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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 1051 - 1150 (of 1879) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ...38 next Asda gives staff an extra week's pay - Usdaw welcomes recognition for the essential work they are doing during the Coronavirus emergency 21 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed Asda agreeing an extra week’s pay for staff, recognising the essential work and huge contribution they are making during these difficult times. Usdaw is the trade union for Asda workers in Northern Ireland. Usdaw praises Tesco 10% staff bonus, recognising the essential work they are doing during the Coronavirus emergency 21 March 2020 Shopworkers trade union leader Paddy Lillis has thanked Tesco for rewarding permanent hourly paid staff and front line managers with a 10% bonus, and improved colleague clubcard benefits, recognising the essential work and huge contribution that they are making during these difficult times. IKEA to close all stores because of Coronavirus - Usdaw is supporting members through this difficult time 20 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has been informed by IKEA that as a precautionary measure against the ongoing risk of COVID-19, the company has decided to temporarily close all stores to the public at 6pm today. Government's wage assistance welcome, Usdaw seeks assurances for short-hours contract workers 20 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement to cover 80% of the wages of workers facing being laid off. The union is calling for the calculation to be based on average income, rather than contractual pay, and urges employers to make up the 20% shortfall. Usdaw and Tesco working together during Covid-19 20 March 2020 Usdaw and Tesco have been working together during these difficult times to provide our members with the support and financial certainty they need. Usdaw welcomes and commends the steps that Tesco have taken to support their colleagues and will continue to work with the business as the situation develops. School Closures 20 March 2020 Many of our members will be concerned about school closures which are taking effect from Monday. SRC and Usdaw jointly call on the Scottish Government to support key workers in retail 20 March 2020 Shopwokers’ trade union Usdaw and the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) have jointly written to John Swinney MSP, Deputy First Minister of Scotland and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, calling for retail workers to be identified as key workers, so they will have access to childcare. Key worker list: Usdaw welcomes the inclusion of food and pharmaceutical supply workers and funeral workers 20 March 2020 Shopworkers trade union Usdaw has welcomed the publication of the key worker list and the inclusion of workers in grocery stores, the retail supply chain including food manufacturing, delivery drivers, those in the pharmaceutical industry and funeral workers as key workers. They will now be able access childcare provisions during the school closures from today. Usdaw welcomes the indication that workers in the retail supply chain will be included in the list of key workers and looks forward to confirmation today 19 March 2020 Shopworkers trade union Usdaw has called on the Government to identify workers in grocery stores, the retail supply chain, delivery drivers, those in the pharmaceutical industry and funeral workers as key workers. The union has welcomed a ministerial suggestion that will be the case, but seeks absolute clarity today. Coronavirus - Advice for Usdaw Members 18 March 2020 The Coronavirus situation is developing rapidly. Usdaw calls for retail workers providing an essential service to be supported after schools are set to close across the UK 18 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has responded to the closure of schools from Friday 20 March with a call for support for retail staff who are doing essential work to help communities through the Coronavirus emergency. Usdaw cancels their annual conference due to the Coronavirus emergency 18 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today cancelled their 2020 Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM), due to have taken place 26 – 29 April in Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. Usdaw welcomes additional Coronavirus help for business, but calls on the Government to do more for workers 17 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s extra measures, announced by the Chancellor, to help retail, leisure and hospitality businesses through the Coronavirus emergency. The union calls for more help for workers who face lay-offs and reduced income if forced to take time off work and looks forward to promised talks. Retail staff are essential to our communities, particularly during the Coronavirus crisis and they deserve the protection of the law says Usdaw 16 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed the proposal of legislation to protect shopworkers, which was promoted today in the House of Commons by Alex Norris MP (Labour/Co-op, Nottingham North). 'Support retail and delivery workers' - Usdaw statement on Coronavirus 16 March 2020 Usdaw members, like everyone else, are facing serious worries about the possible impact of the Coronavirus on them and their families. They are experiencing this worry at the same time as dealing with extremely high demand, coming into contact with hundreds of people every day, and working flat out so that customers can buy the things that they need. Legislation to protect shopworkers from rising levels of violence and abuse to be heard in Parliament - Usdaw calls for Government support 16 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is calling on the Government to support legislation set to be put before the House of Commons today (Monday 16 March), which calls for shopworkers to be protected from rising levels of violence, abuse and assaults. Budget doesn't address long-term problems of the retail crisis and working family poverty says Usdaw 11 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has expressed disappointment that today’s Budget shies away from tackling the long-term and on-going problems of the retail crisis and the increasing number of children in working families living in poverty. It's not part of the job! Retail sector united in call for end to violence against shopworkers 10 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw along with the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), British Retail Consortium (BRC) and National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) presented a united voice to Government at a parliamentary event today, calling for an end to violence against shopworkers. Budget 2020: Usdaw joins retailers in calling for business rate reform to tackle the retail crisis and 'save our shops' 09 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is calling on the Chancellor to deliver a budget that will tackle the retail sector crisis. Usdaw’s industrial strategy for the retail sector calls for clear actions including tackling disproportionate business rates, ending excessive town and city centre parking charges and eliminating violence, threats and abuse against shop staff. Usdaw's young workers week focuses on mental health - 'it's good to talk' 09 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw today launches their young workers week, focussing on the union’s mental health campaign ‘It’s good to talk’. Young Usdaw activists are leading over 80 events across the UK, where they will engage fellow young workers in the campaign. ACS and Usdaw call on the Government to tackle violence against shopworkers in the face of shocking statistics 09 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is deeply concerned about shocking statistics released today by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). The annual crime survey ‘Evidence for Action’ shows that over 50,000 convenience store workers were assaulted last year, with 25% of incidents resulting in injury. International Women's Day 2020: Usdaw continues the campaign for equality 08 March 2020 Usdaw is marking today’s International Women’s Day by pledging to continue to campaign for equality and to keep women’s equality high on the union’s negotiating, organising and political agendas. Budget 2020: Usdaw calls on Chancellor to fix the problems with Universal Credit 06 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is calling on the Chancellor to use next Wednesday’s Budget to fix the problems of Universal Credit. The union says that as well as committing to an urgent review of the failures of Universal Credit, the Chancellor should immediately scrap the two-child limit and the five week waiting period. Belfast rejects extended Sunday trading - Usdaw welcomes the decision and seeks talks on a retail strategy 05 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed the decision of Belfast City Council’s City Growth and Regeneration Committee to reject longer Sunday trading hours. Usdaw continues to focus on promoting an industrial strategy for the retail sector that involves local and national government, retailers and all key stakeholders working together. BRC and Usdaw find violence against shopworkers is on the increase - both call for Government intervention 05 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is joining with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) in calling for Government action to stem a growing tide of violence and abuse against shopworkers. The BRC Annual Retail Crime Survey released today shows that violence and abuse against shopworkers continues to increase with 424 incidents per day during 2019. Violence against shopworkers needs to be taken seriously by the Scottish Government says Usdaw 03 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw today gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee in support of the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill, which is being promoted by Daniel Johnson MSP (Labour, Edinburgh Southern). Usdaw continues the struggle for equality at the TUC Women's Conference 03 March 2020 This week Usdaw delegates are gathering with hundreds of other trade union activists for the TUC Women’s Conference at Congress House to promote equality and fight discrimination. Usdaw is raising concerns at the conference about misogyny and abuse directed at women, sexual harassment and the impact on women of poor public transport. Too many shopworkers are assaulted, they need the protection of the law - Usdaw will tell a Scottish Parliament Committee tomorrow 02 March 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw will tomorrow give evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee in support of the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill, which is being promoted by Daniel Johnson MSP (Labour, Edinburgh Southern). Usdaw seeks reassurances for members working in Asda as the company confirms talks with 'third-party investors' 27 February 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is in discussions with Asda management as Walmart confirms they are in negotiations with a small number of parties interested in acquiring Asda. Usdaw is the recognised trade union for Asda staff in Northern Ireland. Broad coalition calls on the Government to exclude workplace injuries from the small claims limit increase 26 February 2020 A broad coalition today met in Parliament to jointly call on the Government to step back from pushing more workplace injury cases through the small claims court process. Tesco restructure of in-store bakery operations puts 1816 roles at risk - Usdaw to go into consultation talks 25 February 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw will be entering into collective consultation with Tesco after the company announces a restructure of in-store bakery operations that will result in 1816 roles being put at risk of redundancy Government should exclude workplace injuries from the small claims limit increase says Usdaw 25 February 2020 A broad coalition will come together tomorrow in Parliament to discuss a call on the Government to step back from pushing more workplace injury cases through the small claims court process. Usdaw urges MPs to support an Early Day Motion on shopworker assaults, tabled by Gareth Thomas MP 24 February 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a House of Commons Early Day Motion on the assault of shopworkers. The union is urging MPs to support the motion, which is proposed by Gareth Thomas MP (Labour/Co-op, Harrow West). South West Labour Conference: Usdaw calls for action to 'save our shops' 14 February 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is raising the ongoing retail crisis at the 2020 annual conference of Labour South West, which starts on Saturday 15 February in Bristol and runs through to Sunday. MPs debate the proposed closure of Ikea's Coventry store - Usdaw calls for Government action to 'save our shops' 13 February 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw welcomes an adjournment debate in the House of Commons about the proposed closure of the Ikea store in Coventry, which puts over 350 jobs at risk. The debate was led by Zarah Sultana (Labour, Coventry South). Staff are devastated and shocked by the proposed closure of the M&S/DHL Long Eaton Distribution Centre says Usdaw 13 February 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has been notified that DHL plan to close their distribution centre in Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire following a review of logistics operations by Marks and Spencer. Usdaw urges the Prime Minister to turn his claim to not tolerate violence against shopworkers into action 12 February 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed Alex Norris MP (Labour and Co-operative Party, Nottingham North) raising the issue of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers during today’s Prime Minister’s Questions. Words alone will not protect shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse says Usdaw 11 February 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is disappointed by the Government’s response to today’s Westminster Hall debate on protection of retail workers, secured by Mike Amesbury MP (Labour, Weaver Vale), which took place at 4.30pm on Tuesday 11 February 2020. Usdaw welcomes Mike Amesbury MP highlighting violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers 10 February 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed tomorrow’s Westminster Hall debate on protection of retail workers, secured by Mike Amesbury MP (Labour, Weaver Vale), which takes place at 4.30pm on Tuesday 11 February 2020. Heart unions week: Usdaw welcomes the TUC focusing on tackling sexual harassment 10 February 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the start of heart unions week, 10-16 February, as a chance to show why unions are vital for everyone at work and encourage them to join a union. North West Labour Conference Usdaw calls for action to save our shops 07 February 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is raising the ongoing retail crisis at the annual conference of Labour North West, which starts tomorrow, at Southport Theatre and Convention Centre, and runs through to Sunday. Usdaw welcomes the selection of Liam Byrne MP as Labour's candidate for West Midlands Mayor 06 February 2020 Liam Byrne, MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill, has been selected as the Labour Party’s candidate for the West Midlands metro-mayoral election on May 7th. Retention of Scotland's uniform business rates welcomed, Usdaw calls for Government action to 'save our shops' 05 February 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed MSPs’ voting to retain universal business rates in the Stage 3 Holyrood debate on the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill. Usdaw nominates Jackie Baillie MSP for Deputy Leader of Scottish Labour 05 February 2020 Retail trade union and Labour’s third largest affiliate has today decided to nominate Jackie Baillie MSP for Deputy Leader of Scottish Labour. Scottish shopworkers need the Protection of Workers Bill says Usdaw 04 February 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has backed a bid by Daniel Johnson MSP (Labour, Edinburgh Southern) to prevent violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. The union has responded to the Economy, Energy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee’s consultation on the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill. IKEA staff devastated by the proposed closure of the Coventry store says Usdaw 04 February 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw will now enter into consultation talks after IKEA announced they propose to close their Coventry store, putting over 350 jobs at risk. Usdaw calls on MSPs to vote for the retention of uniform business rates in Scotland 04 February 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has called on MSPs to vote against the scrapping of universal business rates, ahead of Stage 3 debate on the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill in Holyrood today (Tuesday 4 February). Keir Starmer tells Usdaw he will 'walk shoulder to shoulder with the trade unions, day in day out' 29 January 2020 Retail trade union and Labour’s fourth largest affiliate has today welcomed Keir Starmer to a national seminar of the union’s organising staff at Manchester Airport. Usdaw’s Executive Council last week nominated Keir Starmer for leader and Angela Rayner for deputy leader of the Labour Party. Over 90% of Belfast shopworkers oppose longer Sunday trading - Usdaw proposes an industrial strategy for retail 27 January 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has responded to Belfast City Council’s consultation on 'Sundays in the City' with an emphatic ‘no’ to longer Sunday trading hours. The union calls on the City Council to engage in an industrial strategy for the retail sector that involves local and national government, retailers and all key stakeholders working together. Shoplifting up by 14% in the last decade - Usdaw calls on the Government to cut crime and protect shopworkers 23 January 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for Government action in light of the Office for National Statistics today reporting a 14% 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. 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