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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 1801 - 1879 (of 1879) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 next Anniversary bus tour hits Southern England streets and shopping centres #UsdawOnTour 12 July 2016 The shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is celebrating 125 years of improving working lives and winning for members. Part of the celebrations is a nationwide bus tour that continues in the South of England from today (12 - 16 July). Usdaw - 125 years strong: Anniversary bus tour hits East of England streets and shopping centres #UsdawOnTour 04 July 2016 The shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is celebrating 125 years of improving working lives and winning for members. Part of the celebrations is a nationwide bus tour that continues in the East of England from tomorrow (5 - 10 July). My Local staff are deeply disappointed that the company has now gone into administration and stores are closing says Usdaw 30 June 2016 Convenience store retailer ‘My Local’ has announced that the business has gone into administration. 37 stores (plus 2 who have already completed) will continue to trade and have potential buyers, with the expectation that staff will transfer to a new owner under TUPE. The remaining stores have no potential purchasers at this time and staff have been notified of a redundancy situation. Usdaw - 125 years strong: Anniversary bus tour hits West Midland streets and shopping centres 29 June 2016 The shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is celebrating 125 years of improving working lives and winning for members. Part of the celebrations is a nationwide bus tour that continues in the West Midlands from tomorrow (1 - 3 July). Usdaw calls for an end to racism and hate crime in the wake of the Brexit vote 28 June 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has today expressed deep concern about reports of threats and abuse against migrant workers and people from minority ethnic groups and calls for calm and respect. Usdaw - 125 years strong: Anniversary bus tour hits East Midland streets and shopping centres #UsdawOnTour 24 June 2016 The shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is celebrating 125 years of improving working lives and winning for members. Part of the celebrations is a nationwide bus tour that continues in the East Midlands from tomorrow (25 - 28 June). The EU referendum was not the result we wanted - we must now work together to get the best deal for Britain 24 June 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has expressed shock and disappointment about the result of the EU referendum; congratulates Usdaw reps and members for the hard work they put into the remain campaign, and calls for a combined effort to protect workers’ rights, jobs and the stability and safety of our country. John Hannett combines with trade union general secretaries to call for a vote to REMAIN today - polls open 7am – 10pm 23 June 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett has joined with trade union general secretaries representing millions of workers to call for a vote to REMAIN in today’s EU referendum. M&S bosses should give staff a voice by opening talks with Usdaw about the future of the business 22 June 2016 Usdaw has called on Marks and Spencer to open talks with the shopworkers trade union about proposed changes to terms and conditions of employment and possible store closures. Usdaw is the trade union for M&S staff, but the company refuses to give recognition. Shopworkers trade union leader makes the case to remain in the EU on the eve of poll 22 June 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett is calling for a vote to remain tomorrow, as the country goes to the polls in the EU referendum. My Local staff are devastated by news of the company going into administration says Usdaw 21 June 2016 Convenience store retailer ‘My Local’ are today briefing staff that the business has filed a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators and it is likely that the company will go into administration in the next couple of weeks. Shopworkers trade union and retailers warn families will face higher prices if we leave the EU 21 June 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett has today released research by Usdaw which finds that, if we were to leave the EU, the hit to sterling and the imposition of tariffs would increase prices for families by £580 a year. 125 years of Usdaw exhibiting at The People's History Museum in Manchester from 21 June to 31 July 2016 20 June 2016 An exhibition exploring Usdaw’s history with artefacts from the archives, ‘Usdaw: 125 Years Strong’ will be open to the public, free of charge, from 21 June to 31 July 2016 at the People’s History Museum. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Jo Cox - John Hannett Usdaw General Secretary 16 June 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett has expressed horror at the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox and sends condolences to her family and friends. Usdaw - 125 years strong: Anniversary bus tour hits Yorkshire’s streets and shopping centres #UsdawOnTour 15 June 2016 The shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is celebrating 125 years of improving working lives and winning for members. Part of the celebrations is a nationwide bus tour that continues in Yorkshire next week (17 - 22 June). BHS staff heard little today to reassure them about the future or explain the past - says Usdaw 15 June 2016 A joint BIS and DWP select committee hearing today heard from Sir Phillip Green, but the shopworkers trade union Usdaw remains concerned about securing jobs and establishing a viable future for the company to stave off liquidation. Usdaw - 125 years strong: Anniversary bus tour hits North East streets and shopping centres #UsdawOnTour 08 June 2016 The shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is celebrating 125 years of improving working lives and winning for members. Part of the celebrations is a nationwide bus tour that continues in Newcastle and Sunderland next week (14 - 16 June). BHS staff are seeking a future for the business not finger pointing about the past - says Usdaw 08 June 2016 At a joint BIS and DWP select committee hearing today a number of allegations were made by current and former key players in BHS about the past, but the shopworkers trade union Usdaw is calling for a focus on securing jobs and establishing a viable future for the company to stave off liquidation. Usdaw cares about carers and supports Carers Week 06 June 2016 This week is Carers Week (6-12 June) and the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is supporting calls by Carers UK in asking the Government to: Usdaw General Secretary John Hannett signs a joint trade union letter to promote a vote to remain 06 June 2016 As general secretaries who represent a large part of Britain’s trade union movement, we are writing to make our position clear and urge our collective membership, which reaches over 6 million people, to vote for Britain to remain in the European Union on 23 June. Usdaw - 125 years strong: Anniversary bus tour hits Scotland’s streets and shopping centres #UsdawOnTour 03 June 2016 The shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is celebrating 125 years of improving working lives and winning for members. Part of the celebrations is a nationwide bus tour that is being kicked off in Aberdeen tomorrow (Saturday 4 June) and touring Scotland for the coming week. Usdaw urges BHS administrators to redouble their efforts to find a buyer and to fully consult with staff 03 June 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has urged administrators to look after the best interests of staff, fully consult with them and the union over the proposed closure of the business and continue to reach out to find a suitable buyer for the business. BHS staff are shocked by the company being liquidated after a year of uncertainty and anxiety - says Usdaw 02 June 2016 Shopworkers' trade union Usdaw has urged administrators to look after the best interests of staff, after they announced the shock liquidation of BHS, and poses serious questions for the Government on the future of the high street. Usdaw members are devastated by Müller Milk and Ingredients decision to close Aberdeen and East Kilbride operations 31 May 2016 Following a review of its Scottish dairy operation, Müller Milk and Ingredients announced proposals to close its dairy operations at its East Kilbride and Aberdeen sites earlier this year. Today, the Company has confirmed its decision to close both sites with the potential loss of 225 jobs. Usdaw calls on M&S to involve the union in helping to revive the business 26 May 2016 Usdaw has called on Marks and Spencer to open talks with the shopworkers trade union about proposed changes to terms and conditions of employment and possible stores closures. Usdaw is the trade union for M&S staff, but the company refuses to give recognition. 125 years of Usdaw exhibiting at the Dudley Archives and Local History Centre throughout June 2016 25 May 2016 A pop-up exhibition ‘Usdaw: 125 Years Strong’ will open to the public, free of charge, from 3 to 30 June 2016 at the Dudley Archives and Local History Centre. Usdaw Cares about Carers is the theme for today's campaign spotlight day 18 May 2016 Today thousands of Usdaw members will be out campaigning in workplaces and shopping centres promoting the campaign message ‘Usdaw Cares about Carers’ as part of this year’s Supporting Parents and Carers Campaign and the focus of the Union’s 2016 Spotlight Day #Care4Carers Support the Usdaw cares about carers Thunderclap and social media campaign 17 May 2016 ‘Usdaw cares about Carers’ is the theme for this year’s Supporting Parents and Carers campaign and the focus of the Usdaw spotlight day on Wednesday 18 May 2016. Usdaw’s Thunderclap can be found at: http://thndr.me/GNpu5w Usdaw urges members to vote in todays elections and to vote Labour – polls open 7am – 10pm 05 May 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is asking Usdaw members to vote for Labour candidates today as voters go to the polls in elections for: Police and Crime Commissioners; Scottish Parliament; Wales and London Assemblies; City Mayors; Parliamentary by-elections, and local councils. Universal Credit is a ticking time bomb for many low-paid working families, says Usdaw 04 May 2016 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed a call by the Resolution Foundation for major reforms as full roll-out of Universal Credit begins this month. Usdaw has positive initial talks with administrators for BHS 29 April 2016 Administrators acting for BHS, Duff & Phelps, have today had an initial meeting with the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw to discuss the future of the business. Strong laws - strong enforcement - strong unions is the message for Workers' Memorial Day says Usdaw 28 April 2016 Today is International Workers' Memorial Day (WMD) when the international trade union and labour movement commemorates all those who are killed by workplace accidents and disease. For WMD 2016, the international trade union movement has decided on the theme ‘Strong Laws - Strong Enforcement - Strong Unions’. 125 years of Usdaw exhibiting at Discovery Museum in Newcastle-upon-Tyne from 30 April to 29 May 2016 28 April 2016 A pop-up exhibition ‘Usdaw: 125 Years Strong’ will be open to the public, free of charge, from 30 April to 29 May 2016 at Discovery Museum. The Government climb down on trade union political fund reforms is welcome says Usdaw 27 April 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed news that the Government is set to agree changes to the Trade Union Bill, that will significantly reduce unnecessary burdens on trade unions, when MPs consider amendments passed by the House of Lords. Usdaw welcomes the opening of talks with administrators for BHS 27 April 2016 Administrators acting for BHS, Duff & Phelps, have now agreed to meet with the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw to discuss the future of the business. A bad week in retail just got worse as Austin Reed goes into administration, Government must act says Usdaw 26 April 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has reacted with dismay at news that another national retailer, Austin Reed, has gone into administration putting 1,200 jobs at risk in 100 stores and 50 concessions. Usdaw delegates applaud justice for the Hillsborough 96 26 April 2016 Delegates at the annual conference of shopworkers trade union Usdaw greeted the verdict of the Hillsborourgh inquest with a standing ovation as the union’s General Secretary broke the news to the hall. We welcome a meeting with BIS about the future of retail, but Sunday trading is off the table says Usdaw 26 April 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed the offer of a meeting with Anna Soubry, a Minister in the Government’s Business Department, but is disappointed that she continues to talk about Sunday trading. BHS staff are devastated by news that the company has gone into administration says Usdaw 25 April 2016 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has responded to news that BHS has gone into administration. Usdaw is very concerned about speculation over the future of BHS 24 April 2016 The shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is very concerned about media speculation over the future of BHS, with some reporting that the retailer could file for administration as early as tomorrow (Monday 25 April), threatening 11,000 jobs. Usdaw scoops best safety campaign award from the Suzy Lamplugh Trust 22 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has won an award from the Suzy Lamplugh Trust for their Freedom from Fear campaign, recognising the union’s achievements in improving personal safety. The Chancellor has missed a chance to undo his income cuts for low-paid workers says Usdaw 16 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is disappointed that the Chancellor has not used today’s budget to reverse attacks on the incomes of low-paid working people who are struggling to make ends meet and still face severe cuts when they are forced on to Universal Credit. Usdaw tribunal win for former Haldanes staff but injustice continues for workers in small stores 15 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has won a full 90 day protective award for their members who worked for Haldanes after they bought 21 Somerfield stores and 5 Co-op stores between November 2009 and April 2010 and closed them just over a year later in June 2011, resulting in around 600 job losses. Usdaw warns the Chancellor not to hit low-paid working people again in this week’s Budget 14 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has today called on the Chancellor not to attack the incomes of low-paid working people who are struggling to make ends meet and still face severe cuts when they are forced on to Universal Credit. Improved Sunday working protections for shopworkers are a welcome step forward says Usdaw 10 March 2016 Following last night’s Government defeat on devolving Sunday trading hours to local authorities, shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed the improved Sunday working protections for shopworkers that remain in the Enterprise Bill. 125 years of Usdaw exhibiting at the Edinburgh People′s Story Museum throughout March and April 2016 10 March 2016 A pop-up exhibition ‘Usdaw: 125 Years Strong’ will open to the public, free of charge, from 7 March to 22 April 2016 at the People’s Story Museum. Shopworkers will be hugely relieved that MPs saved their Sundays says Usdaw 09 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is delighted with the House of Commons vote to remove Sunday trading changes from the Enterprise Bill. The Government was defeated by a majority of 31 MPs. The Government has failed to evidence the case for Sunday trading changes – says Usdaw 09 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has made a last minute plea to MPs from all parties to oppose the Government’s proposed changes to Sunday trading, which are due to be debated and voted on today during the Report Stage of the Enterprise Bill. There is no Government Sunday trading deal with the SNP - says Usdaw 08 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett yesterday met Stewart Hosie MP, Deputy Leader of the SNP, and the party’s business spokesperson, Hannah Bardell MP, about the potential impact of the Government’s Sunday trading changes on Scottish retail staff. Government Sunday trading changes fail to address SNP concerns on pay says Usdaw 07 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is today meeting the SNP’s business spokesperson, Hannah Bardell MP, seeking confirmation of their continued opposition to Government Sunday trading proposals because of the potential impact on Scottish retail staff. Displaying results 1801 - 1879 (of 1879) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 next
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