Tag: USDAW

One In 10 Shop Workers Face Physical Assault.

Wat Tyler Tue Oct 28, 2008 at 09:27:21 PM GMT Print-friendly version Facebook

A survey conducted by retail union USDAW in advance of the launch of their ‘Respect for Shop Workers’ campaign next week presents an alarming picture of the number of workers in the retail sector who face physical or verbal abuse on a daily basis.




USDAW Backs Call For Cut In Retail Crime.

Wat Tyler Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 07:53:03 PM GMT Print-friendly version Facebook

The UK’s fourth largest union representing some 368,000 workers in the retail sector has backed calls by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) for a cut in retail crime.



Agreement promises Fairer Deal for Agency Workers.

Wat Tyler Tue May 20, 2008 at 08:02:57 PM GMT Print-friendly version Facebook

The Government, TUC and the CBI have reached agreement on improving the rights of agency workers.



Retail Union Expresses Concern Over Proposed Dismissals Register.

Wat Tyler Wed May 14, 2008 at 03:24:23 PM GMT Print-friendly version Facebook

The proposed introduction of a National Staff Dismissal Register has attracted criticism from retail union USDAW.



Retail Workers Demand Action on Workplace Abuse.

Wat Tyler Wed May 07, 2008 at 11:34:40 AM GMT Print-friendly version Facebook

USDAW launches its latest report into retail crime and receives some welcome support from the Home Secretary.



Working Parents Fear Being Disciplined Over Taking Time Off.

Wat Tyler Tue Mar 11, 2008 at 10:49:34 AM GMT Print-friendly version Facebook

A survey conducted by shop workers union USDAW reveals the challenges faced by many working parents when their children fall ill.
 



USDAW Reps Working in the Co-op Sector Meet at Blackpool.

Wat Tyler Tue Jan 15, 2008 at 08:28:48 PM GMT Print-friendly version Facebook

On the 14/15 January retail union USDAW held its first meeting with union reps working for The Co-Op Group since TCG and United merged to form the world’s largest co-operative in 2007.





USDAW backs Blears

howard Mon May 21, 2007 at 06:22:46 PM GMT Print-friendly version Facebook

This afternoon the executive of shop workers' union USDAW met and nominated Hazel Blears for deputy.

The Union also endorsed Gordon Brown for Leader.

General Secretary John Hannett said: “We are backing Usdaw member Hazel Blears as our candidate for Labour Deputy Leader because we believe she has the right blend of energy, commitment and experience to make sure that the party’s manifesto commitments are delivered.”