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A - South Wales and Western Region C - Eastern Region E - Midlands Region F - North Eastern Region G - Scottish Region H - Southern Region K - North West Region National Filter by industry Industry... Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 1701 - 1800 (of 1879) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 next BHS pensioners deserve a deal that guarantees no loss of accrued benefits 20 March 2017 Shopworkers union leader John Hannett has questioned Sir Philip Green’s deal to settle the BHS pension. Initial investigations by the House of Commons Work and Pensions Select Committee reveals a lot of variation around the headline “88% of promised benefits” figure, with a small number of the highest paid former managers set to do best out of the deal. Usdaw joins calls for British Sign Language to get the same recognition as other languages 20 March 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has joined calls for British Sign Language (BSL) to given the same legal status as other British languages and for it to be included on the national curriculum for schools. Stand up to racism - Usdaw supports the national demonstrations on UN Anti-Racism Day 16 March 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is proudly supporting the national demonstrations against racism in Cardiff, Glasgow and London on the United Nations Anti-Racism Day, Saturday 18 March 2017. Justice for Injured Workers Campaign 15 March 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is urging the Government not to restrict access to justice for victims of workplace accidents or diseases. Government needs to go much further to make Universal Credit fit for purpose 14 March 2017 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has called on the Government to do much more to prevent children in working families falling into poverty after their parents are moved on to Universal Credit. Theft from shops is a serious crime that should always be investigated and prosecuted 13 March 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed clarification from Thames Valley Police, after reports over the weekend suggested that they “will not send out officers to deal with shoplifters who steal goods worth less than £100”. Working families losing over £2,000 are being made to pay the price for Brexit uncertainties 09 March 2017 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett regrets that the Chancellor didn’t use today’s Budget to fully reverse the deeply unfair and damaging Universal Credit cuts introduced by his predecessor, or go any further than the very modest change he made in his Autumn Statement. Usdaw is working with Tesco to rectify a payroll issue affecting 140,000 staff 09 March 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is working with Tesco to correct an issue around payment of the National Living Wage affecting 140,000 current and former staff. This was discovered during the implementation of a new payroll system. Usdaw marks International Women's Day by continuing the fight for equality and against discrimination 08 March 2017 Today is International Women’s Day and Usdaw delegates are gathering with other trade unionists for the TUC Women’s Conference at Congress House to promote equality and fight discrimination. Mary Macarthur, an Usdaw heroine, is honoured with a blue plaque by English Heritage 07 March 2017 English Heritage has today unveiled a new blue plaque to Mary Macarthur, a champion for working women in the first half of the 20th century who spearheaded the campaign for equal pay. Budgen's staff are devastated as The Food Retailer announces store closures 07 March 2017 The Food Retailer Group has announced they have been unable to find a buyer for the 34 stores that were put into administration after they failed to secure a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA). The Chancellor should defuse the Universal Credit ticking time bomb 06 March 2017 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has called on the Chancellor to use this week’s Budget to reverse the deeply unfair and damaging cuts to Universal Credit that were introduced by his predecessor. Sainsbury's review of in-store night shift and commercial department roles potentially puts jobs at risk 04 March 2017 Sainsbury’s have proposed significant changes to night shift operations and commercial departments in stores. The changes will affect a number of stores across the UK in different ways. #ourNHS - no cuts - no closures - no privatisation - Usdaw backs the national demonstration 03 March 2017 Shopworkers trade union Usdaw is backing tomorrow’s Our NHS Demonstration, which meets at 12 noon, on 4 March 2017, in London’s Tavistock Square for a march to Parliament. BHS pension scheme settlement is welcome but long overdue says Usdaw 28 February 2017 Shopworkers union leader John Hannett has cautiously welcomed long overdue news that Sir Philip Green has paid £363 million to settle the BHS pension, after a long running campaign by the union to get justice for BHS pensioners. Usdaw mourns the loss of the Father of the House, Sir Gerald Kaufman MP 27 February 2017 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has paid tribute to Sir Gerald Kaufman following the announcement of his death on Sunday evening. He was first elected as the MP for Manchester Ardwick in 1970 and then Manchester Gorton from 1983. Usdaw raises concerns over proposed Unilever takeover bid 17 February 2017 Usdaw has today contacted Unilever following its initial rejection of a takeover bid by Kraft Heinz. Usdaw calls on Camelot not to pull the rug from under The Food Retailer as administrators seek a buyer 16 February 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is concerned that Camelot could withdraw lottery tickets sales from The Food Retailer stores and welcomes the administrator’s reassurances that they will be paid. The Food Retailer is to enter administration having failed to secure a Company Voluntary Arrangement 10 February 2017 Last year the Food Retailer Group Limited, bought a subsidiary company from the Co-operative Group. This subsidiary, since renamed The Food Retailer Operations Limited has 36 trading stores and a number of non-trading properties. Usdaw urges the Government not to penalise injured workers because of whiplash claims concerns 09 February 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has urged the Government not to restrict access to justice for victims of workplace accidents or diseases because of assertions there is an ‘epidemic’ of whiplash compensation claims. More jobs at risk in Alliance Healthcare as the company continues to reorganise 09 February 2017 Alliance Healthcare have briefed their customer service operations staff who work in each service centre about a proposal to consolidate their roles into one site at South Normanton in Derbyshire. Usdaw celebrates the work of volunteer trade union reps during the TUC’s ‘♥UNIONS’ week 08 February 2017 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett today marks the start of the TUC’s ‘♥UNIONS’ week by celebrating the hard work and dedication of lay reps who deliver so much for members in workplaces across the country. Usdaw is appalled by a reported shocking 40% increase in violence and abuse against shopworkers 02 February 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has called for action to prevent violence threats and abuse against shopworkers as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reveals a 40% increase in incidents of violence and abuse against retail staff. Weetabix industrial action put on hold as staff balloted on a revised offer 23 January 2017 Following further discussions between Weetabix and Usdaw, a revised offer is now going out to ballot between 1 and 10 February. Usdaw members had voted for industrial action in December, by 91.7% for industrial action on a turnout of 69.5%, over the company's proposal to vary shift patterns. Greggs manufacturing restructure puts 100 roles at risk at their Clydesmill bakery 23 January 2017 Usdaw has been informed by Greggs that they propose to restructure their manufacturing operations by concentrating production into centres of excellence, which could mean a reduction in jobs at the Clydesmill bakery in South Lanarkshire. BHS administration costs higher than expected, Usdaw questions why more wasn’t done to save jobs 18 January 2017 The Work and Pensions Committee today published correspondence with the concurrent administrators of BHS, Duff & Phelps and FRP Advisory, which show that the costs of the administration were £1.3 million higher than estimated in June 2016. Alliance Healthcare proposed restructure brings uncertainty for staff 17 January 2017 Alliance Healthcare has today announced a restructuring of their Health and Beauty operations, which could have an impact on staff working hours in all service centres, a temporary relocation of work for the Nottingham service centre and a possible significant reduction in headcount at the company’s South Normanton site. The Food Retailer staff entering a period of uncertainty as the business seeks a Company Voluntary Arrangement 12 January 2017 Last year the Food Retailer Group Limited, bought a subsidiary company from the Co-operative Group. This subsidiary, since renamed The Food Retailer Operations Limited has 36 trading stores and a number of non-trading properties. They have now launched a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA). Racism at Work Survey 10 January 2017 The TUC has launched an online survey to expose the everyday reality of racism. Usdaw is encouraging all members to take part in the survey to expose racism in the workplace. Devastating news for Tesco distribution workers in Chesterfield and Welham Green 09 January 2017 Following a review by the company, Tesco has announced that they propose to shut their distribution centres at Welham Green in Hertfordshire and Chesterfield in Derbyshire. Also, following a pilot management restructure that took place in Lichfield and Hinckley, Tesco has decided to roll out the new structures to all their distribution centres. Usdaw calls for respect for shopworkers on Boxing Day and throughout the festive period 21 December 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has urged shoppers to keep calm and show respect for retail staff when going out to the Boxing Day sales and throughout the festive period. Weetabix staff vote overwhelmingly for industrial action over proposed shift changes 19 December 2016 Following a breakdown in discussions between Weetabix and Usdaw on the company's proposal to vary shift patterns, the union’s members have voted by 91.7% for industrial action, on a turnout of 69.5%. Usdaw's survey of Lidl staff shows they need the union to get a fairer deal at work 16 December 2016 Usdaw is the trade union for Lidl staff and today we are stepping up the campaign for recognition and give the staff a strong voice at work. We are focussing on Lidl stores across the North West, with an ad van and activists talking to staff and shoppers. Usdaw campaigners are also outside M&S, Aldi and Lidl stores in every region across the country. Aldi called on to recognise Usdaw, as staff continue to join the union 16 December 2016 Usdaw is the trade union for Aldi staff and today we are stepping up the campaign for recognition, to give the staff a strong voice at work. The campaign focusses on Aldi stores across the North West, with an ad van and activists talking to staff and shoppers. Usdaw activists are also campaigning outside M&S and Lidl stores in every region across the country. Warm words from the Government are not enough to give shopworkers a proper break at Christmas 13 December 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has expressed disappointment that the Government has turned their backs on retail staff working on Boxing Day, despite their warm words and claims to understand the pressure they come under. 93% of shopworkers do not want to be in work on Boxing Day, but more are set to – an Usdaw survey reveals 09 December 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today released results of a survey of nearly 4,000 retail staff in England and Wales, which shows that 93% do not want to be in work on Boxing Day, only 1.5% are happy to work and the remainder say they don’t mind. Usdaw steps up the campaign for M&S staff by targeting the flagship Marble Arch store #union4marks 09 December 2016 Usdaw is the independent trade union for M&S staff. Today we are stepping up the campaign for recognition, to give the staff a strong voice at work as the company goes through turbulent times. FCA and DWP to introduce cap on early exit penalties 30 November 2016 In May 2016 both the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) commenced separate consultations about the level at which early exit penalties should be capped in relation to personal and workplace pensions. BHS pension petition delivered to Arcadia HQ by shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett 30 November 2016 Usdaw’s General Secretary today delivered a 100,000+ petition to the headquarters of Arcadia group, former owners of BHS. £250 million is simply not enough for Philip Green to 'sort' the BHS pension scheme - says 100,000+ petitioners 28 November 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is presenting a petition with over 100,000 signatures to Arcadia headquarters on 30 November. The petitioners are calling on Sir Philip Green to deliver on his pledge to ‘sort’ the BHS pension scheme, which means offering significantly more than £250 million to make good the pension promises made to members. Usdaw congratulates Mencap on 70 years of supporting people with a learning disability 28 November 2016 Today is the 70th anniversary of Mencap. Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has paid tribute to the work the charity has done over those years to promote a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included. We all love a Black Friday bargain, but please respect shopworkers 24 November 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has called for a calm and orderly Black Friday (25 November 2016) as millions of shoppers are set to take advantage of what is now described as the biggest discounting day of the retail year. Working families, set to lose over £2,000, are paying the price for economic uncertainties 23 November 2016 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett regrets that the Chancellor didn’t use today’s Autumn Statement to fully reverse the deeply unfair and damaging cuts to Universal Credit that were introduced by his predecessor. Today we remember Jo Cox and our thoughts are with her family 23 November 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett remembers Jo Cox, the Batley and Spen MP tragically murdered in June, on the day that her killer is convicted. Reverse the Universal Credit cuts - a ticking time bomb for millions of low-paid working families 22 November 2016 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has called on the Chancellor to use tomorrow’s Autumn Statement to reverse the deeply unfair and damaging cuts to Universal Credit that were introduced by his predecessor. Usdaw welcomes the debate generated by a 220,000 signature petition opposing Boxing Day trading 22 November 2016 Shopworkers' trade union Usdaw has welcomed a debate generated by a petition that calls for shops to close on Boxing Day, which is hosted by change.org and has now reached 220,000 signatures. Last year the Government responded to a similar petition by saying they are not proposing to ban shops from opening on Boxing Day. National Assembly for Wales exhibiting Usdaw: 125 Years Strong throughout December 2016 18 November 2016 A pop-up exhibition ‘Usdaw: 125 Years Strong’, sponsored by Vaughan Gething AM, will open to the public, free of charge, from 1 to 23 December 2016 at the Pierhead’s Futures Gallery. Respect for Shopworkers - Usdaw lobbies AMs at the Welsh Assembly 16 November 2016 Members of the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw have today lobbied Assembly Members in the Cardiff Bay Senedd during the annual Respect for Shopworkers Week. Respect for Shopworkers - Usdaw lobbies MSPs at the Scottish Parliament 16 November 2016 Members of the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw have today lobbied MSPs in the Scottish Parliament during the annual Respect for Shopworkers Week. 1 in 10 shopworkers have been assaulted and nearly one-third don’t report it - an Usdaw survey reveals 14 November 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has launched Respect for Shopworkers Week with shocking statistics revealing that nearly one in ten shopworkers have been assaulted in the course of their duties, but almost a third of them didn’t report the incident. Displaying results 1701 - 1800 (of 1879) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 next
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