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Labour leadership: Usdaw nominates Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner 20 January 2020 Retail trade union and Labour’s fourth largest affiliate has today decided to nominate Keir Starmer for leader and Angela Rayner for deputy leader of the Labour Party. The decision was taken at Usdaw’s Central Office in Manchester by the union’s lay member elected Executive Council. Over 3,000 Usdaw members call on their MSPs to stop shops opening on Ne'er Day 09 January 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw today delivered over 3,000 postcards to the Scottish Parliament from shopworkers who are calling for an end to New Year’s Day trading in large stores. Scottish Retail Consortium and Usdaw jointly call for the retention of uniform business rate in Scotland 06 January 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has added its voice to those calling for the retention of the uniform business rate. B&M staff devastated by the proposed closure of the Blackpool distribution centre 03 January 2020 B&M informed staff on 16 December of their proposal to close the Blackpool distribution centre; citing the unsuitability of the site and the impact of an extended distribution network. The proposal puts 128 jobs at risk. Usdaw calls for shops to stay closed on Ne'er Day to give shopworkers a well-deserved break 31 December 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is backing 98% of Scottish members by calling for large stores to stay closed tomorrow, New Year’s Day. Usdaw disappointed that the Government's minimum wage increase fails to deliver £10 per hour or an end to rip-off youth rates 31 December 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has expressed disappointment that the Government has not listened to Usdaw’s detailed evidence for a £10 minimum wage for all workers and an end to rip-off youth rates. All shopworkers want for Christmas is a decent break - Usdaw finds 77% say Boxing Day working ruins Christmas 23 December 2019 Retail trade union Usdaw is seeking the longest possible break over the Christmas and New Year period, to provide shopworkers with a well-deserved breather. Ne'er Day petition launched in the Scottish Parliament - Usdaw survey finds 98% call for shops to close 19 December 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today launched a petition on the Scottish Parliament website that calls on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to launch a consultation on implementing legislation already in place to ban most large shops from opening on New Year’s Day. Sign the petition: All shopworkers want for Christmas is a decent break - Usdaw says 81% are not happy to work on Boxing Day 19 December 2019 Retail trade union Usdaw is seeking the longest possible break over the Christmas and New Year period, to provide shopworkers with a well-deserved breather. All shopworkers want for Christmas is a decent break - Usdaw survey shows 97% oppose Boxing Day trading #XmasIsNotWorking 18 December 2019 Retail trade union Usdaw is seeking the longest possible break over the Christmas and New Year period, to provide shopworkers with a well-deserved breather. General election result is devastating, Labour needs to listen and reflect says Usdaw 13 December 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has expressed deep disappointment with the result of the general election, but praises Usdaw activists who worked hard for a different outcome. Vote Labour today for better pay and to save our shops says Usdaw 12 December 2019 Retail trade union Usdaw urges members to vote Labour today for real change for working people. Polls open 7am to 10pm. Joint trade unions say Unilever proposals to cut pensions smacks of opportunism 02 December 2019 Unilever have begun to brief its staff today on their proposals to close its defined benefit pension scheme for new starters and dramatically reduce the value of pension provision for existing members of staff. We all love a Black Friday bargain, but please respect shopworkers says Usdaw 29 November 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for people to ‘keep their cool’ on Black Friday (29 November 2019) as millions of shoppers are set to take advantage of what is now described as the biggest discounting day of the retail year. Ashfield Labour candidate Natalie Fleet calls on Lidl to recognise Usdaw as the union for their staff 29 November 2019 Usdaw is the trade union for Lidl staff and today their campaign for recognition was supported by Natalie Fleet. The Labour candidate for Ashfield joined union activists outside Lidl to protest against the company’s refusal to speak to Usdaw and encourage staff to join the union. State Pension Entitlement for Women: Did you pay a reduced rate of National Insurance known as 'Married Women’s Stamp?' 25 November 2019 If the answer is “yes” carry on reading... Usdaw response to the Conservative manifesto launch 24 November 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has warned minimum wage workers not to be fooled by Boris Johnson’s minimum wage promise. Usdaw continues to call for £10 per hour now for all workers, with an end to youth rates and action on insecure employment. Labour's manifesto offers real change for working people - Usdaw backs commitments to tackling in-work poverty and the retail crisis 21 November 2019 Retail trade union Usdaw has hailed Labour’s general election manifesto, launched today, as a chance for real change for working people. 'Rewriting the Rules of our Economy' - Usdaw welcomes John McDonnell's commitment to give workers a real voice 19 November 2019 Retail union Usdaw has welcomed a speech by Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell where he explained how Labour will rewrite the rules of our economy by reforming how large businesses are governed and owned, and stopping decisions being imposed on workers. Usdaw shows solidarity with CWU members in Royal Mail 18 November 2019 Usdaw’s Executive Council today backed the Communications Workers Union (CWU) stand against Royal Mail bosses and the High Court’s ‘outrageous’ decision to invalidate the postal workers’ overwhelming ‘yes’ vote. Equal Pay Day 2019: Usdaw calls for a £10 an hour minimum wage to help close the gender pay gap - only Labour will deliver 14 November 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is calling for action to close the gender pay gap on ‘Equal Pay Day 2019’, Thursday 14 November, which marks the day that women will effectively work for free until the end of the year because of the gender pay gap. BRC and Usdaw jointly call for an end to violence against retail workers 14 November 2019 The latest survey of shopworkers by Usdaw shows that violence has increased by over 25% in the last year. This is despite the British Retail Consortium (BRC) figures showing record spending of over £1 billion by retailers on crime prevention. Respect for Shopworkers: Usdaw and Co-op joined by the Mayor of London at a Freedom From Fear Summit 12 November 2019 Shopworkers trade union Usdaw partnered with convenience food retailer Co-op Group, at the beginning of Respect for Shopworkers Week, to organise a summit of retailers to co-ordinate efforts to tackle violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. Retail staff are abused, threatened or assaulted on average over 21 times a year - Usdaw launches Respect for Shopworkers Week 11 November 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today launched Respect for Shopworkers Week with shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that an average shopworker is verbally abused, threatened or assaulted more than 21 times a year, which is nearly once a fortnight. 'Real' Living Wage uprating supported by Usdaw, but it's time for at least £10 per hour for all workers 11 November 2019 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed today’s increase in Living Wage rates, as set by the Living Wage Foundation, and continues to call for at least £10 per hour for workers of all ages. Labour's commitment to invest in early years provision is backed by Usdaw 08 November 2019 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Labour’s promised investment in early years provisions to transform the lives of children and their families. Usdaw welcomes Labour's commitment to support workers going through the menopause 08 November 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s announcement by Carolyn Harris (Labour’s Deputy Leader in Wales), while meeting members at a Tesco store in Carmarthen, that a Labour Government will require large employers to introduce a menopause workplace policy to break the stigma associated with the menopause. Labour's maternity pay increase welcomed by Usdaw as great progress for working families 07 November 2019 Retail union Usdaw has welcomed today’s announcement that if Labour win the election they will increase Statutory Maternity Pay from 9 to 12 months, allowing all working mothers to spend a full year with their new born babies before going back to work. Government offers little more than warm words on abuse of shopworkers - Usdaw disappointed by further delay in tackling the issue 05 November 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is disappointed by the Government’s response to today’s Westminster Hall debate on prevention of retail crime, secured by David Hanson MP (Labour, Delyn), which took place at 9.30am. Mothercare administration: Usdaw calls for staff to be treated with dignity and Government action to 'Save our Shops' 04 November 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is calling on Mothercare’s administrators to focus on saving jobs and treat the staff with the dignity and respect they deserve. The union also calls on the Government to address the growing crisis on our high streets with an industrial strategy for retail to help ‘Save our Shops’. Usdaw, the Trade Union for shopworkers, addresses Penzance Citizens Panel on in-work poverty 01 November 2019 Usdaw Area Organiser David Clift addressed the Penzance Citizens Panel which outlined the work the Union has been doing to address in-work poverty. Usdaw welcomes the announcement that a general election will be held on 12 December 2019 30 October 2019 On Tuesday evening MPs voted to call a general election setting the stage for a 12 December contest. The legislation will begin its passage through the House of Lords today, where it is not expected to be opposed. Parliament will dissolve next Wednesday for a short campaign of five weeks. STUC Women’s Conference 2019 – Usdaw raises the impact of poverty and the high street crisis on women workers 28 October 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members attending the Scottish Trades Union Congress Annual Conference of Women Workers, which starts today in Perth. Budget 2019: Usdaw challenges the Chancellor to tackle the retail crisis, automation and workers struggling to make ends meet 24 October 2019 Ahead of the budget, shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has challenged the Chancellor of the Exchequer to deliver on four key issues facing working people. 85K retail job losses in the last year and more come - Usdaw calls for urgent action to 'Save our Shops' 24 October 2019 Shocking statistics released by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) show that the number of workers in retail companies has fallen by 85,000 in the past year. Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw calls for immediate government action to tackle the crisis on our high streets and for and an industrial strategy for retail to help ‘Save our Shops’. Usdaw joins tens of thousands in standing together against racism on Wear Red Day 18 October 2019 Members and reps from the retail trade union Usdaw will today join tens of thousands of people in schools and workplaces across the UK to stand up against racism on Friday 18 October by taking part in Wear Red Day. Usdaw urges MPs to protect jobs, rights, trade and the Good Friday Agreement by rejecting the latest Brexit deal 17 October 2019 Retail trade union Usdaw is urging Members of Parliament to reject the latest Brexit deal on the grounds that it threatens jobs, frictionless trade, employment rights and the Good Friday Agreement. The deal is expected to be voted on this Saturday in a special sitting of the House of Commons Shoplifting up by 15% in the last decade - Usdaw calls on the Government to cut crime and protect shopworkers 17 October 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for Government action in light of the Office for National Statistics today reporting a 15% increase in police recorded incidents of shoplifting in England and Wales over the last decade. Theft from shops is a main trigger for violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. Race hate crime increases again - Usdaw says the shocking stats should be a wake-up call ahead of 'Wear Red Day' 15 October 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is calling for concerted efforts to tackle hate crimes as today’s Home office figures show that police recorded incidents of race hate crime have jumped 11% over the last 12 months in England and Wales and overall hate crime is up by 10%. Usdaw welcomes calls on the Government to tackle growing violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers 15 October 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed an intervention in the Queen’s Speech debate by David Hanson MP (Labour, Delyn), who called on the Government to include measures to protect shopworkers in the proposed violent crime bill. Usdaw wins a breakthrough at JD Sports in Rochdale 11 October 2019 Retail trade union Usdaw has won a major victory in the campaign for fair treatment of workers at JD Sports’ Kingsway distribution centre in Rochdale. Scottish shopworkers are abused, threatened or assaulted on average over 17 times a year - Usdaw calls on MSPs to back Daniel Johnson's Bill 11 October 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that an average Scottish shopworker is verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 17 times a year, which is more than once every three weeks. World Mental Health Day: Usdaw says 'It's good to talk' 10 October 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is marking today’s World Mental Health Day by celebrating the role of trade union workplace reps in supporting members experiencing mental health problems. Under a Tory 'come what may' Brexit it is workers that will 'get done' says Usdaw 02 October 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has urged the Prime Minister to engage with the European Union in Brexit negotiations and back away from today’s Conservative conference rhetoric of ‘leave come what may’, ‘ready for no-deal’ and ‘Brexit done by October 31st’. Minimum wage announcement puts the 'con' into Conservative says Usdaw 30 September 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has warned minimum wage workers not to fooled by today’s announcements coming out of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. Usdaw continues to call for £10 per hour now for all workers, with an end to youth rates and action on insecure employment. Solidarity with the Usdaw activists joining thousands of demonstrators outside the Conservative conference in Manchester today 29 September 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has sent fraternal greetings and a message of solidarity to the Usdaw activists and thousands of demonstrators outside the Conservative Party annual conference in Manchester today. Universal Credit has been universally discredited by the Tories says Usdaw 28 September 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has responded to Labour’s announcement that they will scrap Universal Credit to replace the Tories' welfare reforms with a social security system to support job seekers with "dignity and respect". SRC and Usdaw meet to discuss the state of Scotland's high streets and the need for an industrial strategy for retail 27 September 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has met with the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) to discuss the ongoing and growing crisis on Scotland’s high streets. Both organisations agreed that there is an urgent need for government action and an industrial strategy for retail. Usdaw campaigns to 'Save our Shops' in towns and cities across the country on Saturday 28 September 27 September 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw will be speaking to shoppers in towns and cities across the country as part of a ‘Save our Shops’ campaign day tomorrow. The union is running an ongoing national campaign to tackle the growing retail crisis on our high streets. Displaying results 1101 - 1200 (of 1879) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ...38 next
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