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 621 - 660 (of 795) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 ...40 next Archbishop of Canterbury backs Usdaws call for the roll out of Universal Credit to be halted 12 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed the support of the Archbishop of Canterbury for a halt in the rolling out of Universal Credit, when asked after his address to the Trades Union Congress in Manchester. Disappointment as Conservative MPs on the Civil Liability Bill committee reject Usdaw's Justice for Injured Workers Campaign 12 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is disappointed that Conservative MPs on the Civil Liability Bill committee failed to address concerns about Government proposals that will restrict injured workers’ access to justice, by forcing more cases through the small claims court in England and Wales. Usdaw welcomes Labour's commitment to abolish zero-hours contracts by requiring employers to guarantee minimum hours 11 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed a wide-ranging address to the annual TUC conference in Manchester by John McDonnell MP, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, which was packed with commitments to improve workers’ rights. Paddy Lillis launches Usdaw's 'Time for Better Pay' campaign at the Trade Union Congress 11 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis launches the ‘Time for Better Pay’ campaign at the TUC Congress. A survey of over 10,000 workers has laid bare the issues that working people are facing as a result of low pay, short and zero hours contracts and insecure work. Civil Liability Bill committee urged to back Usdaw's Justice for Injured Workers Campaign 11 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is urging MPs on the Civil Liability Bill committee to address concerns about Government proposals that will restrict injured workers’ access to justice, by forcing more cases through the small claims court in England and Wales. The committee starts its detailed scrutiny of the Bill today. Usdaw takes the Justice for Injured Workers Campaign to the Trades Union Congress 10 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today called on the Government to step back from aspects of their Civil Liability Bill that will restrict justice for injured workers. Over 10,000 workers cannot be wrong - Usdaw says it's 'Time for Better Pay' 09 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis launches the ‘Time for Better Pay’ campaign at the TUC Congress. A survey of over 10,000 workers has laid bare the issues that working people are facing as a result of low pay, short and zero hours contracts and insecure work: Disappointment as the Government rejects Usdaw's Justice for Injured Workers Campaign - Labour will seek to amend the Civil Liability Bill 04 September 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is disappointed that the Government is ploughing ahead with proposals that will restrict injured workers’ access to justice, by forcing more cases through the small claims court in England and Wales. This is despite cross-party calls for a rethink during tonight’s second reading debate of the Civil Liability Bill. Usdaw members urge MPs to support the Justice for Injured Workers Campaign 17 August 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is campaigning against Government proposals that will restrict injured workers access to justice by pushing more cases through the small claims court in England and Wales. The union has today launched a member-led campaign to seek MPs’ support. Usdaw General Secretary calls on Labour to adopt in full the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism 11 August 2018 Shopworkers' trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called on Labour to adopt in full the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of anti-Semitism. Usdaw backs the existing electoral college for the Welsh Labour leadership contest 19 July 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is backing the existing electoral college for the forthcoming election of a new Welsh Labour leader to replace Carwyn Jones, who steps down in December. The party is currently reviewing their electoral system and Usdaw will be making a formal submission to that process Usdaw promotes protection for shopworkers in the Offensive Weapons Bill 19 July 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is today giving evidence to the public bill committee that is scrutinising the Offensive Weapons Bill. Shopworkers' voice absent from Government's 'future of the high street' panel - Usdaw disappointed by the snub 17 July 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is disappointed that the Government has not included a retail staff representative on their new panel to look at the future of the high street. Minister misses the point as the Government moves to restrict access to justice for injured workers - Usdaw's campaign continues 11 July 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is campaigning against Government proposals that will restrict injured workers access to justice by pushing more cases through the small claims court. Disappointment as the 'fair wages for all ages' Bill stalls in the House of Commons 06 July 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is disappointed that insufficient time was available today for MPs to properly consider the National Living Wage (Extension to Young People) Bill. The Bill is now not due to be considered again until 23 November 2018. Age discrimination is not OK, young workers deserve better pay says Usdaw 05 July 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is urging MPs to support Holly Lynch MP who has introduced a private members' bill to extend the National Living Wage to workers aged over 18. The National Living Wage (Extension to Young People) Bill is due to have its second reading tomorrow, Friday 6 July. Usdaw seeks to meet the Home Secretary to promote protection for shopworkers in the Offensive Weapons Bill 27 June 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed an indication from the Home Secretary that he will look at the protection of shopworkers as part of the Offensive Weapons Bill, which tightens the law on the sale of corrosive substances and knives. Offensive Weapons Bill is welcomed - Usdaw calls for greater protection for shopworkers 26 June 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed the Offensive Weapons Bill, which is due for its second reading in the House of Commons tomorrow. Usdaw is calling on the Government to provide greater protection for shopworkers who will enforce the new law at the point of sale. An Usdaw backed Scottish Parliament Bill to protect workers progresses to the next stage 26 June 2018 Daniel Johnson MSP (Edinburgh Southern) is aiming to provide additional protections for retail and bar staff, including those who sell age-restricted items. His member’s bill has now received the necessary cross-party support and will move to the drafting stage. Happy Father's Day! Usdaw is campaigning for a better deal for dads 17 June 2018 Usdaw’s Supporting Parents and Carers Campaign highlights the issues workers face when balancing work with caring responsibilities. This year the union is focussed on the vital role working dads and partners of new mothers play in bringing up children. Displaying results 621 - 660 (of 795) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 ...40 next
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