Arena puts membership issues at the heart of its four editions. The aim of the magazine is to keep Usdaw members informed of what is happening in the Union, its campaigns, the services and offers available to them and where they can go for help.

A diverse range of Usdaw members take centre stage by sharing their stories about legal wins, their passions and hobbies, as well as courageously raising awareness about living and working with serious health conditions and other issues that matter to them.

The first digital issue of Arena was launched in autumn 2023. For the time being, there will be two paper and two digital editions per year.

The summer edition of Arena reports on Usdaw’s annual survey that shows the shocking numbers of retail staff who have been assaulted at work; Member Vivienne shares her story of how an honest mistake claiming carer’s allowance turned into a nightmare; alongside the regular features on learning; Legal Plus and member discounts and offers.