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Violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers is rising - an Usdaw survey reveals
13 November 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has launched Respect for Shopworkers Week with shocking statistics revealing a big jump in incidents of violence threats and abuse against shopworkers.
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Warm words are not enough - Usdaw calls on the Scottish Government to do more to protect shopworkers
07 November 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has today called on the Scottish Government to do more to help protect shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse following a debate in the Scottish Parliament.
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Scottish Parliament to debate Usdaw's Respect for Shopworkers Campaign
07 November 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed a Scottish Parliament debate on Usdaw's Respect for Shopworkers Week. The debate will be led by Labour’s Daniel Johnson MSP and is due to take place at 5pm today.
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Shoplifting continues to rise - is this the consequence of severe police cuts asks Usdaw
19 October 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has questioned whether police cuts are having an effect on crime as the Office for National Statistics today reports an 11% increase in shoplifting, continuing the trend of a 26% increase since 2012.
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Usdaw welcomes a cross-party attempt to protect shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse
12 October 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed an early day motion, with cross-party support, calling on the Government to introduce legislation providing an additional penalty for those who assault workers in the course of their duties
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World Mental Health Day - Usdaw praises the role of workplace trade union reps
10 October 2017
Around 12 million people a year see their GP about a mental health problem, but many workers with anxiety or depression face negative attitudes and even disciplinary action because of their condition. Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is marking this year’s World Mental Health Day, on 10 October, by praising the role of trade union workplace reps in supporting members experiencing mental health problems.
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Sign up today to support Usdaw's 'respect for shopworkers' Thunderclap
09 October 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is asking shoppers to ‘keep your cool and respect shopworkers’ the key theme of Respect for Shopworkers Week (13-19 November 2017). You can help spread the message to your friends and followers on social media by signing up to the Thunderclap: www.usdaw.org.uk/FFFThunderclap
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Usdaw health and safety rep wins TUC national award
12 September 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has congratulated Anthony Lampey on winning the TUC health and safety rep of the award. Tony collected the award today from TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady on the stage at this year’s annual Trade Union Congress in Brighton.
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Usdaw calls for greater mental health awareness to tackle the stigma workers face
11 September 2017
Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett has today called, at the Trade Union Congress, for raised awareness amongst all workers and employers to reduce the stigma and normalise conversations about mental health.
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Keep your cool as temperatures rise says Usdaw
19 June 2017
Extreme temperatures, both very hot and very cold, are a familiar problem for workers. While there is a legally enforceable minimum workplace temperature, there is not a corresponding maximum enforceable temperature.