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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 601 - 640 (of 1886) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 ...95 next Widespread shop closures on Boxing Day welcomed by Usdaw to give staff a well-earned two day break over Christmas 23 December 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed that many retail companies are keeping their doors closed on Boxing Day this year. The union’s ‘Christmas is not working’ campaign had called for the longest possible break for staff over Christmas to give them a well-deserved breather. Usdaw members overwhelmingly accept a much improved pay offer in nine Tesco distribution centres 22 December 2021 Two ballots of over 5,000 Usdaw members closed today, with nearly 90% accepting the much improved pay offer from Tesco. Usdaw recommended support for the new deal of 5.5% backdated to July and a further 0.5% from the end of February next year. Return of social distancing in Welsh shops welcomed by Usdaw, customers urged to follow the rules and respect shopworkers 22 December 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the reintroduction of social distancing in Welsh shops, alongside the existing requirement to wear face coverings. The union is calling on retailers to promote face coverings, hand hygiene and social distancing in their stores and urging shoppers to follow the rules. Usdaw urges the PM to strengthen workplace coronavirus guidance and safety measures 16 December 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis has today written to the Prime Minister calling on the Government to urgently update the workplace coronavirus guidance and reintroduce adequate social distancing and safety measures. First Minister's warm words and sympathy won't give shopworkers the break they deserve on New Year’s Day 16 December 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw remains disappointed with the response of Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, to a question from Mark Griffin MSP (Labour, Central Scotland) about closing large retail stores on New Year’s Day 2022, so that retail workers can spend the day with their loved ones. Peers agree a protection of workers amendment – Usdaw welcomes this step in the right direction, the union’s campaign continues 16 December 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed Peers passing a new protection of workers amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill in the House of Lords last night. The Government proposed the amendment after years of opposition to Usdaw’s campaign for a new law to protect shopworkers. Sturgeon to be quizzed at FMQs on SNP refusal to give shopworkers a break on New Year’s Day 15 December 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw welcomes a question to Scotland’s First Minister about her government’s refusal to close large stores on New Year’s Day, which would give retail workers a much-deserved day off. Give those who can't work from home priority access to lateral flow tests – Usdaw backs this TUC call 15 December 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a call by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) for workers who cannot work from home to have priority access to lateral flow test (LFT) kits until supply problems are resolved. Usdaw ballots open for members on a much improved pay offer in nine Tesco distribution centres 15 December 2021 Two ballots of over 5,000 Usdaw members open today after the union negotiated a much improved pay offer from Tesco. Planned industrial action in the week before Christmas has been suspended pending the ballot result due on Wednesday 22 December. Mandatory social distancing in Scotland's shops is right says Usdaw, customers urged to follow the rules and respect shopworkers 14 December 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the reintroduction of mandatory social distancing in Scotland’s shops, alongside the existing requirement to wear face coverings. The union is calling on retailers to promote face coverings, hand hygiene and social distancing in their stores and urging shoppers to follow the rules. Government protection of workers amendment is a step in the right direction – Usdaw is urging Ministers to go further 14 December 2021 Shopworkers’ trade union leader Paddy Lillis is this afternoon meeting Justice Secretary Dominic Raab, along with leading retailers, to discuss the Government’s plans to legislate to protect workers from violence, threats and abuse at work. Tesco distribution strikes suspended - Usdaw to ballot members on a much improved pay offer 14 December 2021 Usdaw has secured a new and much improved pay offer from Tesco and will be balloting members in nine distribution sites starting tomorrow (Wednesday). Planned industrial action in the week before Christmas Eve has been suspended pending the ballot result. Usdaw backs the call for everyone to get boosted as soon as they can 13 December 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the strong and positive response of Labour leader Keir Starmer to the Omicron variant and is encouraging members to get their booster jab as soon as possible. Select Committee report and recommendations on high streets, including an online sales tax, welcomed by Usdaw 10 December 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s select committee report that urges the Government to immediately conduct a full ‘lessons learned’ review on the impact on high streets of central and local government handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Tesco agrees to reopen talks with Usdaw after members in nine distribution centres vote overwhelmingly to strike in disputes over pay 07 December 2021 Usdaw has welcomed Tesco’s offer of further talks after members in nine distribution sites voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action over pay disputes. Planned industrial action, starting on Monday 20 December and concluding on Christmas Eve, is at this stage still set to go ahead. IKEA pay deal exceeds the real Living Wage and is a success for Usdaw’s campaign for at least £10 per hour 07 December 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed IKEA’s latest pay increase, which goes beyond the new real Living Wage rates, ensuring staff will be paid at least £11.30 an hour in London and £10.10 in the rest of the country. Boots owner reportedly considering £10bn sale of pharmacy chain – Usdaw seeks assurances 07 December 2021 Usdaw is seeking assurances for members working in Boots, the iconic health and beauty retailer and pharmacy chain, after reports emerged that the parent company is considering putting the business on the market next year. Usdaw members at nine Tesco distribution centres vote overwhelmingly for industrial action in disputes over pay 06 December 2021 In two separate ballots, Usdaw members have voted 73% and 84% in favour of industrial action as a result of disputes over pay. The two ballots separately cover nine Tesco Distribution sites. Following the result, Usdaw has today given notice of a stoppage starting on Monday 20 December and concluding on Christmas Eve. Usdaw will study the detail of a Government amendment on a protection of workers law 02 December 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw welcomes the Government accepting the need for retail workers to have specific legal protection from violence at work. After years of opposition to Usdaw’s campaign for a new law to protect shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse; the Government has today announced that they will seek to amend the Police, Crime Sentencing and Courts Bill in the House of Lords. 86% of Arcadia stores remain empty - Usdaw says that clearly shows we need a retail recovery plan 01 December 2021 Retail trade union Usdaw has renewed the call for a recovery plan for the industry, after the Local Data Company found that around 86% of Arcadia group shop sites are still vacant. That includes former Topshop, Topman, Burton and Dorothy Perkins stores, which closed after the company collapsed. Displaying results 601 - 640 (of 1886) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 ...95 next
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