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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 941 - 980 (of 1886) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 ...95 next Abuse of shopworkers petition crosses the first hurdle of 10K signatures in one day - Usdaw urges the Government to respond positively 20 August 2020 Shop workers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis yesterday launched a petition to protect retail staff from violence, threats and abuse. It is now the fastest growing petition on the parliamentary website, having passed 10,000 signatures in one day. This means the Government now has to respond to the petition. Shopworkers' trade union leader Paddy Lillis launches a petition to protect retail staff from violence and abuse 19 August 2020 In response to continued growing assaults, threats and abuse against shopworkers and the doubling of such incidents during the coronavirus emergency, Usdaw General Secretary Paddy Lillis has today (Wednesday) launched a House of Commons petition calling on the Government to legislate to protect shopworkers. Petition on abuse of shop workers is backed by retail employers - Usdaw welcomes the support and calls on the Government to listen 19 August 2020 Retail trade union leader Paddy Lillis has welcomed the support of retail employers and their representative bodies for his parliamentary petition launched today, calling on the Government to support legislation to protect shop workers from violence, threats and abuse. M&S staff shocked by 7,000 more job losses - Usdaw calls for urgent talks and the Government to help save the high street 18 August 2020 Shopworkers' trade union Usdaw has renewed its call for recognition as the trade union for Marks & Spencer staff after the company today announced 7,000 job losses across the business. The union also urges the Government to intervene to help save the high street. Debenhams crisis deepens – Usdaw again calls for urgent talks and for the staff to be treated with dignity 17 August 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is again calling for urgent talks with Debenhams’ administrators after 2,500 shop and warehouse jobs were axed last week and Hilco Capital has been appointed to look at options around liquidation. The union urges the company to engage with Usdaw and to treat the staff with dignity and respect at this very difficult time. Debenhams turmoil continues as 2,500 job losses announced - Usdaw calls for urgent talks and for administrators to follow the law 11 August 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is calling for urgent talks with Debenhams’ administrators as 2,500 shop and warehouse jobs are set to be axed. The union is deeply concerned that the necessary consultation processes are not taking place and are preparing a legal challenge on behalf of members affected. As new rules on face coverings come into force in Northern Ireland, Usdaw calls for the public to support shopworkers 07 August 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is reminding shoppers that the wearing of face coverings is mandatory from Monday 10 August in shops and shopping centres in Northern Ireland. Usdaw expresses concern that an increase in business rates could put more jobs at risk 06 August 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has expressed major concerns over reports that the Government is considering increasing business rates for premises with a rateable value over £51,000. Usdaw calls for paid time off for carers 05 August 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has responded to a Government consultation on a proposed new right for eligible employees to take one week's unpaid leave each year to provide care. Selfridges planning to cut 450 jobs as annual sales expected to fall due to the pandemic 28 July 2020 Following a review of its business the retailer is set to reduce its total headcount by 14 per cent to cope with the impact of the virus, the subsequent lockdown and the changes that have been happening on the high street even before COVID-19. As new rules on face covering come into force in England, Usdaw calls for the public to support shopworkers 23 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is reminding shoppers that the wearing of face coverings is mandatory from Friday 24 July in shops in England. Usdaw asks shoppers to follow the law and help to protect shopworkers and other customers by wearing a face covering, while following existing social distancing and hygiene procedures. Shopworkers are not responsible for enforcing the law, and abuse should not be part of the job. Usdaw welcomes ruling that universal credit monthly assessment method is “irrational and unlawful” 22 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the ruling that assessing universal credit payments on a monthly – rather than four-weekly – basis is “irrational and unlawful”. Usdaw welcomes pay rise for public sector workers but says the only way to reward all key workers is with a £10 minimum wage and a New Deal 21 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the above-inflation pay rise for almost 900,000 public sector workers. After months of being on the frontline of the Coronavirus pandemic this will be good news for public sector workers. Marks and Spencer planning to cut 950 roles 21 July 2020 Following speculation in the press about potential job losses the company today announced that it will be axing 950 roles as part of a major restructuring of its store management and head office operations. Minimum wage of at least £10 and an end to rip-off youth rates - Usdaw gives evidence to the Low Pay Commission 16 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is today giving oral evidence to the Low Pay Commission on minimum wage rates, ahead of them making recommendations to the Government about National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates to be introduced on 1 April 2021. Government must engage with Usdaw and retailers to agree detailed face coverings advice 14 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is concerned that the Secretary of State for Health did not indicate, in his statement to the House of Commons, that the Government will engage with the union and retailers on detailed guidance for the mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops. Usdaw welcomes compulsory wearing of face coverings in shops and calls for detailed advice to be agreed 13 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops, but warns that it can only be effective alongside existing social distancing and hygiene procedures. Usdaw calls on the Government to publish detailed guidance and safety procedures that are agreed with the union and retail employers. Government confusion on face coverings is not helpful for shop workers - Usdaw calls for clarity 13 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has urged the Government to clarify their policy on face coverings in shops. The union recognises that face coverings can help limit the spread of the virus, but reiterates the need to follow established social distancing measures. Usdaw is calling for clarity and detailed guidance to end confusion and help protect retail staff from abuse. Boots announces plans to cut more than 4,000 jobs - a further crushing blow to high street says Usdaw 09 July 2020 Today, Boots has announced plans to cut around 7% of its workforce within retail, head office and opticians in order to mitigate the significant impact of Covid-19. Usdaw welcomes that Covid-19 testing will be extended to some shop workers and urges employers to support staff through the process 09 July 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s Department of Health and Social Care announcement that shop workers in some areas and businesses will be tested for Covid-19, as part of a new pilot, even though they have no symptoms. The union is calling on employers to support staff through the process. Displaying results 941 - 980 (of 1886) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 ...95 next
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