Campaign News RSS Feed Check out what campaigning work we’ve been up to recently: Filter by: Filter by month Month... January February March April May June July August September October November December Filter by topic Topic... Campaign - Usdaw4Labour Politics Displaying results 11 - 30 (of 797) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...80 next Energy bills remain high despite a cap cut – three years of the cost of living crisis have been devastating says Usdaw 24 May 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has expressed disappointment that the Tories have failed to tackle a cost of living crisis that has severely impacted low-paid workers for three years. Inflation first went above the target rate in May 2021 and peaked in double figures for six months. RPI inflation since the last election stands at 31%, yet average incomes have risen by less than 25%. It’s time for a change - Usdaw welcomes a general election on 4 July and urges members to vote Labour 22 May 2024 Retail trade union has welcomed the calling of a general election for Thursday 4 July 2024. The union is urging their members to vote Labour for change and a new deal for working people. Three-year cost of living crisis continues, with prices up by nearly a third under this Government – it’s time for a change, says Usdaw 22 May 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw says it’s time for a change and a new deal for workers as the Government’s nearly three-year long cost of living crisis continues. Today’s inflation figures show that, even on the Government’s preferred and lower CPI measure of inflation, prices are rising at above the 2% target rate. 20% increase in shoplifting across Northern Ireland – Usdaw calls for a protection of shopworkers law 21 May 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw is deeply concerned by recorded crime statistics from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) showing a 20% uplift in shoplifting in the last twelve months. This continues the trend of increases since the pandemic and shoplifting has now risen to the highest level recorded this millennium. Keir Starmer’s first steps in government will set the country on the path to the change we so desperately need, says Usdaw 16 May 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed today’s announcement of Keir Starmer’s six first six steps in government, which develops Labour’s five missions for Britain announced last year. These, alongside Labour’s new deal for working people and their high street plan, set out a clear vision for a better country. Labour amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill welcomed by Usdaw, Government is urged to support them 09 May 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed two amendments to the Government’s Criminal Justice Bill that have been tabled by shadow policing minister Alex Norris MP (Labour/Co-op Nottingham North). The draft legislation is due to begin its remaining stages in the House of Commons on Wednesday 15 May 2024, when these amendments could be debated and voted on by all MPs. Today is polling day - Usdaw asks members to vote Labour and reminds voters to take their photo-ID to the polling station 02 May 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw is asking members to use their vote in today’s elections to support Labour candidates who will deliver on our campaign goal of better policing and provide the essential local services that so many low-paid workers and their families rely on. ADM 2024: Usdaw delegates welcome Labour’s commitment to reform Universal Credit 01 May 2024 Retail trade union delegates at their Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) in Blackpool’s Winter Gardens closed the conference with a call for reform of the social security safety net and reform of universally discredited Universal Credit. ADM 2024: Maintain the triple lock and stop further rises in the state pension age say Usdaw delegates 01 May 2024 Retail trade union Usdaw is holding their Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) in Blackpool’s Winter Gardens and today debated pensions. Delegates backed calls for the pensions triple lock to be maintained and for no further increases in the state pension age. Violence against shopworkers grows in an epidemic of retail crime 01 May 2024 By Paddy Lillis – Usdaw General Secretary Displaying results 11 - 30 (of 797) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...80 next
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