RSS Feed Filter by: Filter by month Month... January February March April May June July August September October November December Filter by topic Topic... Campaign - Freedom From Fear Displaying results 261 - 300 (of 328) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 next Offensive Weapons Bill is welcomed - Usdaw calls for greater protection for shopworkers 04 January 2019 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis welcomes the Offensive Weapons Bill, which is due for its second reading in the House of Lords on Monday. Usdaw is calling on the Government to provide greater protection for shopworkers who will enforce the new law at the point of sale. Home Office positive about protections for shopworkers, Usdaw now requires action 11 December 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis today met with Home Office Minister Victoria Atkins for a round-table discussion with retailers on how to protect staff from violence, threats and abuse. Retail employers and Usdaw to meet with the Home Office about legal protections for shopworkers 10 December 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is meeting with Home Office Minister Victoria Atkins tomorrow for a round-table discussion with retailers on how to legally protect staff from violence, threats and abuse. Usdaw welcomes the offer of talks with the Home Office about legal protections for shopworkers 28 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed a commitment from the Home Office for a round-table discussion with the union and retailers on how to legally protect staff from violence, threats and abuse. Offensive Weapons Bill: MPs urged by Usdaw, retailers, staff and the public to vote tomorrow for a protection for shopworkers amendment 27 November 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. The amendment will create an offence if the person attempting to illegally buy these products abuses, threatens or assaults the retail worker who is enforcing the law. We all love a Black Friday bargain, but please respect shopworkers says Usdaw 22 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for a calm and orderly Black Friday (23 November 2018) as millions of shoppers are set to take advantage of what is now described as the biggest discounting day of the retail year. Respect for Shopworkers Week is over - Usdaw's Freedom from Fear Campaign continues 19 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has thanked Usdaw activists who ran over 1,000 events across the UK to raise awareness of the violence, threats and abuse that retail staff face all too often. Usdaw calls on the Scottish Government to act as a survey finds that violence against shopworkers has increased by 40% 15 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called on the Scottish Government to back a protection of workers Bill after shocking statistics reveal that incidents of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers remain a major problem on the frontline of retail. 'Report it to sort it' - more than half of attacks on shopworkers go unreported says Usdaw survey 14 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is urging retail staff not to suffer in silence as the latest survey by Usdaw shows that 59% of those who experienced violence, threats or abuse at work did not report the incident to their employer. Worryingly 1 in 6 shopworkers who were physically attacked did not report the assault. Attacks on shopworkers and shoplifting are up while police numbers have fallen - Usdaw calls for more police funding 13 November 2018 This is Respect for Shopworkers Week and retail trade union Usdaw has called on the Government to increase funding and resources for the police to help them tackle a rising tide of attacks on shopworkers and theft from shops. Violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers remains high - an Usdaw survey reveals at the start of Respect for Shopworkers Week 12 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has launched Respect for Shopworkers Week with shocking statistics that incidents of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers remain a major problem on the frontline of retail. Usdaw calls for action after a Suzy Lamplugh Trust survey reveals two-thirds of retail workers have been exposed to violence and aggression 08 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called for action on workplace safety following a Suzy Lamplugh Trust survey revealing that two-thirds of UK retail workers have been exposed to violence or aggression in the workplace. Paddy Lillis addresses a Co-op Group ‘Safer Colleagues, Safer Communities’ event to promote respect for shopworkers 01 November 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is today addressing a Co-op Group event, in Manchester, to develop a new campaign designed to make their staff feel safer and communities safer places to live and work. MPs urged by Usdaw, retailers, staff and the public to vote today for a protection for shopworkers amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill 22 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. 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. 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. 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. Displaying results 261 - 300 (of 328) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 next
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