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 11 - 30 (of 327) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...33 next Thousands of shopworkers have been assaulted, abused and threatened while the Government dithered and delayed says Usdaw 10 April 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has said they will study the detail of Government proposals on retail crime and shopworker assault. The union has long campaigned for action on a growing epidemic of retail crime, which has always been opposed by the Conservatives and consistently supported by Labour. The Government has finally decided to act in an announcement today. TUC Young Workers’ Conference 2024: Usdaw seeks to politicly engage young workers in the general election and calls for ‘Freedom From Fear’ 22 March 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has a delegation of young members and reps attending the Trades Union Congress (TUC) annual Young Workers’ Conference in London, 23 and 24 March. The union is seeking to engage young workers in the upcoming general election to get a better deal on employment rights and pay, along with calling for action to tackle violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. Violence against shopworkers doubles in the retail crime epidemic – an Usdaw survey finds 13 March 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has today (13 March) launched shocking statistics from their annual survey of over 5,500 retail staff showing that 18% of shopworkers suffered a violent attack last year, compared to 8% in 2022. Young shopworkers speak out about violence, threats and abuse during an Usdaw campaign week 05 March 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has made ‘Freedom from Fear’ the theme of this year’s Young Workers’ Week, 4-10 March. Across the UK young union activists are talking to other young workers, giving them the message that violence, threats and abuse are not a part of the job and that joining the union can help keep them stay safe at work. ACS annual crime survey: Usdaw condemns highest ever levels of theft from shops and the impact on retail workers 04 March 2024 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is deeply concerned by the latest findings of the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) annual crime survey. The findings show the highest ever levels of levels of theft from shops, with a shocking 5.6 million incidents, smashing the previous record of 1.1 million in 2023. BRC annual crime survey: Usdaw condemns highest ever levels of violence and abuse against retail workers 14 February 2024 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is deeply disturbed by the latest findings of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) annual crime survey. The findings show the highest ever levels of violence and abuse against retail workers, at 1,300 incidents per day; an increase of 50% since last year. Scottish Protection of Workers Act has led to over 500 convictions Usdaw urges the UK Government to follow suit 07 February 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Scottish Government figures showing there had been more than 500 convictions under the Protection of Workers Act, which created a specific offence of assaulting, threatening or abusing those working in retail. Alarming 32% increase in shoplifting across England and Wales – Usdaw calls for a protection of shopworkers law 25 January 2024 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is deeply concerned by today’s police recorded crime statistics for England and Wales showing that in the 12 months to September 2023 there was a 32% increase in shoplifting. This continues the trend of persistent quarterly increases after a dramatic decrease during the pandemic. New Year message from Paddy Lillis – Usdaw General Secretary 01 January 2024 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has sent out New Year wishes and committed Usdaw to campaigning for a new deal on pay and rights to help workers struggling to make ends meet in a cost of living crisis. The Union will also continue to push for protections for workers from violence, threats and abuse, while calling for a general election to put the country back on track under a Labour Government. ‘Super Saturday’ will leave many retail workers exhausted – they deserve a decent break and respect says Usdaw 21 December 2023 Retail trade union Usdaw has called on the shopping public to show respect for shopworkers, after research suggests that 23 December 2023 is set to be busiest in-store shopping day of the year and has been dubbed ‘Super Saturday’. Displaying results 11 - 30 (of 327) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...33 next
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