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A - South Wales and Western Region C - Eastern Region E - Midlands Region F - North Eastern Region G - Scottish Region H - Southern Region K - North West Region National Filter by industry Industry... Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 861 - 900 (of 1886) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 ...95 next Boohoo chairman bizarrely won’t meet Usdaw because he ‘doesn’t want to join the union’ 16 December 2020 Usdaw, the trade union for Boohoo workers, finds it bizarre that Boohoo chairman, Mahmud Kamani, on several occasions told today’s meeting of the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee that he didn’t want to meet the union because he doesn’t want to join. Scottish Government urged to make progress on Ne'er Day shop closures consultation – Usdaw welcomes petitions committee support 16 December 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the Scottish Parliament’s Petitions Committee today calling on the Scottish Government to make progress on consulting about large stores closing on New Year’s Day and to at least start the process in time for 2022, but to explore whether it can be done for 1 January 2021. BCM Fareva industrial action suspended - Usdaw to ballot members on a new pay offer 14 December 2020 Following the vote of members at BCM Fareva in favour of industrial action, the union requested a further meeting with the Company, to once again seek a negotiated resolution to the dispute. At this meeting, BCM Fareva tabled an offer, which means the industrial action planned for 16 and 17 December has been suspended, pending a ballot of members on this offer. Government again rejects a new law to protect shopworkers from assault - Usdaw urges them to listen to staff and retailers 14 December 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw was disappointed to again hear a Government Minister reject a Bill to protect shop workers from violent attacks, a measure that is also supported by retail employers. FM’s remarks on Ne’er Day shop closures are not enough says Usdaw, it’s time for the Scottish Government to consult 14 December 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on the Scottish Government to reverse its opposition to consulting on closing large stores on 1 January, after the First Minister has twice expressed sympathy for shopworkers having a break on New Year’s Day. The Scottish Parliament Petitions Committee will be debating the Usdaw call this Wednesday 16 December. Asda to close stores on Boxing Day - Usdaw urges retailers to give staff a proper festive break 09 December 2020 Usdaw is the trade union for Asda workers in Northern Ireland and has welcomed an announcement that they will close their stores on Boxing Day. MPs to debate the future of the high street, Usdaw calls for urgent action from the Government to 'Save our Shops' and protect jobs 08 December 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a House of Commons debate on the future of the high street, which will take place this Thursday 10 December, and urges the Government to work directly with the Union and retail employers to develop a retail recovery plan that will help an industry that was already struggling before the pandemic. B&M to close stores on New Year's Day - Usdaw urges retailers to give staff a proper festive break 07 December 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed an announcement by discount retailer B&M that they will close their stores on New Year’s Day. The company said this is a ‘thank you’ for hard work and commitment during incredibly challenging year and to give staff a ‘well-deserved rest’. Keir Starmer backs Usdaw's call for a retail recovery plan - the Prime Minister's response was disappointing 02 December 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the backing of Keir Starmer MP, Leader of the Opposition, for a retail recovery plan. The Labour Leader quizzed the Prime Minister today on the desperate state of the retail industry after the collapse of Arcadia and Debenhams, but Usdaw is deeply disappointed by his response. Usdaw members at BCM Fareva vote decisively for industrial action after rejecting a pay freeze at the Nottingham manufacturer of Boots products 02 December 2020 Usdaw members have voted in favour of industrial action in a formal ballot at BCM Fareva in Nottingham, after the company’s final offer of a pay freeze for the 2020 pay review was overwhelmingly rejected. 'Keep your cool' follow the rules and respect retail staff says Usdaw when shops in England reopen today 02 December 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is urging customers to follow the rules and respect shopworkers when non-essential shops reopen today (Wednesday 2 December). The union is concerned that the four week shutdown could result in overcrowding and abuse of shopworkers if there is a rush back to the high street. Debenhams liquidation is devastating for staff and the high street - Usdaw calls on the Government to act to save our shops 01 December 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is seeking urgent meetings with Debenhams’ administrators and urges them to treat staff with fairness and dignity, after news that the company is being liquidated. Usdaw also urges the Government to work with employers and the union to develop an urgent recovery plan for retail. Arcadia administration: Usdaw questions how many retail companies need to fail before the Government takes action to save our shops 30 November 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is seeking urgent meetings with Arcadia’s administrators, to engage in talks in an attempt to save jobs and ensure staff are treated fairly. Usdaw also urges the Government to work with employers and the union to develop an urgent recovery plan for retail, an industry that was already struggling before the pandemic. Opening stores for 24 hours is not the answer to the retail industry's woes says Usdaw, the Government needs a recovery plan 30 November 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has cautioned the Government against fiddling at the edges and called for substantial action as part of a retail recovery plan to help the industry through the Covid-19 pandemic. Devastating news for Arcadia workers just before Christmas - Usdaw urges the Government to support the high street 27 November 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on Arcadia management to engage in talks to try to save jobs and ensure staff are treated fairly. Usdaw also urges the Government to work with employers and the union to develop and an urgent recovery plan for retail, an industry that was already struggling before the pandemic. This year more than ever, shopworkers deserve a decent break at Christmas, says Usdaw 27 November 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today written an open letter to the heads of the UK’s major retailers calling on them to reject Boxing Day trading and give the staff a decent break over Christmas. Minimum wage increase is not enough and Universal Credit uplift should have been made permanent says Usdaw 25 November 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is disappointed that low paid workers will not get the full minimum wage increase they were promised. The increase of 19p to £8.91 an hour doesn’t meet the union’s call for £10 per hour, the real living wage rate of £9.50 or even the Government’s previously projected rate of £9.21. Lack of Government consultation on UnionLearn cut exposed in Lords questions - Usdaw calls for a rethink 24 November 2020 Usdaw has condemned the Government’s lack of consultation on ending the Union Learning Fund. This was exposed today in a House of Lords question from Lord Watson (Labour Shadow Education Spokesperson) to Baroness Penn (Conservative Government Spokesperson). Midcounties Co-op to close stores early on Christmas Eve - Usdaw urges retailers to give staff a proper festive break 24 November 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed an announcement by Midcounties Co-operative that on Christmas Eve, to give staff some extra time with family and friends, all food stores will close at 5pm. With non-essential stores set to reopen - Usdaw calls on customers to follow the rules and for retail staff to be prioritised for the vaccine and testing 23 November 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on customers to follow the rules and respect shopworkers, as non-essential stores in England are set to reopen. The union is also urging the Government to ensure shopworkers and delivery drivers are high on the priority list for vaccines and routine testing. Displaying results 861 - 900 (of 1886) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 ...95 next
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