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 421 - 440 (of 797) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 ...80 next ‘Nobody should be penalised for doing the right thing’ says the PM – so pay SSP at average earnings responds Usdaw 24 June 2020 Usdaw has called on the Prime Minister to back up his words with actions by improving Statutory Sick Pay so that it reflects the average earnings and doesn’t penalise those taking necessary time off to prevent the spread of Covid-19. 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. 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. 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. 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. Displaying results 421 - 440 (of 797) | Show: 10 | 20 | 50 | All prev 1... 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 ...80 next
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