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Usdaw asks in response to the PM's conference speech 06 October 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has criticised the Chancellor and the Prime Minister for their speeches to the Conservative Party Annual Conference because of a total absence of help for struggling high streets, after record store closures and job losses. Asda now has a more certain future - Usdaw will work with the new owners to secure jobs in Northern Ireland 02 October 2020 Usdaw is the trade union for Asda workers in Northern Ireland. The union welcomes today’s confirmation of the sale of Asda to EG Group from Walmart, after years of uncertainty, and looks forward to working with the new owners to grow the business and secure jobs. Usdaw and retailers call for an inquiry into the growing problem of violence and abuse against shop workers 01 October 2020 A retail industry coalition, including Usdaw, has today jointly written to Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, Chair of the Home Affairs Committee, calling for an inquiry into violence and abuse against staff. The coalition also includes: British Retail Consortium (BRC), Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) and National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NRFN). Government objects to a new law to protect shop workers from assault - Usdaw urges them to listen to staff and retailers 25 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is deeply disappointed by today’s Government objection to a Bill to protect shop workers from violent attacks, which is also supported by retail employers and their representative bodies. Usdaw and retailers call on the Government to legislate to protect shop workers from violence threats and abuse 24 September 2020 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed the support of retail employers and their representative bodies for legislation to protect shopworkers from violence. Tomorrow (25 September 2020) the Assaults on Retail Workers (Offences) Bill, promoted by Alex Norris MP (Labour/Co-op, Nottingham North) is timetabled for its second reading in the House of Commons. New law to protect Scottish shopworkers from violence and abuse progresses - Usdaw welcomes the support of MSPs 24 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw welcomes today’s Scottish Parliament stage one unanimous vote for a new law to protect shop workers from abuse, allowing the Bill to go to detailed scrutiny in committee. The Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill is promoted by Daniel Johnson MSP. Chancellor offers no specific help for the retail industry - Usdaw says this is a missed opportunity 24 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is disappointed that the Chancellor has missed an opportunity to be bold and implement meaningful action to rebuild the retail industry and level the playing field between the high street and online retailers by announcing an online sales tax. Usdaw urges the Chancellor to be bold to help save our shops and retail jobs 23 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw urges the Chancellor to be bold with a new jobs retention scheme to help prevent a tsunami of job losses in tomorrow’s much needed economic statement. The union also calls for meaningful action to rebuild the retail industry and level the playing field between the high street and online retailers by announcing an online sales tax. Covid-19 is now a bigger flashpoint for abuse of shopworkers than shoplifting and age ID an Usdaw survey finds 23 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has found through a survey of over 2,000 shop workers that enforcing social distancing measures and the wearing of face coverings are now the biggest triggers for abuse of shopworkers. In past years similar surveys have consistently found that theft from shops and age identification have been the major flashpoints. Respect shop workers and stay safe says Usdaw following the Prime Minister's statement 22 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has today called on the shopping public to respect retail workers and follow the necessary in-store safety measures to keep us all safe, following the House of Commons statement by the Prime Minister. Keir Starmer's new leadership offers a credible alternative to Tory incompetence says Usdaw 22 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s keynote address to Labour Connected by Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party, where he thanked shop workers and all key workers for changing people’s lives and making a difference and promised a new leadership in contrast to Tory incompetence. Usdaw shop worker speaks out at a Labour Connected rally for key workers 21 September 2020 Labour’s Deputy Leader Angela Rayner tonight hosted a Labour Connected rally for key workers, to celebrate and thank the frontline heroes of the Coronavirus crisis. An Usdaw member and supermarket worker from North Wales joined other key workers to talk about their experiences during to Covid-19 pandemic. Radical action is needed to save our shops, including an online sales tax - Usdaw tells Labour Connected 21 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has today called for an online sales tax to help rebuild the retail industry and level the playing field between the high street and online retailers, along with a new deal for workers on pay and job security. Anneliese Dodds sets out a Labour recovery plan that works with businesses and trade unions - Usdaw welcomes a different approach 21 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s address, to Labour Connected, by Anneliese Dodds who set out Labour’s plan to work with businesses and trade unions to help Britain recover, retrain and rebuild. Angela Rayner's commitment to fighting any attempt to freeze minimum wage rates welcomed by Usdaw 20 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s keynote address to Labour Connected by Angela Rayner, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, where she hailed the efforts of millions of low-paid key workers who kept the country safe, fed and connected and went on to commit the Party to fighting any attempt to freeze minimum wage rates. Fix flexible working to help make women's jobs more secure and family friendly - Usdaw tells Labour Women Connected 19 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has today called on the Government deliver on its commitment to making flexible work the default, to become a day-one right for all workers and for decisions to be challengeable. The union highlights how existing flexible contracts undermine women workers ability to balance work and caring responsibilities and calls for more secure and predictable contracts. Wales Retail Consortium and Usdaw jointly campaign for a tougher response for those who assault retail staff 18 September 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw and the trade association Wales Retail Consortium (WRC) are both campaigning for better legislation to protect shopworkers from violence. Cut business rates for retailers and fund it with an online sales tax - Usdaw tells the Government 18 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has today responded to a HM Treasury consultation on the current business rates system and asks the Government to implement an online sales tax to fund a cut in business rates and create a level playing field between online and bricks and mortar retail. Usdaw welcomes support for a new law to protect Scottish shop workers from violence and abuse 18 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the support of MSPs across the parties and the Scottish Government for a new law to protect shop workers from abuse, ahead of the stage one debate in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 24 September 2020. Usdaw calls on MSPs to back the bill and for the Scottish Government to help it through the remaining stages before next year’s general election. Government responds to Usdaw petition with little more than sympathy on abuse of shop workers 16 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is disappointed but not surprised by today’s Government response to a parliamentary petition that seeks to protect retail staff from violence, threats and abuse with little more than sympathy. Usdaw continues to campaign for 100,000 signatures that should trigger a parliamentary debate. Congress 2020: Keir Starmer backs Usdaw’s call for government support to save retail jobs – ‘we can’t go back to business as usual’ 15 September 2020 Shop workers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed Keir Starmer’s backing for targeted government support to help struggling sectors like retail, so that we can save jobs, keep shops open and help struggling high streets. Usdaw welcomes clarification that spitting and coughing is assault, but calls for shop workers to be specifically protected 15 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has today responded to a Sentencing Council consultation on assault offences, which proposes the introduction of ‘intention to cause fear of serious harm, including disease transmission’ as a high culpability factor, with 'spitting or coughing' as an aggravating factor. Usdaw welcomes this, but says it needs to be clearer that all workers who provide a service to the public in the course of their employment are covered and specifically retail workers. Congress 2020: Usdaw calls for a new deal for workers and a retail recovery plan to save jobs, shops and our struggling high streets 15 September 2020 Shop worker’s trade union Usdaw has today called on the Government to work with trade unions and employers on a retail recovery plan to save an industry struggling through the pandemic. The union also called for a new deal for working people based on a living wage and secure employment. Congress 2020: Usdaw welcomes the TUC's call on the Government to include trade unions in working together for a national recovery 14 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s speech to Congress 2020 by Frances O’Grady, making the case for the Government to work with trade unions to put in place a national recovery plan, something that unions have been calling for since the beginning of lockdown. Congress 2020: Usdaw calls for better protection of shop workers 14 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has today, at Congress 2020, highlighted the achievements of the trade union movement during the pandemic, deep concerns about increased abuse of workers and called for a change in the law to better protect shop workers. House of Commons committee urged by Usdaw to back a retail recovery plan 14 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has today responded to the Housing Communities and Local Government Committee call for evidence on supporting our high streets after the impact of Covid-19. Usdaw welcomes compulsory wearing of face coverings in shops in Wales 11 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s announcement that the mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops in Wales will start on Monday, something the union has long called for. Usdaw urges the public to comply and respect shop workers 125,000 job losses on our struggling high streets shows that the retail industry urgently needs a Government recovery plan says Usdaw 09 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has again urged the Government to agree with employers and trade unions a recovery plan for the high street, after new analysis reveals that more than 125,000 retail jobs have been lost in the first eight months of 2020. This is far higher than previous estimates. The very least key workers deserve is a pay rise says Usdaw 08 September 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is angered by reports that Government ministers and the Low Pay Commission are reported to be suggesting that a minimum wage increase next April could be shelved, claiming it is unaffordable. Shopworkers' Protection Pledge backed by Usdaw - MPs urged to support tougher action on assaults of retail staff 02 September 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is supporting a campaign by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to improve legislation to protect shopworkers from violence. The BRC has today launched a Shopworkers’ Protection Pledge, which has been signed by MPs who support legislation necessary to protect shopworkers. IKEA to continue paying workers affected by Coronavirus their full sick pay 01 September 2020 On 28 August IKEA released a press statement confirming that they will continue to pay workers affected by Coronavirus their full sick pay. Abuse of shopworkers petition passes 50K signatures in a week - Usdaw urges the Government to respond positively 01 September 2020 A parliamentary petition that seeks to protect retail staff from violence, threats and abuse has passed 50,000 signatures in a week. Launched by shop workers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis, it became the fastest growing petition on the parliamentary website when it passed 10,000 signatures in one day, which means the Government now has to respond. Abuse of shopworkers petition crosses the first hurdle of 10K signatures in one day - Usdaw urges the Government to respond positively 20 August 2020 Shop workers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis yesterday launched a petition to protect retail staff from violence, threats and abuse. It is now the fastest growing petition on the parliamentary website, having passed 10,000 signatures in one day. This means the Government now has to respond to the petition. Shopworkers' trade union leader Paddy Lillis launches a petition to protect retail staff from violence and abuse 19 August 2020 In response to continued growing assaults, threats and abuse against shopworkers and the doubling of such incidents during the coronavirus emergency, Usdaw General Secretary Paddy Lillis has today (Wednesday) launched a House of Commons petition calling on the Government to legislate to protect shopworkers. Petition on abuse of shop workers is backed by retail employers - Usdaw welcomes the support and calls on the Government to listen 19 August 2020 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed the support of retail employers and their representative bodies for his parliamentary petition launched today, calling on the Government to support legislation to protect shop workers from violence, threats and abuse. M&S staff shocked by 7,000 more job losses - Usdaw calls for urgent talks and the Government to help save the high street 18 August 2020 Shopworkers' trade union Usdaw has renewed its call for recognition as the trade union for Marks & Spencer staff after the company today announced 7,000 job losses across the business. The union also urges the Government to intervene to help save the high street. Debenhams crisis deepens – Usdaw again calls for urgent talks and for the staff to be treated with dignity 17 August 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is again calling for urgent talks with Debenhams’ administrators after 2,500 shop and warehouse jobs were axed last week and Hilco Capital has been appointed to look at options around liquidation. The union urges the company to engage with Usdaw and to treat the staff with dignity and respect at this very difficult time. Debenhams turmoil continues as 2,500 job losses announced - Usdaw calls for urgent talks and for administrators to follow the law 11 August 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is calling for urgent talks with Debenhams’ administrators as 2,500 shop and warehouse jobs are set to be axed. The union is deeply concerned that the necessary consultation processes are not taking place and are preparing a legal challenge on behalf of members affected. As new rules on face coverings come into force in Northern Ireland, Usdaw calls for the public to support shopworkers 07 August 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is reminding shoppers that the wearing of face coverings is mandatory from Monday 10 August in shops and shopping centres in Northern Ireland. Usdaw expresses concern that an increase in business rates could put more jobs at risk 06 August 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has expressed major concerns over reports that the Government is considering increasing business rates for premises with a rateable value over £51,000. Usdaw calls for paid time off for carers 05 August 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has responded to a Government consultation on a proposed new right for eligible employees to take one week's unpaid leave each year to provide care. Selfridges planning to cut 450 jobs as annual sales expected to fall due to the pandemic 28 July 2020 Following a review of its business the retailer is set to reduce its total headcount by 14 per cent to cope with the impact of the virus, the subsequent lockdown and the changes that have been happening on the high street even before COVID-19. As new rules on face covering come into force in England, Usdaw calls for the public to support shopworkers 23 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is reminding shoppers that the wearing of face coverings is mandatory from Friday 24 July in shops in England. Usdaw asks shoppers to follow the law and help to protect shopworkers and other customers by wearing a face covering, while following existing social distancing and hygiene procedures. Shopworkers are not responsible for enforcing the law, and abuse should not be part of the job. Usdaw welcomes ruling that universal credit monthly assessment method is “irrational and unlawful” 22 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the ruling that assessing universal credit payments on a monthly – rather than four-weekly – basis is “irrational and unlawful”. Usdaw welcomes pay rise for public sector workers but says the only way to reward all key workers is with a £10 minimum wage and a New Deal 21 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the above-inflation pay rise for almost 900,000 public sector workers. After months of being on the frontline of the Coronavirus pandemic this will be good news for public sector workers. Marks and Spencer planning to cut 950 roles 21 July 2020 Following speculation in the press about potential job losses the company today announced that it will be axing 950 roles as part of a major restructuring of its store management and head office operations. Minimum wage of at least £10 and an end to rip-off youth rates - Usdaw gives evidence to the Low Pay Commission 16 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is today giving oral evidence to the Low Pay Commission on minimum wage rates, ahead of them making recommendations to the Government about National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates to be introduced on 1 April 2021. Government must engage with Usdaw and retailers to agree detailed face coverings advice 14 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is concerned that the Secretary of State for Health did not indicate, in his statement to the House of Commons, that the Government will engage with the union and retailers on detailed guidance for the mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops. Usdaw welcomes compulsory wearing of face coverings in shops and calls for detailed advice to be agreed 13 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops, but warns that it can only be effective alongside existing social distancing and hygiene procedures. Usdaw calls on the Government to publish detailed guidance and safety procedures that are agreed with the union and retail employers. Displaying results 901 - 1000 (of 1879) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ...38 next
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