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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 981 - 1020 (of 1886) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 ...95 next Retailers urged by Usdaw to maintain existing two metre social distancing in shops 23 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging retailers to maintain social distancing in shops at two metres, as agreed in joint safety guidance, after the Prime Minister announces a ‘one metre plus’ rule for situations where two metre distancing cannot be observed. He today confirmed to the House of Commons that “where it is possible to keep two metres apart, people should”. Government rethink on longer Sunday trading welcomed by Usdaw, we now need an industrial strategy and recovery plan for retail 22 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed reports that the Government will not be pressing ahead with plans to deregulate Sunday trading hours having listened to the arguments. Usdaw continues to call for an industrial strategy for retail, which was struggling before the Coronavirus emergency and a tripartite recovery plan involving government, retailers and Usdaw. Social distancing in shops should stay at two metres and any changes must only be done by agreement says Usdaw 22 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called for social distancing in shops to stay at two metres, as agreed in a tripartite process involving the union, retailers and the Government. Usdaw calls for any changes to the joint safety guidance for retail to only be done through further discussion and agreement. Usdaw warns the BEIS Select Committee of a struggling high street and calls for a Government recovery plan 18 June 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has today given oral evidence to the BEIS Select Committee enquiry into the impact of the Coronavirus emergency, with a call for the Government to agree with employers and trade unions a recovery plan for the high street, which was already struggling before the Coronavirus emergency. Sunday trading: Usdaw survey finds 92% of shopworkers oppose longer hours, with two-thirds pressured to work on Sundays 18 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has surveyed over 11,000 retail staff in England and Wales following reports that the Government is planning to deregulate trading hours allowing large stores to open all day on Sundays. West Midlands Labour MPs support Usdaw's campaign against longer Sunday trading hours 17 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed the support of West Midlands Labour MPs in opposing Government plans to deregulate Sunday trading and supporting the current long-standing compromise. Usdaw welcomes the Labour candidate for West Midlands PCC speaking out on abuse of shopworkers 16 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed the support of Labour’s candidate for West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, for shopworkers facing violence, threats and abuse for simply doing their job. Respect shopworkers says Usdaw, as shops are allowed to reopen if it is safe to do so 12 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is urging customers to respect staff and employers to ensure safety in stores, as shops are allowed to reopen, if safe to do so. Derbyshire PCC's stance on abuse of shopworkers is welcomed by Usdaw 08 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed confirmation from Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Hardyal Dhindsa, that he is standing strong against abuse of shopworkers. Sunday trading deregulation would be a slap in the face for key workers says Usdaw 06 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis, Usdaw General Secretary, has today written to Business Secretary Alok Sharma condemning the Government for not responding to the union’s concerns about Sunday trading deregulation and failing to provide a proper strategy to help the retail industry. Sunday trading deregulation call rejected by Usdaw 06 June 2020 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has rejected a misguided call for 24-hour shopping on Sundays, after it is reported that the Government is considering suspending Sunday trading laws. Usdaw supports a Labour Unions joint statement on Black Lives Matter 04 June 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has added their support to the joint statement by the unions affiliated to the Labour Party, honouring the life of George Floyd, speaking out against racist violence and committing to redouble the efforts to fight racism. Usdaw looks beyond the Coronavirus emergency with a call for a new deal for workers and the retail industry 01 June 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has responded to the BEIS Select Committee enquiry into the impact of the Coronavirus emergency with a call for a new deal for the workers, who for many years have been undervalued, and a new deal for the already crisis hit retail industry. 50 years on from the Equal Pay Act and there is still much more to do on closing the gender pay gap says Usdaw 29 May 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is marking today’s 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act 1970 with a call for a new deal for workers including action on closing the gender pay gap. Usdaw has launched a ‘New Deal for Workers’ campaign, which seeks better pay and rights, with fair treatment and equality for all workers. While you’re looking after the shop, who is looking after you? There’s never been a more important time to join Usdaw 27 May 2020 As more shops are set to open in the coming weeks, retail trade union Usdaw is urging workers across the sector to join the union for greater protection. Human and business costs of retail crime and violence set out in a new report - Usdaw calls on the Government to respond 27 May 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a new report Retail violence: abused and attacked at work by broadcast journalist Jamie Long, which sets out the cost to business and staff of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers. Usdaw welcomes the appointment of David Evans as Labour's new General Secretary 26 May 2020 Retail trade union and Labour’s third largest affiliate Usdaw has welcomed the appointment of David Evans as the new General Secretary of the Labour Party, Usdaw congratulates him and looks forward to working with him to elect a Labour Government. Usdaw urges retailers to put safety first when reopening stores 26 May 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw is urging retailers to work with the union to do rigorous risk assessments and ensure stores are safe for staff and customers. Usdaw has also called on the Government for tougher guidance and more rigorous enforcement of safety. U-turn on fee for foreign health and care workers welcome - Usdaw calls for all key workers to be exempted 21 May 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Keir Starmer’s victory on overseas health and care staff being exempted from the fee levied on migrants to pay for the NHS. Usdaw now calls on the Prime Minister to go further on his U-turn and extend the exemption to all key workers providing essential services through the Coronavirus emergency. Usdaw welcomes Well Pharmacy 10% premium for staff in recognition of the essential work they are doing during the Coronavirus crisis 18 May 2020 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Well Pharmacy’s decision to pay a 10% premium payment to frontline pharmacy and Home Delivery Driver teams. Displaying results 981 - 1020 (of 1886) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 ...95 next
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