advising shopworkers to arrest thieves 31 July 2018 Some police forces have outlined how shopworkers can detain shoplifters by using citizen’s arrest. Usdaw promotes protection for shopworkers in the Offensive Weapons Bill 19 July 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is today giving evidence to the public bill committee that is scrutinising the Offensive Weapons Bill. Usdaw seeks to meet the Home Secretary to promote protection for shopworkers in the Offensive Weapons Bill 27 June 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed an indication from the Home Secretary that he will look at the protection of shopworkers as part of the Offensive Weapons Bill, which tightens the law on the sale of corrosive substances and knives. Offensive Weapons Bill is welcomed - Usdaw calls for greater protection for shopworkers 26 June 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed the Offensive Weapons Bill, which is due for its second reading in the House of Commons tomorrow. Usdaw is calling on the Government to provide greater protection for shopworkers who will enforce the new law at the point of sale. An Usdaw backed Scottish Parliament Bill to protect workers progresses to the next stage 26 June 2018 Daniel Johnson MSP (Edinburgh Southern) is aiming to provide additional protections for retail and bar staff, including those who sell age-restricted items. His member’s bill has now received the necessary cross-party support and will move to the drafting stage. Usdaw welcomes overwhelming support a new Scottish Parliament Bill to increase protection for workers 28 May 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has been working with Scottish Labour MSP Daniel Johnson and has welcomed the Scottish Parliament Member’s Bill he has lodged which would increase the protection of workers. Shoplifting in England and Wales continues to rise according to police recorded crimes – Usdaw calls for action 26 April 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has called for Government action in light of the Office for National Statistics today reporting an 8% increase in police recorded incidents of shoplifting during 2017, continuing the trend of a 31% increase over the last decade. Scottish Protection of Workers Bill gets strong support from the retail union Usdaw 24 April 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has responded to a consultation on a Protection of Workers Bill, which is being promoted in the Scottish parliament by Daniel Johnson MSP (Labour, Edinburgh Southern). The union fully supports the creation of a new offence of assault against a worker in the retail sector. Shopworkers enforcing age-restricted sales need better protection say Usdaw delegates 22 April 2018 Delegates at the shopworkers’ trade union annual conference, Usdaw’s ADM, have today backed concerns with the Think-25 policy for the sale of alcohol. Usdaw calls for support for a new law protecting Scottish shopworkers from violence 17 April 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw and businesses are supporting a new law to protect workers. Labour MSP Daniel Johnson is promoting a Bill that would create new offences regarding the assault of shopworkers and others, like bar and pub staff, who are involved in the sale and supply of age-restricted good and services. The consultation period on the Bill closes this Friday 20 April. Displaying results 281 - 320 (of 334) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 next
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