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A - South Wales and Western Region C - Eastern Region E - Midlands Region F - North Eastern Region G - Scottish Region H - Southern Region K - North West Region National Filter by industry Industry... Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 1551 - 1650 (of 1858) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 ...38 next Lidl warehouse staff need Usdaw to give them an independent voice and fairness at work 05 March 2018 Usdaw, the trade union for Lidl staff, is stepping up their long-running campaign for recognition and to give employees a strong voice at work. Usdaw is focussing on seven Lidl distribution centres across the UK this week, with activists talking to staff as they arrive for their shifts, as part of a nationwide campaign running through the year. Usdaw urges workers to stay safe in bad weather conditions and for employers to be understanding 01 March 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is calling on employers to adopt a sensible and pragmatic approach towards staff who cannot make it to work due to the weather conditions; offering options like taking annual leave or time off in lieu, working in a store closer to home, shift swaps or the chance to make up any lost time when they get back to work. Peter's Foods in Bedwas near Caerphilly consults with Usdaw over possible job losses 28 February 2018 Usdaw has entered into consultation talks with Peter’s Food Service, makers of pies, pasties sausage rolls and slices, over potential redundancies that could affect up to 90 staff at their Bedwas site near Caerphilly. Usdaw pays tribute to Labour's outgoing General Secretary Iain McNicol 23 February 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has paid tribute to Labour’s General Secretary Iain McNicol, who is standing down to "pursue new challenges" in the Labour movement. Asda says they're listening to staff on pension cuts, so Usdaw’s campaign continues 23 February 2018 Shopworkers' trade union Usdaw has met with Asda urging them to listen to over 2,000 staff in Northern Ireland who have signed a petition opposing the company’s cuts to the pension scheme. Usdaw - President and Executive Council Elections 2018 23 February 2018 The report of voting for the above elections is as follows: Co-operative trade union NACO has agreed to transfer into Usdaw 19 February 2018 A National Association of Co-operative Officials ballot has resulted in 82% voting for a transfer of engagements into the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw. The decisive result has been welcomed by both unions. Amy Murphy is elected the new President of Usdaw 19 February 2018 Amy Murphy has today been elected President of Usdaw in the union’s all-member ballot. Amy will take over from the retiring President Jeff Broome after this year’s Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) in Blackpool, 22 – 25 April. Tesco Cardiff call centre closes with the loss of 1,100 jobs 16 February 2018 Tesco Cardiff call centre has closed, with the company’s customer engagement operations moving to Dundee. Despite huge efforts to reverse the announcement, which Tesco made as part of their transformation plans, the company has gone ahead with the decision. Usdaw in talks with Asda over their proposed unfair pension cuts, with nearly 2,000 Northern Irish staff signing a petition 15 February 2018 Shopworkers trade union Usdaw is meeting Asda today urging them to listen to the 1,928 staff in Northern Ireland that have signed a petition opposing the company’s cuts to the pension scheme. Usdaw is shocked and disappointed that Belfast City Council may reconsider extended Sunday trading 14 February 2018 A committee of Belfast City Council is set to consider holding another public consultation on the designation of Belfast as a ‘holiday resort’ under the Shops (Sunday Trading &c.) (Northern Ireland) Order 1997. Welsh Labour Deputy Leader Election: Usdaw nominates Carolyn Harris MP 14 February 2018 The Executive Council of the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has decided to nominate Carolyn Harris MP for the new position of Deputy Leader of the Welsh Labour Party. Union Elections 2018 Timetable 12 February 2018 Union Elections 2018 timetable, showing key dates: TUC’s ‘♥UNIONS’ week: Usdaw celebrates the commitment of volunteer trade union reps 12 February 2018 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett today marks the start of the TUC’s ‘♥UNIONS’ week (12 to 18 February 2018) by paying tribute to and celebrating the hard work and dedication of lay workplace reps who deliver so much for members across the country. Berendsen's Kirkcaldy site to remain open following talks with Usdaw 09 February 2018 Laundry company Berendsen UK have reversed the decision to close their Kirkcaldy site following extensive consultation meetings with Usdaw. Berendsen runs New Wave Laundries on Randolph Industrial Estate and has agreed to a reduced operation in Kirkcaldy, to keep the site open, as they will move some operations to its new plant in Inchinnan. Usdaw urges the Government to act quicker in response to Review of Modern Employment Practices 07 February 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has urged the Government to act quicker to protect vulnerable workers across the economy, as their response to Matthew Taylor’s Review of Modern Employment Practices largely puts issues out to review and consultation. Tesco – Equal Pay 07 February 2018 In the retail sector, Usdaw has long been at the forefront of calls for fair and transparent pay structures, irrespective of gender or age. A century after the first breakthrough on votes for women there is still much more to do on equality 06 February 2018 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett has called for redoubling of efforts to tackle longstanding women’s inequality on the 100th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act 1918, which was the first time some women were allowed to vote. Homebase review of the business is very worrying for staff - Usdaw calls for talks 05 February 2018 Shopworkers' trade union Usdaw has called on Homebase to immediately open up a dialogue with the union to ensure staff are properly represented, after the company announces a review of the business that may see up to 40 stores shut and nearly 2,000 staff under threat of redundancy. John Hannett stands down as a Low Pay Commissioner after 11 years 05 February 2018 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett has stood down as a Low Pay Commissioner after 11 years on the body that sets the National Minimum Wage rates. Morrisons store management structure reorganisation – Usdaw statement 01 February 2018 Morrisons have informed the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw of their proposal to reorganise management structures in their retail stores across the UK. M&S 'salami slicing' reorganisation continues with a further 14 store closures - Usdaw calls for talks 31 January 2018 Shopworkers' trade union Usdaw has called on Marks and Spencer to immediately open up a dialogue with the union to ensure staff are properly represented, after the company announces a further 14 store closures affecting 468 staff. B&Q head office job cuts - Usdaw calls for talks 30 January 2018 Shopworkers' trade union Usdaw has called on B&Q to immediately open up a dialogue with the union to ensure staff are properly represented, after the company announces 200 job losses at their Southampton headquarters. Five years on and Usdaw stats show that Government reforms to CICS denied compensation for nearly half of workers injured by a criminal 29 January 2018 Government reforms to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICS) took effect in November 2012 and stats released by Usdaw today show that applications for compensation by the union on behalf of members injured by a criminal have almost halved, down by 47.4%. Usdaw concerned that shoplifting continues to rise according to police recorded crimes in England and Wales 25 January 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has questioned whether police cuts are having an effect on crime as the Office for National Statistics today details a 10% increase in police recorded incidents of shoplifting during the year to September 2017, continuing the trend of a 30% increase over the last decade. ASDA's pension cuts are unfair, unreasonable and unnecessary says Usdaw 24 January 2018 Shopworkers trade union Usdaw is putting up strong opposition to planned changes to the ASDA pension scheme. ASDA is currently running a 60 day consultation on proposed changes to the pension plan that will affect staff by: Tesco management structure reorganisation – Usdaw statement 22 January 2018 Tesco have informed Usdaw of their proposal to reorganise management structures across retail and distribution, which could result in a net loss of 800 roles as 1,700 staff are put at risk of redundancy with 900 new roles being created. Protection of Workers Bill launched by Daniel Johnson MSP with support of Usdaw and retailers 22 January 2018 Labour MSP Daniel Johnson has today launched his proposal for a new law to protect workers. Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw and businesses are supporting the change, with the consultation launched today at a Scotmid store in Edinburgh. Usdaw takes their 'Justice for Injured Workers' campaign to Parliament 16 January 2018 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging the Government not to restrict access to justice for victims of workplace accidents or diseases. The union today gave evidence to the House of Commons Justice Select Committee in opposition to Government reforms to personal injury cases. Usdaw calls for respect for shopworkers in the run-up to Christmas and throughout the festive period 19 December 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has urged shoppers to keep calm and show respect for retail staff when Christmas shopping and throughout the festive period, particularly in the post-Christmas sales. Usdaw suspends industrial action at Scotbeef as talks move to ACAS 19 December 2017 Usdaw has suspended the two planned 24-hour stoppages at Scotbeef sites in East Kilbride and Queenslie in Glasgow after an agreement has been reached to move talks to the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS). The first 24-hour stoppage was due to start at 10pm tonight. TUC condemns plans to ditch working time protection 19 December 2017 The TUC has spoken out against proposals from Ministers to scrap the Working Time Directive in post-Brexit Britain. Repealing the Working Time Regulations would remove rights to paid holidays, daily and weekly rest breaks, restrictions on maximum weekly hours and health protection for night workers. At least 7 million workers would lose out according to the TUC. Usdaw announces the first 24-hour stoppage at Scotbeef following an 80% vote in favour of industrial action 06 December 2017 Usdaw members working at Scotbeef will hold their first 24-hour stoppage on Tuesday 19 December, after rejecting the most recent offer of a 1.7% pay rise linked to changes in break entitlements. The industrial action will affect Scotbeef workplaces in East Kilbride and Queenslie in Glasgow. Palmer & Harvey update - Usdaw seeking a protective award 01 December 2017 Palmer & Harvey went into administration on 28 November, with administrators immediately announcing 2,500 redundancies. Usdaw urges Scotbeef to improve their pay offer after an overwhelming vote for industrial action 01 December 2017 Usdaw members working at Scotbeef have voted by 81.2% to take industrial action after the company failed to make an acceptable pay offer. The most recent offer of a 1.7% pay rise linked to a change in break entitlements was rejected by a significant majority of the membership. Usdaw statement on Palmer & Harvey entering administration 28 November 2017 Usdaw has responded to the devastating news that Palmer & Harvey has entered administration. The company employs 4,000 people and provides cigarettes, tobacco, alcohol, groceries and frozen food to 90,000 retail accounts. Unilever should focus on jobs and quality products says unions 27 November 2017 Quality products and job security should be the keys to Unilever's future business strategy, trade unions have urged. We all love a Black Friday bargain, but please respect shopworkers 23 November 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has called for a calm and orderly Black Friday (24 November 2017) as millions of shoppers are set to take advantage of what is now described as the biggest discounting day of the retail year. Budget changes to Universal Credit go nowhere near far enough to prevent unnecessary hardship for many working families says Usdaw 22 November 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has expressed deep disappointment in today’s Budget, as the Chancellor missed an opportunity to fix the problems with Universal Credit (UC) that cause unnecessary hardship for many working families. Chancellor needs to end the unnecessary hardship low and middle income working families suffer on Universal Credit says Usdaw 22 November 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is calling for today’s Budget to fix the problems with Universal Credit (UC) that cause unnecessary hardship for many working families. Trade unions can help people who feel 'left behind' by tackling insecure employment says Usdaw 22 November 2017 Usdaw, the shopworkers’ trade union, is today giving evidence to the House of Lords select committee on citizenship and civic engagement, which is investigating barriers to active citizenship. Presenting the union’s evidence is Fiona Wilson – Usdaw Head of Research and Economics. 'Keep your cool at Christmas' - Usdaw takes their Freedom from Fear campaign to the Welsh Assembly 21 November 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has taken the union’s Freedom from Fear campaign to the National Assembly for Wales today, as reps and activists call on Assembly Members to back the ‘Keep your cool at Christmas’ message. Respect for Shopworkers Week is over, but Usdaw's Freedom from Fear Campaign continues 20 November 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has thanked all Usdaw activists who ran hundreds of events across the UK to raise awareness of the violence threats and abuse that retail staff face all too often. Usdaw congratulates Richard Leonard on being elected the new Leader of the Scottish Labour Party 18 November 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has congratulated Richard Leonard MSP on his election as the new Leader of the Scottish Labour Party. 34 Scottish shopworkers are assaulted every day with many more threatened and abused - Usdaw survey 16 November 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has launched Respect for Shopworkers Week with shocking statistics from the union’s Freedom From Fear Survey, which shows that in Scotland 70% of shopworkers were verbally abused, 42% were threatened and 5% were assaulted over the last 12 months. The six week wait for Universal Credit is an unnecessary hardship on low to middle income working families says Usdaw 15 November 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett welcomes tomorrow’s House of Commons debate called by Rt Hon Frank Field MP on Universal Credit (UC) and urges MPs to back the call for the Government to reduce the standard initial wait for a first UC payment. 80% of shopworkers say there needs to be a new 'protection of workers' law an Usdaw survey reveals 15 November 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has joined with the overwhelming majority of shopworkers who are calling on the Government to introduce legislation to provide an additional penalty for those who assault workers in the course of their duties. 'Report it to sort it' - more than half of attacks on shopworkers go unreported says Usdaw survey 14 November 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is urging retail staff not to suffer in silence as the latest survey by Usdaw shows that 56% of those who experienced violence, threats or abuse at work did not report the incident to their employer. Worryingly 22% of shopworkers who were physically attacked did not report the assault. Paddy Lillis elected unopposed to succeed John Hannett as leader of the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw 13 November 2017 Paddy Lillis, current Deputy General Secretary, has today been elected unopposed to succeed John Hannett as the General Secretary of the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw. 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. Displaying results 1551 - 1650 (of 1858) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 ...38 next
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