Usdaw

Usdaw ‘slams’ lifting of restrictions in shops

Usdaw has “slammed” the government’s announcement that it plans to lift safety measures in stores once the final Covid restrictions…

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Usdaw urges Boohoo to engage in talks ahead of AGM

Retail trade union Usdaw said it has once again urged Boohoo to engage in talks to recognise the union ahead…

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Amazon Fresh and the rise of automation in retail

Years ago when someone walked into a shop and emerged without paying, it usually resulted in an arrest and a…

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Usdaw leader launches petition to protect retail staff from violence and abuse

Usdaw general secretary Paddy Lillis has today (19 August) launched a House of Commons petition calling on the Government to…

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West country vacancy rates hits double-digits in 2020

The west country has seen the largest increase in retail vacancy rates in the UK, rising from 9.6% in 2016…

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Sector calls for action as 115 shop workers attacked every day

The retail sector has called for the government to take greater action in protecting shop staff after the British Retail…

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97% of staff are against Boxing Day trading, says Usdaw

An overwhelming majority of shop staff are opposed to Boxing Day trading, according to a new survey from workers union…

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Retail staff ‘abused or assaulted’ over 21 times a year, says Usdaw

An average shop worker is verbally abused, threatened or assaulted more than 21 times a year, according to a new…

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Sainsbury’s Waltham Point warehouse staff set for second strike

Sainsbury’s warehouse staff at Waltham Point are set to go on strike for the second time later this month following…

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Usdaw hits out at M&S for second time after 351 management roles cut

Trade union Usdaw has said that it will continue its campaign to be recognised as a representative for M&S workers…

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