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We need a Labour Government to sort out the housing crisis says Usdaw
27 September 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed Labour's review of housing policy which will examine building, planning, regulation and management and result in a "radical programme of action".
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Labour's cradle-to-grave national education service is welcomed by Usdaw
26 September 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed today’s promise to provide education that is "free at the point of use, available universally and throughout life", announced by Angela Raynor MP, Shadow Education Minister.
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Labour Conference backs Usdaw's call for action to protect insecure workers
26 September 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has today called for action to tackle unfair and precarious employment practices, which is becoming the norm for millions of workers.
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Chuka Umunna sets out at an Usdaw fringe meeting a 3-point plan to protect workers' rights after Brexit
25 September 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett today chaired a fringe meeting at the Labour Party Conference in Brighton about Brexit and protecting workers’ rights. On the panel was Melanie Onn MP for Great Grimsby and Chuka Umunna MP for Streatham.
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Usdaw secures a new agreement giving 20,000 B&M workers a trade union voice
24 September 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has secured a new recognition agreement with retail discounter B&M Bargains, which allows the union to recruit and organise the company’s retail staff.
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Usdaw takes their 'no room for racism' campaign to the TUC
13 September 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today called on the TUC to lead campaigns against racism in workplaces and our communities.
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Usdaw health and safety rep wins TUC national award
12 September 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has congratulated Anthony Lampey on winning the TUC health and safety rep of the award. Tony collected the award today from TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady on the stage at this year’s annual Trade Union Congress in Brighton.
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Only Labour understands that insecurity at work costs us all says Usdaw
12 September 2017
The Trade Union Congress today welcomed Rt Hon Jeremy Corbyn MP, Leader of the Labour Party, to their annual gathering in Brighton.
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Insecure employment challenges unions to organise workers for a better deal says Usdaw
12 September 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw today joined calls for workers to join a union to get a better deal at work. Speaking at a TUC fringe meeting at the annual Congress in Brighton, Usdaw rep Raktima Sarkar described the problems insecure workers face and the efforts the union is making to get a better deal.
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Insecure work and underemployment must be tackled – Usdaw tells the TUC
11 September 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today, at the annual Trade Union Congress in Brighton, called for action to tackle the growing problems of insecure work and underemployment.