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 1 - 20 (of 327) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...17 next Labour amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill welcomed by Usdaw, Government is urged to support them 09 May 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed two amendments to the Government’s Criminal Justice Bill that have been tabled by shadow policing minister Alex Norris MP (Labour/Co-op Nottingham North). The draft legislation is due to begin its remaining stages in the House of Commons on Wednesday 15 May 2024, when these amendments could be debated and voted on by all MPs. #ShopKind Week: Usdaw joins the call for respect for shopworkers struggling in a retail crime epidemic 07 May 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s launch of the national #ShopKind Week, which encourages shoppers to treat staff with respect. UK-wide polling highlights that 31% of customers are more anxious when they shop and 36% have witnessed violence and abuse towards shopworkers while shopping. ADM 2024: Usdaw delegates call for significant reform of the regulation of the sale of vape products 01 May 2024 Delegates at the Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) of the retail trade union Usdaw have today supported a call for the display and sale of vape products to be limited in the same way tobacco products, so that they are regulated by legislation. Violence against shopworkers grows in an epidemic of retail crime 01 May 2024 By Paddy Lillis – Usdaw General Secretary ADM 2024: Usdaw delegates highlight the impact of PTSD on assaulted shopworkers 28 April 2024 Delegates at the Usdaw Annual Delegate Meeting in Blackpool have today highlighted the impact of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on workers, not least shopworkers who are victims of violence, threats and abuse. Alarming 37% increase in shoplifting across England and Wales – Usdaw reports a doubling of violence against shopworkers 25 April 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw is deeply concerned by today’s police recorded crime statistics for England and Wales showing that in 2023 there was a 37% increase in shoplifting. This continues the trend of persistent quarterly increases since the pandemic and has now risen to the highest level in 20 years. Usdaw urges Northern Ireland politicians to protect shopworkers 19 April 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has today written to the first minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O’Neill and deputy first minister Emma Little-Pengelly, urging them to take action to support retail workers who continue to face violence and abuse, amid a huge increase in the number of incidents in recent years. Government urged by Usdaw not to dilute a protection of shopworkers law 17 April 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has today given evidence to the House of Commons Home Affairs Select Committee, as part of their investigation into violence and abuse towards retail workers. The union took the opportunity to urge Ministers not to dilute protections for retail workers when they introduce a promised standalone offence for assaulting and abusing shopworkers. Three-year cost of living crisis continues - we need a new deal for workers says Usdaw 17 April 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers as the Government’s three-year long cost of living crisis continues. Today’s inflation figures show that, even on the Government’s preferred and lower CPI measure of inflation, prices continue to rise faster than the 2% target rate. Usdaw welcomes STUC calls for action to solve Scotland’s housing crisis, which severely impacts low-paid workers 16 April 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC) annual conference delegates backing a motion to tackle the housing crisis in Scotland. 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 1 - 20 (of 327) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...17 next
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