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Government needs to do more to protect workers’ incomes - Usdaw responds to a Treasury Select Committee call to evidence
23 March 2020
Retail and pharmaceutical industry trade union Usdaw has responded to a House of Commons Treasury Select Committee consultation with a call on the Government to do more to protect the incomes of workers through the Coronavirus emergency.
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Usdaw appeals to local authorities directly as the Scottish Government fails to provide clarity on key worker status
23 March 2020
Retail trade union Usdaw has written to the Scottish Government three times urging them to clarify that workers in the food and pharmaceutical supply chains are defined as key workers and therefore able to access school childcare provision.
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Usdaw calls on the Government to provide more clarity on their Coronavirus emergency advice to the public
23 March 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is calling on the Government to provide absolute clarity on what is expected of the public during the Coronavirus emergency, as retail staff struggle with overcrowded shops, abusive customers and unprecedented demand across the food supply chain.
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Sainsbury's/Argos 10% bonus for staff is welcome recognition of the essential work they are doing in very difficult times says Usdaw
23 March 2020
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed an exceptional one-off thank you payment to all permanent hourly paid staff in Sainsbury’s and Argos retail, Sainsbury’s transport and warehouse teams, Argos distribution and all retail contact centres.
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Morrisons new safety measures for checkout staff welcomed by Usdaw
23 March 2020
Shopworkers trade union Usdaw has welcomed Morrisons agreeing new safety measures, including perspex screens, to help protect checkout operators during the Coronavirus emergency. Usdaw is working with other supermarket retailers to ensure that they meet their duty of care to staff.
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Primark to close all stores because of Coronavirus – Usdaw is supporting members through this difficult time
22 March 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has been informed by Primark that as a precautionary measure against the ongoing risk of COVID-19, the company has decided to temporarily close all stores to the public at 4pm today.
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Government focus on support for the essential service supermarkets are delivering is welcome says Usdaw
21 March 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed the Government focussing on food retail and the crucial role supermarkets and their supply chains are playing in supporting the nation through the Coronavirus emergency.
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Usdaw calls on the Scottish Government to clarify the key worker status of retail and pharmaceutical workers
21 March 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw continues to seek assurances from the Scottish Government that retail and pharmaceutical workers are covered by the key worker provisions.
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Asda gives staff an extra week's pay - Usdaw welcomes recognition for the essential work they are doing during the Coronavirus emergency
21 March 2020
Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed Asda agreeing an extra week’s pay for staff, recognising the essential work and huge contribution they are making during these difficult times. Usdaw is the trade union for Asda workers in Northern Ireland.
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Usdaw praises Tesco 10% staff bonus, recognising the essential work they are doing during the Coronavirus emergency
21 March 2020
Shopworkers trade union leader Paddy Lillis has thanked Tesco for rewarding permanent hourly paid staff and front line managers with a 10% bonus, and improved colleague clubcard benefits, recognising the essential work and huge contribution that they are making during these difficult times.