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 701 - 740 (of 805) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 next 80% of shopworkers say there needs to be a new 'protection of workers' law an Usdaw survey reveals 15 November 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has joined with the overwhelming majority of shopworkers who are calling on the Government to introduce legislation to provide an additional penalty for those who assault workers in the course of their duties. 'Report it to sort it' - more than half of attacks on shopworkers go unreported says Usdaw survey 14 November 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is urging retail staff not to suffer in silence as the latest survey by Usdaw shows that 56% of those who experienced violence, threats or abuse at work did not report the incident to their employer. Worryingly 22% of shopworkers who were physically attacked did not report the assault. Violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers is rising - an Usdaw survey reveals 13 November 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has launched Respect for Shopworkers Week with shocking statistics revealing a big jump in incidents of violence threats and abuse against shopworkers. Warm words are not enough - Usdaw calls on the Scottish Government to do more to protect shopworkers 07 November 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has today called on the Scottish Government to do more to help protect shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse following a debate in the Scottish Parliament. Scottish Parliament to debate Usdaw's Respect for Shopworkers Campaign 07 November 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed a Scottish Parliament debate on Usdaw's Respect for Shopworkers Week. The debate will be led by Labour’s Daniel Johnson MSP and is due to take place at 5pm today. Government needs to listen and pause the roll out of Universal Credit says Usdaw 19 October 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is urging the Government to listen and pause the roll out of Universal Credit (UC), after last night’s humiliating defeat in the House of Commons on their flagship welfare policy. Shoplifting continues to rise - is this the consequence of severe police cuts asks Usdaw 19 October 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has questioned whether police cuts are having an effect on crime as the Office for National Statistics today reports an 11% increase in shoplifting, continuing the trend of a 26% increase since 2012. Usdaw welcomes a debate and vote of the roll out of Universal Credit and urges action for weekly paid workers 17 October 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed a debate and vote in the House of Commons on the roll out of Universal Credit (UC), secured by the Labour Party as an opposition day debate tomorrow, Wednesday 18 October. Usdaw welcomes a cross-party attempt to protect shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse 12 October 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed an early day motion, with cross-party support, calling on the Government to introduce legislation providing an additional penalty for those who assault workers in the course of their duties We need a Labour Government to sort out the housing crisis says Usdaw 27 September 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed Labour's review of housing policy which will examine building, planning, regulation and management and result in a "radical programme of action". Labour's cradle-to-grave national education service is welcomed by Usdaw 26 September 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed today’s promise to provide education that is "free at the point of use, available universally and throughout life", announced by Angela Raynor MP, Shadow Education Minister. Labour Conference backs Usdaw's call for action to protect insecure workers 26 September 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has today called for action to tackle unfair and precarious employment practices, which is becoming the norm for millions of workers. Chuka Umunna sets out at an Usdaw fringe meeting a 3-point plan to protect workers' rights after Brexit 25 September 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett today chaired a fringe meeting at the Labour Party Conference in Brighton about Brexit and protecting workers’ rights. On the panel was Melanie Onn MP for Great Grimsby and Chuka Umunna MP for Streatham. Usdaw takes their 'no room for racism' campaign to the TUC 13 September 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today called on the TUC to lead campaigns against racism in workplaces and our communities. Only Labour understands that insecurity at work costs us all says Usdaw 12 September 2017 The Trade Union Congress today welcomed Rt Hon Jeremy Corbyn MP, Leader of the Labour Party, to their annual gathering in Brighton. Government's shameful record of increasing child poverty is condemned by Usdaw 11 September 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today, at the annual Trade Union Congress, condemned government policies that have resulted in the lives of many more children being blighted by financial hardship. MPs unite in support of Usdaw members affected by the proposed closure of Tesco Cardiff call centre 21 July 2017 MPs last night debated Tesco’s proposed closure of their Cardiff call centre. The adjournment debate in the House of Commons was called by Anna McMorrin MP (Labour, Cardiff North). Usdaw welcomes a House of Commons debate on the closure of Tesco Cardiff call centre 19 July 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed a debate on Tesco’s proposed closure of their Cardiff call centre. The adjournment debate will take place at the end of today’s business in the House of Commons and was called by Anna McMorrin MP (Labour, Cardiff North). Insecure employment practices are a major issue - the Government must act following the Taylor Review 13 July 2017 Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has called on the Government to act after the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices identifies a whole series of problems in the labour market that leave millions of low paid workers in insecure employment. ICTU 2017 Conference - Usdaw to call for support for shopworkers on Sunday trading 03 July 2017 Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is sending a delegation of members and officials to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions’ Biennial Conference in Belfast, where they will be seeking the support of delegates against extended Sunday trading. The conference runs from 4 to 6 July at the Assembly Buildings. Displaying results 701 - 740 (of 805) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 next
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