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Usdaw backs David Miliband for Labour Leader 25 June 2010
The shopworkers union Usdaw today announced they are backing David Miliband in the race for the Labour Party leadership.... read more
Usdaw calls for a fair deal for working carers 18 June 2010
The shopworkers union Usdaw is calling for a fair deal for the UK’s army of working carers in next week’s emergency budget.... read more
Hundreds of North West jobs at risk as B&Q restructures distribution network 08 June 2010
Workers at the Preston Brook distribution centre operated by DHL in Runcorn have today been told that following a review of their distribution network, B&Q propose to remove all business from the site, putting over 600 jobs at risk of redundancy.... read more
Usdaw urges Administrators to keep Vergo stores trading as long as possible 26 May 2010
Following the announcement on 7 May that Vergo Retail had gone into administration, the Administrators, MCR, have today announced that all remaining stores will commence closing down sales.
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Usdaw wins Protective Award Victory for Dairy Members 21 April 2010
Usdaw has won its claim for a Protective Award at an Employment Tribunal against Dairy Farmers of Britain after receivers, PricewaterhouseCoopers, closed down three dairies in June 2009 without consultation, making hundreds of staff redundant. ... read more
Usdaw welcomes public opposition to further de-regulation of Sunday trading hours 07 April 2010
Shopworkers union Usdaw has welcomed the findings of a recent opinion poll conducted by GfK/NOP for the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).... read more
Shopworkers union secures support for plan to tackle retail violence 25 March 2010
At a summit meeting earlier this month led by Usdaw, the shopworkers union, key representatives from local and national government, police, and retail employers agreed on a united front against retail crime and against violence and abuse to staff.
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Usdaw members left devastated as redundancies announced at Ethel Austin 10 February 2010
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Shop Direct redundancies 05 February 2010
David Johnson, Usdaw National Officer for Shop Direct, said:... read more
Usdaw/Makro Joint Statement - Announcement on consultation 04 February 2010
Representatives from Makro and Usdaw have met to discuss proposals to reduce costs in stores while continuing to meet the changing needs of Makro’s customers.... read more
Time to train is good news for workers 15 January 2010
A new right allowing workers to request time off work for training could potentially benefit thousands of Usdaw members.... read more
Keep your cool at Christmas 26 October 2009
Shopworkers’ union, Usdaw, is preparing to announce its latest figures of violence and verbal abuse against shopworkers.... read more
Usdaw welcomes new employment rights helpline 23 September 2009
This week the Government launched its new integrated Pay and Work Rights helpline, which is fully backed by Usdaw, the shopworkers’ union.... read more
Usdaw wins landmark Ladbrokes recognition in N. Ireland 22 September 2009
Usdaw has won trade union recognition for Ladbrokes betting shop workers in Northern Ireland in a landmark statutory recognition case.... read more
Redundancy rights for workers 16 September 2009
At the TUC conference in Liverpool, Usdaw renewed its call on the government to come down hard on administrators which flout the law.... read more
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