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 601 - 640 (of 795) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 ...40 next Shoplifting continues to rise - Usdaw calls for Government action to cut crime and protect of shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse 18 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for Government action in light of the Office for National Statistics today reporting a further increase in police recorded incidents of shoplifting in England and Wales in the year to June 2018, continuing the trend of a 32% increase over the last decade. Tinkering at the edges is not good enough - Universal Credit needs to be overhauled and the roll-out immediately halted says Usdaw 17 October 2018 Paddy Lillis has welcomed today’s opposition day debate in the House of Commons and renewed Usdaw’s call on the Government to immediately halt the roll-out of Universal Credit. That would enable a fundamental rethink and a complete overhaul of a system that is broken and will not work. Offensive Weapons Bill lets off those illegally trying to buy knives and acid, but can criminalise retail staff says Usdaw 17 October 2018 The Offensive Weapons Bill sets out criminal penalties for shopworkers and delivery drivers who complete sales of corrosive substances and knives to under-18s. However there is no penalty for the person attempting to illegally buy these age-restricted products, even if they abuse or threaten the retail worker. MPs urged by Usdaw, retailers, staff and the shopping public to vote today for a protection for shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill 15 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is urging MPs to vote for New Clause One amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill in today’s report stage debate in the House of Commons. Paddy Lillis addresses the Co-op Party conference: Our shared history and values are the foundation of our future campaigns 14 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today addressed the annual conference of the Co-operative Party, taking place in Bristol. Universal Credit needs to be overhauled and the rollout immediately halted says Usdaw 12 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today renewed his call on the Government to immediately halt the roll-out of Universal Credit, to allow for a fundamental rethink and a complete overhaul of a system that is broken and will not work. Retail employers, including the Co-op Group, join Usdaw in asking MPs to vote for a protection for shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill 11 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed the support of retail employers for New Clause One amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill, which provides legal protection for shopworkers enforcing the measures in the Bill. Alex Norris MP today made the case for protection for shopworkers - we now need MPs to support the Offensive Weapons Bill amendment 09 October 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has congratulated Alex Morris MP (Labour and Co-op Party, Nottingham North) on his 10-minute rule motion, Retail Workers (Offences) Bill, which was presented to Parliament today. Prime Minister keen to criticise Labour, but offers little for working people struggling to make ends meet 03 October 2018 Shopworkers' trade union leader Paddy Lillis has expressed disappointment with the Prime Minister's speech to the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham. Usdaw welcomes a promise of 10,000 more police officers - as Jeremy Corbyn sets out a Labour vision to rebuild and transform Britain 26 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed a wide-ranging speech by Jeremy Corbyn, Leader of the Labour Party, where he set out a real alternative for the people of Britain; a radical plan to rebuild and transform the country. Usdaw calls for an industrial strategy to tackle the crisis in retail at the Mirror's High Street Fightback campaign fringe meeting 25 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today called on the Government to develop a proper industrial strategy for retail in partnership with business, government and unions. Usdaw remains disappointed that the Government has not included a retail staff representative on their new panel to look at the future of the high street. Universal Credit needs to be overhauled and the rollout should be immediately halted - Usdaw tells Labour Conference 24 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today called on the Government to immediately halt the roll-out of Universal Credit, to allow for a fundamental rethink and a complete overhaul of a system that is broken and will not work. Labour will address the balance of power at work - Usdaw welcomes commitments to give workers a voice 24 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed the Shadow Chancellor’s speech to Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool today. John McDonnell MP identified key policies that will deliver on Usdaw’s ‘Time for Better Pay’ campaign. Injured workers face a double whammy from the Civil Liability Bill, Usdaw tells a Labour fringe meeting 23 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today called on the Government to pull back from deeply damaging proposals in the Civil Liability Bill, which leaves workers facing the double whammy of worsening health and safety conditions and restricted access to justice. Labour's commitment to put workers on the boards of large companies will ensure staff are valued says Usdaw 22 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed Labour’s commitment to give employees a say in how companies are run by requiring boards of large companies to reserve at least one-third of their seats for workers. Labour's Women's Conference backs Usdaw's call to tackle violence against women 22 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union has today secured the support of the Labour Women’s Conference for a motion to tackle violence against women. Usdaw members urge MPs to support the protection for shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill 18 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging MPs to vote for an amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill that will make it a specific offence to obstruct a shopworker in their duty to enforce the law on the sale of offensive weapons. Welsh Labour to decide their leadership ballot rules – Usdaw seeks to retain the voice of trade unionists 14 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw will be attending the Welsh Labour special one-day conference in Cardiff tomorrow, where delegates will decide the rules for the forthcoming leadership election to replace Carwyn Jones. Usdaw congratulates Sadiq Khan on his reselection as Labour candidate for the next London Mayoral election 14 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has sent his congratulations to London Mayor Sadiq Khan for his reselection, as he gains enough nominations to pass the trigger ballot 50% threshold. Protection for shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill welcomed by Usdaw 13 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed an amendment, tabled today, to the Offensive Weapons Bill that will make it a specific offence to obstruct a shopworker in their duty to enforce the law on the sale of offensive weapons. The remaining stages of the Bill are expected to be taken in the House of Commons on Monday 15 October 2018. Displaying results 601 - 640 (of 795) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 ...40 next
Quick Links Publications All News Join Us Contact Us Terms & Conditions Cookie Policy Privacy Notice Sitemap
Free prize draw Enter our free prize draw to win a £100 Love2Shop Gift Voucher courtesy of Shepherds Friendly Email address..