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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 951 - 1050 (of 1879) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ...38 next Government confusion on face coverings is not helpful for shop workers - Usdaw calls for clarity 13 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has urged the Government to clarify their policy on face coverings in shops. The union recognises that face coverings can help limit the spread of the virus, but reiterates the need to follow established social distancing measures. Usdaw is calling for clarity and detailed guidance to end confusion and help protect retail staff from abuse. Boots announces plans to cut more than 4,000 jobs - a further crushing blow to high street says Usdaw 09 July 2020 Today, Boots has announced plans to cut around 7% of its workforce within retail, head office and opticians in order to mitigate the significant impact of Covid-19. Usdaw welcomes that Covid-19 testing will be extended to some shop workers and urges employers to support staff through the process 09 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s Department of Health and Social Care announcement that shop workers in some areas and businesses will be tested for Covid-19, as part of a new pilot, even though they have no symptoms. The union is calling on employers to support staff through the process. Boohoo needs to engage with trade unions to sort out their woes, as they promised MPs, says Usdaw 09 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw represents workers at Boohoo’s warehouse and call centre in Burnley and head office in Manchester, but the company continues to refuse to recognise the union, leaving staff without a real voice at work. Usdaw urges the company to engage with the union, as they promised the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee, to help repair their reputation and ensure staff are treated with fairness and respect. Usdaw supporting members through the proposed transfer and closure of the Central England Co-op travel business 08 July 2020 Central England Co-operative have today announced their plan to close their travel business, with 16 branches transferring to Midcounties Co-operative and the remaining 8 branches set for closure. Prime Minister says 'zero-tolerance' of violence against shop workers, but fails to back words with action says Usdaw 08 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw today criticised the Prime Minister for failing to back a new law to protect shop workers from violence, even if measures announced by the Government yesterday fail to stem the growing levels of abuse, with incidents doubling during the coronavirus emergency. Usdaw calls for a firm commitment from the Government to take all available actions to tackle the issue. Usdaw shocked that the Chancellor makes no mention of retail when the industry desperately needs a recovery plan 08 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw called on the Chancellor to announce in today’s economic statement an urgent recovery plan for the struggling retail industry. The union is shocked that no mention was made of the tens of thousands of retail jobs already lost or the difficulties the high street is facing, let alone any suggestion of a recovery plan. Scottish shop workers remain nervous about the introduction of mandatory face coverings in stores says Usdaw 07 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has received numerous calls from concerned members after the Scottish Government announced that face coverings will be mandatory in shops from this Friday. Government rejects new law to protect retail staff from violence and abuse - Usdaw is deeply disappointed 07 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has expressed deep disappointment that the Government has today rejected proposals for a new law to protect shop workers from violence, threats and abuse, despite evidence that incidents have doubled during the coronavirus emergency. Usdaw urges the Government to fundamentally reform flexible working to help working parents through the Covid-19 crisis 06 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has today responded to a call for evidence about the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on women in the workplace, initiated by the Women and Work All Part Parliamentary Group, with a call to strengthen and extend the right to request flexible working in the following ways: Chancellor called on by Usdaw to announce an urgent retail recovery plan 06 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on the Chancellor to announce in Wednesday’s economic statement an urgent recovery plan for the struggling retail industry, which is developed with trade unions and retail employers and includes: Union leaders warn of return to 80s mass unemployment if bold action not taken to save jobs 05 July 2020 The heads of the TUC and Britain’s four largest unions have today warned, in a joint statement, of a return to 1980s levels of mass unemployment if urgent action is not taken to support workers and businesses. Published ahead of the Chancellor’s financial statement – they warn there is only a “very small window” to prevent hundreds of thousands from losing their jobs. Respect workers says Usdaw as more businesses are allowed to reopen if it is safe 03 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is urging the public to respect staff and employers to ensure safety as more businesses, including pubs, restaurants and cafés, are allowed to reopen if safe on Saturday 4 July. Scottish retailers urged by Usdaw to maintain two metre social distancing in shops despite mandatory face coverings 02 July 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging retailers to maintain social distancing in shops at two metres, as agreed in joint safety guidance, despite the Scottish Government today announcing that face coverings will be mandatory in shops. The union also calls on customers to respect staff who have to enforce safety in stores. Huge job losses on struggling high streets shows that retail urgently needs a Government recovery plan says Usdaw 01 July 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has again urged the Government to agree with employers and trade unions a recovery plan for the high street, after thousands of further job losses are announced. 100 days of lockdown and it is clear that we need a new deal for workers says Usdaw 01 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is marking 100 days of lockdown by calling for a new deal for workers, after the coronavirus emergency has shown that millions of low-paid and undervalued workers have stepped up in the most difficult of circumstances to keep our country going. Law to protect Scottish shopworkers from violence and abuse takes a step forward - Usdaw calls for MSP support at stage 2 30 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee today unanimously passing to the next stage the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill, promoted by Daniel Johnson MSP (Labour, Edinburgh Southern). Usdaw calls for MSPs to support the measure when it is debated at stage 2. Usdaw joins Maternity Action in calling on the Government to protect expectant and new mothers from unfair redundancy 29 June 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has co-signed a letter to Business Secretary Alok Sharma, organised by the campaigning charity Maternity Action, calling on the Government to support and adopt the Pregnancy & Maternity (Redundancy Protection) Bill that is set to be introduced in the House of Commons on 8 July. Five steps for considerate shopping launched by Usdaw, SRC and the Scottish Government 29 June 2020 With retailers permitted to re-open their stores from Monday 29 June Usdaw and the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC), along with the Scottish Government have come together to launch five simple steps to encourage considerate shopping. They are urging the public to play their part in creating a safe and enjoyable retail environment for other customers and retail staff. Legislation to protect shopworkers from violence and abuse called for by Usdaw and the Co-op 26 June 2020 Shopworkers trade union Usdaw and convenience store giant the Co-op have both challenged Government inertia on first anniversary of the closure of their call for evidence on violence against staff. In the last year store crime has rocketed by 140% year on year and abuse is on the rise despite key worker classification. Stay cool as temperatures rise - workers need extra protection from the hot weather says Usdaw 25 June 2020 As the mercury rises on the hottest day of the year so far, retail trade union Usdaw is calling for a legal maximum workplace temperature to protect workers health and safety. Employers must also take care to protect staff and take account of new working practices because of the Coronavirus emergency. TUC LGBT+ Conference 2020: Usdaw highlights discrimination of LGBT+ parents at work 25 June 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw had submitted a motion to the TUC LGBT+ Conference, which will not now go ahead this week because of the Coronavirus emergency. Usdaw’s motion about discrimination of LGBT+ working parents will now be referred to the TUC LGBT+ Workers’ Committee, along with all motions on the conference agenda. ‘Nobody should be penalised for doing the right thing’ says the PM – so pay SSP at average earnings responds Usdaw 24 June 2020 Usdaw has called on the Prime Minister to back up his words with actions by improving Statutory Sick Pay so that it reflects the average earnings and doesn’t penalise those taking necessary time off to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Retailers urged by Usdaw to maintain existing two metre social distancing in shops 23 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging retailers to maintain social distancing in shops at two metres, as agreed in joint safety guidance, after the Prime Minister announces a ‘one metre plus’ rule for situations where two metre distancing cannot be observed. He today confirmed to the House of Commons that “where it is possible to keep two metres apart, people should”. Government rethink on longer Sunday trading welcomed by Usdaw, we now need an industrial strategy and recovery plan for retail 22 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed reports that the Government will not be pressing ahead with plans to deregulate Sunday trading hours having listened to the arguments. Usdaw continues to call for an industrial strategy for retail, which was struggling before the Coronavirus emergency and a tripartite recovery plan involving government, retailers and Usdaw. Social distancing in shops should stay at two metres and any changes must only be done by agreement says Usdaw 22 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called for social distancing in shops to stay at two metres, as agreed in a tripartite process involving the union, retailers and the Government. Usdaw calls for any changes to the joint safety guidance for retail to only be done through further discussion and agreement. Usdaw warns the BEIS Select Committee of a struggling high street and calls for a Government recovery plan 18 June 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has today given oral evidence to the BEIS Select Committee enquiry into the impact of the Coronavirus emergency, with a call for the Government to agree with employers and trade unions a recovery plan for the high street, which was already struggling before the Coronavirus emergency. Sunday trading: Usdaw survey finds 92% of shopworkers oppose longer hours, with two-thirds pressured to work on Sundays 18 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has surveyed over 11,000 retail staff in England and Wales following reports that the Government is planning to deregulate trading hours allowing large stores to open all day on Sundays. West Midlands Labour MPs support Usdaw's campaign against longer Sunday trading hours 17 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed the support of West Midlands Labour MPs in opposing Government plans to deregulate Sunday trading and supporting the current long-standing compromise. Usdaw welcomes the Labour candidate for West Midlands PCC speaking out on abuse of shopworkers 16 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed the support of Labour’s candidate for West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, for shopworkers facing violence, threats and abuse for simply doing their job. Respect shopworkers says Usdaw, as shops are allowed to reopen if it is safe to do so 12 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging customers to respect staff and employers to ensure safety in stores, as shops are allowed to reopen, if safe to do so. Derbyshire PCC's stance on abuse of shopworkers is welcomed by Usdaw 08 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed confirmation from Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Hardyal Dhindsa, that he is standing strong against abuse of shopworkers. Sunday trading deregulation would be a slap in the face for key workers says Usdaw 06 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis, Usdaw General Secretary, has today written to Business Secretary Alok Sharma condemning the Government for not responding to the union’s concerns about Sunday trading deregulation and failing to provide a proper strategy to help the retail industry. Sunday trading deregulation call rejected by Usdaw 06 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has rejected a misguided call for 24-hour shopping on Sundays, after it is reported that the Government is considering suspending Sunday trading laws. Usdaw supports a Labour Unions joint statement on Black Lives Matter 04 June 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has added their support to the joint statement by the unions affiliated to the Labour Party, honouring the life of George Floyd, speaking out against racist violence and committing to redouble the efforts to fight racism. Usdaw looks beyond the Coronavirus emergency with a call for a new deal for workers and the retail industry 01 June 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has responded to the BEIS Select Committee enquiry into the impact of the Coronavirus emergency with a call for a new deal for the workers, who for many years have been undervalued, and a new deal for the already crisis hit retail industry. 50 years on from the Equal Pay Act and there is still much more to do on closing the gender pay gap says Usdaw 29 May 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is marking today’s 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act 1970 with a call for a new deal for workers including action on closing the gender pay gap. Usdaw has launched a ‘New Deal for Workers’ campaign, which seeks better pay and rights, with fair treatment and equality for all workers. While you’re looking after the shop, who is looking after you? There’s never been a more important time to join Usdaw 27 May 2020 As more shops are set to open in the coming weeks, retail trade union Usdaw is urging workers across the sector to join the union for greater protection. Human and business costs of retail crime and violence set out in a new report - Usdaw calls on the Government to respond 27 May 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a new report Retail violence: abused and attacked at work by broadcast journalist Jamie Long, which sets out the cost to business and staff of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. Usdaw welcomes the appointment of David Evans as Labour's new General Secretary 26 May 2020 Retail trade union and Labour’s third largest affiliate Usdaw has welcomed the appointment of David Evans as the new General Secretary of the Labour Party, Usdaw congratulates him and looks forward to working with him to elect a Labour Government. Usdaw urges retailers to put safety first when reopening stores 26 May 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is urging retailers to work with the union to do rigorous risk assessments and ensure stores are safe for staff and customers. Usdaw has also called on the Government for tougher guidance and more rigorous enforcement of safety. U-turn on fee for foreign health and care workers welcome - Usdaw calls for all key workers to be exempted 21 May 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Keir Starmer’s victory on overseas health and care staff being exempted from the fee levied on migrants to pay for the NHS. Usdaw now calls on the Prime Minister to go further on his U-turn and extend the exemption to all key workers providing essential services through the Coronavirus emergency. Usdaw welcomes Well Pharmacy 10% premium for staff in recognition of the essential work they are doing during the Coronavirus crisis 18 May 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Well Pharmacy’s decision to pay a 10% premium payment to frontline pharmacy and Home Delivery Driver teams. Usdaw welcomes the theme of kindness for Mental Health Awareness Week in these times of high anxiety 18 May 2020 Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May) organised by the Mental Health Foundation, who have chosen kindness as the theme. Good mental health is a priority for Usdaw and the union is celebrating the role that workplace reps play in supporting members through the ‘It’s Good to Talk’ campaign. IDAHOTB 2020: Usdaw calls for an end to LGBT+ harassment and welcomes the ‘breaking the silence’ theme 17 May 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is celebrating the annual International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) on May 17, with a call for action to tackle LGBT+ harassment in our workplaces and welcomes the theme of ‘breaking the silence’ for 2020. Employers and trade unions in key manufacturing sector support Mental Health Awareness Week 15 May 2020 Chemical Industries Association employers and the trade unions Usdaw, Unite, GMB, Community and Prospect remain committed to ensuring that the protection of workers’ health and safety is vital. Community pharmacy trade unions Usdaw and PDA call on Government to facilitate talks on workplace safety 14 May 2020 The Pharmacists Defence Association and Usdaw have written a joint letter to Health & Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock, calling on him to facilitate tripartite discussion between government, community pharmacy employer representatives and the trade unions to agree safe working practices across the sector. Scottish Parliament committee scrutinises proposed protection of shopworkers law - Usdaw calls for the Bill to progress 13 May 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed further scrutiny of the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill at today’s Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee meeting. Usdaw calls for the Bill to complete Stage 1 and progress to Stage 2 of the legislative process, so that the Parliament can give consideration to amendments. Safety first is the only way lockdown measures can be eased says Usdaw 10 May 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has responded to the Prime Minister’s statement by urging a safety first approach to easing lockdown measures. The union cautions non-food retailers not to open until they can guarantee staff and customer safety and urges them to adopt the joint advice agreed with the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Usdaw is calling on businesses to work with trade unions to carry out risk assessments in workplaces before re-opening for business. Lincolnshire Co-op urged by Usdaw to end their ‘mean-spirited’ response to furloughed, self-isolating and vulnerable staff 07 May 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging Lincolnshire Co-operative to end the removal of staff discount from their employees who are furloughed and fully pay vulnerable staff off work and those who are self-isolating, so they don’t have to survive on Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) of just £95.85 per week. 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