Campaign News RSS Feed Check out what campaigning work we’ve been up to recently: Filter by: Filter by month Month... January February March April May June July August September October November December Filter by topic Topic... Campaign - Usdaw4Labour Politics Displaying results 751 - 795 (of 795) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 11 12 13 14 15 16 Paddy Lillis delivers a message of unity and purpose to the Labour Party Conference 25 September 2016 Deputy General Secretary of the shopworkers’ trade union Paddy Lillis has opened Labour Party Conference, as Chair of the National Executive Committee, calling for party unity and a sense of purpose to take on and defeat the Conservatives. Jeremy Corbyn now needs to reach out to MPs, members and voters to unite the Party 24 September 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has called on the newly re-elected Labour leader to reach out to MPs, end divisive activities within the Party membership and focus on winning the trust and confidence of voters. Owen Smith pledges protection for workers after Usdaw highlights the extent of violence and abuse 13 September 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett has highlighted the problems of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers and welcomes a commitment from Owen Smith MP to support protection of workers legislation. There is more that unites us than divides us – Paddy Lillis tells the TUC 12 September 2016 Paddy Lillis - Usdaw Deputy General Secretary and Chair of Labour’s National Executive Committee - today brought fraternal greetings to the Trade Union Congress meeting in Brighton this week. Higher wages and improved workers' rights are the key to improving UK productivity says Usdaw 12 September 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today welcomed a ground-breaking Smith Institute report on productivity, which points out the importance of workers having a voice in improving productivity. Usdaw calls for a real Living Wage and an end to age-related pay 12 September 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has today called for a real living wage to replace the Government’s so-called National Living Wage, which doesn’t reflect the true cost of living, and an end to pay discrimination against workers under 25. Usdaw nominates Owen Smith for Leader of the Labour Party 08 August 2016 The Executive Council of the shopworkers’ trade union has decided to nominate Owen Smith MP in the election for Leader of the Labour Party. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. Government Sunday trading changes will strangle retailers in red tape says Usdaw 07 March 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett has branded the Government’s proposed deregulation of Sunday trading a shambles that will lead to chaos and confusion with retailers being bogged down in bureaucracy. Usdaw calls on individual SNP MPs to oppose Conservative Sunday trading changes 04 March 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has written to individual SNP MPs, seeking their opposition to a Government amendment to the Enterprise Bill on Sunday trading, because of the potential impact on Sunday premium pay. Shopworkers to lobby MPs about Sunday trading 29 February 2016 Members of the shopworkers’ trade union will descend on Parliament today in a lobby of MPs to oppose Government changes to Sunday trading, ahead of a vote of all MPs during the Enterprise Bill’s Report Stage on 8 or 9 March. Usdaw seeks urgent confirmation of continued SNP opposition to Government Sunday trading changes 27 February 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has today written to the SNP’s business spokesperson, Hannah Bardell MP, seeking an urgent meeting to confirm their continued opposition to a Government amendment to the Enterprise Bill on Sunday trading, because of the potential impact on Scottish retail staff. Sunday trading to be voted on by all MPs - the Government now has time to reconsider says Usdaw 25 February 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has called on the Government to halt their proposed changes to Sunday trading, after today’s committee session passed the amendment and added it to the Enterprise Bill. So-called Sunday working protections will mean little or nothing to shopworkers says Usdaw 12 February 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has criticised the weakness of Government proposed protections for shopworkers alongside devolving Sunday trading regulations to local authorities. Usdaw makes the case for political campaigning by trade unions on heartunions day 11 February 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw today gave evidence to the House of Lords Trade Union Political Funds and Political Party Funding Committee, who are investigating Government proposed changes to legislation on trade union political campaigning. The Government consultation response on Sunday trading is a whitewash says Usdaw 09 February 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett is calling on the Government to publish in full all the consultation responses they have received about a proposal to devolve Sunday trading regulations to local authorities. Usdaw disappointed that the Government has not listened to shopworkers and retailers on Sunday trading 09 February 2016 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has expressed deep disappointment that the Government has not listened to retailers and shopworkers who overwhelmingly oppose devolving Sunday trading regulations. TUC survey confirms Usdaw concerns about violence against shopworkers 08 February 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has expressed concern about a TUC survey published today which finds one in eight people experience violence at work. Shadow Business Secretary promises Labour support for shopworkers on Sunday trading 06 February 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed the support of The Rt Hon Angela Eagle MP to oppose Sunday trading changes proposed by the Government in the Enterprise Bill. Open letter to newspapers on Sunday trading 04 February 2016 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has written to local newspapers asking readers to support the campaign to stop changes to Sunday trading. Government changes to Sunday trading will strangle retailers in red tape says Usdaw 03 February 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has warned the Government not to impose huge bureaucratic burdens on retailers by having different Sunday trading regulations in every local authority area across England and Wales. The Government is behaving disgracefully by trying to change Sunday trading by the back door 02 February 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has condemned the Government for today announcing a Sunday trading amendment to the Enterprise Bill because this controversial issue will now not get proper parliamentary scrutiny. Usdaw calls on the Government to come clean about consultation responses on Sunday trading changes 02 February 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett is calling on the Government to publish in full the consultation responses they have received about a proposal to devolve Sunday trading regulations to local authorities. British Retail Crime Survey shows a shocking rise in attacks on shopworkers - Usdaw calls for action 01 February 2016 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 28% increase in incidents during 2015. Usdaw questions a New West End Company survey on Sunday trading 22 January 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has questioned a limited survey of retail staff in London’s West End and calls on decision makers to reject a call for Sunday trading liberalisation. Lords vote for additional scrutiny on trade union political levy changes is welcome says Usdaw 21 January 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed a vote in the House of Lords resulting in additional scrutiny of the Government’s proposals to change the way trade unions fund political campaigns. Government Sunday trading reforms must not be a knee-jerk reaction to retail trading results says Usdaw 13 January 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett has expressed concern about suggestions that Sunday trading reform is an answer to disappointing high street trading results over the Christmas period. Usdaw welcomes Labour highlighting massive income cuts to hit working families under Universal Credit 05 January 2016 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed Labour calling a debate in the House of Commons for tomorrow to highlight the huge cuts in income that working families will face under Government plans for Universal Credit. Displaying results 751 - 795 (of 795) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 11 12 13 14 15 16
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