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Dairy Home delivery Home Shopping Production and Manufacturing Retail Food Retail Non-food Transport Warehouse and Distribution Displaying results 1701 - 1800 (of 1898) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 next No room for racism - conference backs the Usdaw campaign against prejudice 30 April 2017 Usdaw’s Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) has today supported the Executive Council Statement - Campaigning Against Racism and Prejudice. Young workers continue to be a focus for recruitment to Usdaw 30 April 2017 Usdaw Deputy General Secretary Paddy Lillis has today welcomed a proposition to the union’s Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) to work with Labour Student Societies to promote Usdaw in universities. Usdaw President opens the 2017 Annual Delegate Meeting 30 April 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union President Jeff Broome today opened Usdaw’s 71st Annual Delegate Meeting at the historic Winter Gardens in Blackpool. Greater pension oversight is welcome, but we need administrators to focus on saving jobs 30 April 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has responded to reports that the Conservative general election manifesto will contain a commitment to give the Pensions Regulator new powers to scrutinise takeovers or "unsustainable" dividend payments that threaten the solvency of a company pension scheme. Shopworkers' trade union 2017 annual conference starts on Sunday 30 April at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool 28 April 2017 The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) is holding its 71st Annual Delegate Meeting, #Usdaw17, at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool from Sunday 30 April to Wednesday 3 May 2017. Usdaw calls for good health and safety for all on International Workers’ Memorial Day 28 April 2017 Today is International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) when the trade union and labour movement commemorates all those who have been killed by workplace accidents and disease. For IWMD 2017, the international trade union movement has decided on the theme ‘Good health and safety for all workers – whoever they are’. An 8% jump in theft from shops is very worrying 27 April 2017 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett has expressed deep concern that the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has today revealed in their Crime Survey for England and Wales that shoplifting continues to rise, increasing by 8% during 2016, contributing to a 21% increase over the last decade. Remember the Dead and Fight for the Living on Workers Memorial Day 27 April 2017 Friday 28 April is International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD), the day when trade unions across the world commemorate the millions of people across the globe who are killed or injured on workplace accidents or who die from work-related disease. Usdaw calls for talks with Debenhams on their store review 20 April 2017 Debenhams has unveiled plans to close 11 warehouses and put up to 10 stores under review, in a move impacting at least 220 jobs. Shopworkers union Usdaw is again asking the company to end their refusal to engage with the union and allow their staff to have a proper voice in this process. M&S store reorganisation starts with six closures - Usdaw calls for talks 20 April 2017 Shopworkers' trade union Usdaw has called on Marks and Spencer to immediately open up a dialogue with the union to ensure staff are properly represented, after the company announces the first six of 60 store closures as part of a reorganisation that will affect around 100 shops over a five year period. Usdaw takes challenging racism and hatred to the TUC Black Workers' Conference 06 April 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is raising growing concerns about racism in the workplace at tomorrow’s TUC Black Workers’ Conference, which takes place at Congress House in London and concludes on Sunday. Minimum wage increases welcome - workers need to check they're paid the new rate or above 31 March 2017 The shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw welcomes tomorrow’s increases in the National Minimum Wage and the Government’s so-called ‘National Living Wage’. The union urges low-paid workers to check their pay packets and ensure they are paid at least the legal minimum rate. Usdaw welcomes retailers joining a call to protect 6,000 shopworkers abused every day 29 March 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is greatly concerned by new research, released today, revealing that almost 6,000 convenience store workers experience verbal or physical abuse every day when asking customers for age identification. Shockingly, over 250 racially motivated attacks also take place across the country each day. Jobs and employment rights must be prioritised through the Brexit process 29 March 2017 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett is calling on the Government to prioritise jobs and employment rights as the Prime Minister triggers Article 50 to start the process of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union. Usdaw welcomes Labour's Mother's Day campaign to tackle maternity discrimination 24 March 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed a Labour Party campaign to tackle maternity discrimination. It will be launched on Mother's Day, Sunday 26 March, by Sarah Champion MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities. The housing crisis is having a serious impact on young workers 24 March 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is taking the issue of a lack of affordable housing to the annual TUC Young Workers Conference, which starts tomorrow at Congress House in London and closes on Sunday. Usdaw seeks a comprehensive offer from the Welsh Labour Party for carers in Wales 24 March 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is highlighting the problems working carers face and how all too often caring responsibilities can be a barrier to work. The union has a delegation at today’s Welsh Labour Party Conference in Llandudno, which closes on Sunday. Our thoughts are with the victims of the Westminster terror attack 22 March 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has expressed deepest sympathy and condolences to all those involved and affected by today’s horrific terror attack on the streets of Westminster Sainsbury's announces the closure of their instore phone shops - Usdaw enters into consultation talks 21 March 2017 Sainsbury’s has announced the closure of the 22 phones shops affecting 160 staff, a further 16 will be sold to EE with 106 staff transferred under TUPE and 15 staff at the central telecoms team based at Ansty Park on outskirts of Coventry will be put at risk of redundancy. BHS pensioners deserve a deal that guarantees no loss of accrued benefits 20 March 2017 Shopworkers union leader John Hannett has questioned Sir Philip Green’s deal to settle the BHS pension. Initial investigations by the House of Commons Work and Pensions Select Committee reveals a lot of variation around the headline “88% of promised benefits” figure, with a small number of the highest paid former managers set to do best out of the deal. Usdaw joins calls for British Sign Language to get the same recognition as other languages 20 March 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has joined calls for British Sign Language (BSL) to given the same legal status as other British languages and for it to be included on the national curriculum for schools. Stand up to racism - Usdaw supports the national demonstrations on UN Anti-Racism Day 16 March 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is proudly supporting the national demonstrations against racism in Cardiff, Glasgow and London on the United Nations Anti-Racism Day, Saturday 18 March 2017. Justice for Injured Workers Campaign 15 March 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is urging the Government not to restrict access to justice for victims of workplace accidents or diseases. Government needs to go much further to make Universal Credit fit for purpose 14 March 2017 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has called on the Government to do much more to prevent children in working families falling into poverty after their parents are moved on to Universal Credit. Theft from shops is a serious crime that should always be investigated and prosecuted 13 March 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed clarification from Thames Valley Police, after reports over the weekend suggested that they “will not send out officers to deal with shoplifters who steal goods worth less than £100”. Working families losing over £2,000 are being made to pay the price for Brexit uncertainties 09 March 2017 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett regrets that the Chancellor didn’t use today’s Budget to fully reverse the deeply unfair and damaging Universal Credit cuts introduced by his predecessor, or go any further than the very modest change he made in his Autumn Statement. Usdaw is working with Tesco to rectify a payroll issue affecting 140,000 staff 09 March 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is working with Tesco to correct an issue around payment of the National Living Wage affecting 140,000 current and former staff. This was discovered during the implementation of a new payroll system. Usdaw marks International Women's Day by continuing the fight for equality and against discrimination 08 March 2017 Today is International Women’s Day and Usdaw delegates are gathering with other trade unionists for the TUC Women’s Conference at Congress House to promote equality and fight discrimination. Mary Macarthur, an Usdaw heroine, is honoured with a blue plaque by English Heritage 07 March 2017 English Heritage has today unveiled a new blue plaque to Mary Macarthur, a champion for working women in the first half of the 20th century who spearheaded the campaign for equal pay. Budgen's staff are devastated as The Food Retailer announces store closures 07 March 2017 The Food Retailer Group has announced they have been unable to find a buyer for the 34 stores that were put into administration after they failed to secure a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA). The Chancellor should defuse the Universal Credit ticking time bomb 06 March 2017 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has called on the Chancellor to use this week’s Budget to reverse the deeply unfair and damaging cuts to Universal Credit that were introduced by his predecessor. Sainsbury's review of in-store night shift and commercial department roles potentially puts jobs at risk 04 March 2017 Sainsbury’s have proposed significant changes to night shift operations and commercial departments in stores. The changes will affect a number of stores across the UK in different ways. #ourNHS - no cuts - no closures - no privatisation - Usdaw backs the national demonstration 03 March 2017 Shopworkers trade union Usdaw is backing tomorrow’s Our NHS Demonstration, which meets at 12 noon, on 4 March 2017, in London’s Tavistock Square for a march to Parliament. BHS pension scheme settlement is welcome but long overdue says Usdaw 28 February 2017 Shopworkers union leader John Hannett has cautiously welcomed long overdue news that Sir Philip Green has paid £363 million to settle the BHS pension, after a long running campaign by the union to get justice for BHS pensioners. Usdaw mourns the loss of the Father of the House, Sir Gerald Kaufman MP 27 February 2017 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has paid tribute to Sir Gerald Kaufman following the announcement of his death on Sunday evening. He was first elected as the MP for Manchester Ardwick in 1970 and then Manchester Gorton from 1983. Usdaw raises concerns over proposed Unilever takeover bid 17 February 2017 Usdaw has today contacted Unilever following its initial rejection of a takeover bid by Kraft Heinz. Usdaw calls on Camelot not to pull the rug from under The Food Retailer as administrators seek a buyer 16 February 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is concerned that Camelot could withdraw lottery tickets sales from The Food Retailer stores and welcomes the administrator’s reassurances that they will be paid. The Food Retailer is to enter administration having failed to secure a Company Voluntary Arrangement 10 February 2017 Last year the Food Retailer Group Limited, bought a subsidiary company from the Co-operative Group. This subsidiary, since renamed The Food Retailer Operations Limited has 36 trading stores and a number of non-trading properties. Usdaw urges the Government not to penalise injured workers because of whiplash claims concerns 09 February 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has urged the Government not to restrict access to justice for victims of workplace accidents or diseases because of assertions there is an ‘epidemic’ of whiplash compensation claims. More jobs at risk in Alliance Healthcare as the company continues to reorganise 09 February 2017 Alliance Healthcare have briefed their customer service operations staff who work in each service centre about a proposal to consolidate their roles into one site at South Normanton in Derbyshire. Usdaw celebrates the work of volunteer trade union reps during the TUC’s ‘♥UNIONS’ week 08 February 2017 Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett today marks the start of the TUC’s ‘♥UNIONS’ week by celebrating the hard work and dedication of lay reps who deliver so much for members in workplaces across the country. Usdaw is appalled by a reported shocking 40% increase in violence and abuse against shopworkers 02 February 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has called for action to prevent violence threats and abuse against shopworkers as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reveals a 40% increase in incidents of violence and abuse against retail staff. Weetabix industrial action put on hold as staff balloted on a revised offer 23 January 2017 Following further discussions between Weetabix and Usdaw, a revised offer is now going out to ballot between 1 and 10 February. Usdaw members had voted for industrial action in December, by 91.7% for industrial action on a turnout of 69.5%, over the company's proposal to vary shift patterns. Greggs manufacturing restructure puts 100 roles at risk at their Clydesmill bakery 23 January 2017 Usdaw has been informed by Greggs that they propose to restructure their manufacturing operations by concentrating production into centres of excellence, which could mean a reduction in jobs at the Clydesmill bakery in South Lanarkshire. BHS administration costs higher than expected, Usdaw questions why more wasn’t done to save jobs 18 January 2017 The Work and Pensions Committee today published correspondence with the concurrent administrators of BHS, Duff & Phelps and FRP Advisory, which show that the costs of the administration were £1.3 million higher than estimated in June 2016. Alliance Healthcare proposed restructure brings uncertainty for staff 17 January 2017 Alliance Healthcare has today announced a restructuring of their Health and Beauty operations, which could have an impact on staff working hours in all service centres, a temporary relocation of work for the Nottingham service centre and a possible significant reduction in headcount at the company’s South Normanton site. The Food Retailer staff entering a period of uncertainty as the business seeks a Company Voluntary Arrangement 12 January 2017 Last year the Food Retailer Group Limited, bought a subsidiary company from the Co-operative Group. This subsidiary, since renamed The Food Retailer Operations Limited has 36 trading stores and a number of non-trading properties. They have now launched a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA). Racism at Work Survey 10 January 2017 The TUC has launched an online survey to expose the everyday reality of racism. Usdaw is encouraging all members to take part in the survey to expose racism in the workplace. Devastating news for Tesco distribution workers in Chesterfield and Welham Green 09 January 2017 Following a review by the company, Tesco has announced that they propose to shut their distribution centres at Welham Green in Hertfordshire and Chesterfield in Derbyshire. Also, following a pilot management restructure that took place in Lichfield and Hinckley, Tesco has decided to roll out the new structures to all their distribution centres. Usdaw calls for respect for shopworkers on Boxing Day and throughout the festive period 21 December 2016 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has urged shoppers to keep calm and show respect for retail staff when going out to the Boxing Day sales and throughout the festive period. Displaying results 1701 - 1800 (of 1898) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 next
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