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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.
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Real Living Wage uprating welcomed by Usdaw, but the campaign continues for a £10 per hour minimum
05 November 2018
Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed today’s increase in Living Wage rates, as set by the Living Wage Foundation, to £9 per hour and a higher rate of £10.55 in London.
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Usdaw welcomes pladis’ commitment to the TUC’s Dying to Work charter
02 November 2018
Usdaw has welcomed pladis adding their name to a charter aimed at helping employees who become terminally ill at work and protecting their rights at work.
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Sainsbury’s and Asda merger - Usdaw warns of possible store closures and job losses
02 November 2018
Usdaw warns of possible store closures and job losses if the Competition and Markets Authority’s recommendations on the proposed Sainsbury’s/Asda merger are implemented.
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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.
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Underwhelming Budget does not do enough to help low paid workers and the troubled retail sector
30 October 2018
Usdaw submitted evidence in the budget process calling on the Government to provide an industrial strategy for retail, help low paid workers on insecure contracts, immediately halt the universal credit roll-out and fund the skills training workers need to deal with automation.
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STUC Women's Conference: Usdaw promotes empowering women along with tackling sexual harassment and domestic violence
29 October 2018
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has a delegation of members promoting two motions on empowering women and ending violence against women and girls at this year’s Scottish Trades Union Congress Women’s Conference in Dundee on 29 and 30 October. The union is calling for:
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Usdaw tackles the retail crisis by launching an industrial strategy that addresses business costs, staff pay and valuing shopworkers
29 October 2018
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today launched an industrial strategy to tackle the current crisis on our high streets and in the retail sector generally.
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Budget 2018: Usdaw challenges the chancellor to tackle the retail crisis, automation and workers struggling to make ends meet
26 October 2018
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has challenged the Chancellor to deliver on four key issues facing working people. The Chancellor is set to deliver his Budget on Monday and Usdaw is calling on him to:
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Debenhams urged to engage with Usdaw to give the staff a voice in the future of the business
25 October 2018
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today urged Debenham’s to recognise Usdaw as the trade Union for their staff after the company announced plans to close up to 50 stores, putting around 4,000 jobs at risk.