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An East Midlands shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act
30 April 2019
Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average East Midlands shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 20 times last year, which is around once every 18 days.
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A Yorkshire & Humber shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted 19 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act
30 April 2019
Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average Yorkshire & Humber shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 19 times last year, which is more than once every three weeks.
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A West Midlands shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act
30 April 2019
Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average West Midlands shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 20 times last year, which is around once every 18 days.
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A South West shopworker is abused, threatened or assaulted over 20 times a year on average – Usdaw calls on the Government to act
30 April 2019
Shopworker’s trade union Usdaw has today released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on average South West shopworkers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 22 times last year, which is nearly once a fortnight.
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'Put hazardous substances out of work' says Usdaw on International Workers' Memorial Day
26 April 2019
Sunday is International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) when the trade union and labour movement commemorates all those who have been killed by workplace accidents and disease. For #IWMD2019 Usdaw is highlighting that there are still a significant number of workers killed by being exposed at work to hazardous substances.
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Debenhams turmoil continues as new owners announce store closures - Usdaw calls for urgent talks and for the staff to be treated with dignity
26 April 2019
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called for urgent talks to give staff a voice in the future of the company, as the new owners confirm 22 store closures after Christmas, putting 1,200 jobs at risk, as part of a 50 store closure plan.
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29% increase in shoplifting in the last 10 years - Usdaw calls for Government action to cut crime and protect shopworkers
25 April 2019
Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has called for Government action in light of the Office for National Statistics today reporting a 29% increase in police recorded incidents of shoplifting in England and Wales over the last decade.
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Usdaw demands an urgent meeting about Müller's announcement to move management control of its logistics operation to Culina
25 April 2019
Müller Milk and Ingredients, one of the UK’s largest dairy producers, has today announced its intention for Culina Group to assume day to day management control of Müller’s logistics operation from 1 June 2019.
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South Derbyshire Müller plant put at risk of closure - Usdaw says it's a devastating blow for a loyal workforce
25 April 2019
Müller Milk and Ingredients, one of the UK’s largest dairy producers, has today announced plans to review its dairy network as part of a continuing programme of cost reduction, identifying their Foston site in South Derbyshire as mostly at risk.
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Usdaw welcomes Raven Mill in Oldham being saved from closure and seeks urgent meetings to secure a smooth transition
25 April 2019
Shop Direct has announced an agreement to transfer the Raven Mill returns centre in Oldham, Greater Manchester to Clipper Logistics.