Asda to close stores on Boxing Day – Usdaw urges retailers to give staff a proper festive break
Usdaw is the trade union for Asda workers in Northern Ireland and has welcomed an announcement that they will close their stores on Boxing Day.
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MPs to debate the future of the high street, Usdaw calls for urgent action from the Government to ‘Save our Shops’ and protect jobs
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a House of Commons debate on the future of the high street, which will take place this Thursday 10 December, and urges the Government to work directly with the Union and retail employers to develop a retail recovery plan that will help an industry that was already struggling before the pandemic.
B&M to close stores on New Year’s Day – Usdaw urges retailers to give staff a proper festive break
Shopworkers' trade union Usdaw has welcomed an announcement by discount retailer B&M that they will close their stores on New Year's Day. The company said this is a ‘thank you' for hard work and commitment during incredibly challenging year and to give staff a ‘well-deserved rest'.
Keir Starmer backs Usdaw’s call for a retail recovery plan – the Prime Minister’s response was disappointing
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the backing of Keir Starmer MP, Leader of the Opposition, for a retail recovery plan. The Labour Leader quizzed the Prime Minister today on the desperate state of the retail industry after the collapse of Arcadia and Debenhams, but Usdaw is deeply disappointed by his response.
Usdaw members at BCM Fareva vote decisively for industrial action after rejecting a pay freeze at the Nottingham manufacturer of Boots products
Usdaw members have voted in favour of industrial action in a formal ballot at BCM Fareva in Nottingham, after the company's final offer of a pay freeze for the 2020 pay review was overwhelmingly rejected.
‘Keep your cool’ follow the rules and respect retail staff says Usdaw when shops in England reopen today
Retail trade union Usdaw is urging customers to follow the rules and respect shopworkers when non-essential shops reopen today (Wednesday 2 December). The union is concerned that the four week shutdown could result in overcrowding and abuse of shopworkers if there is a rush back to the high street.
Debenhams liquidation is devastating for staff and the high street – Usdaw calls on the Government to act to save our shops
Retail trade union Usdaw is seeking urgent meetings with Debenhams' administrators and urges them to treat staff with fairness and dignity, after news that the company is being liquidated. Usdaw also urges the Government to work with employers and the union to develop an urgent recovery plan for retail.
Arcadia administration: Usdaw questions how many retail companies need to fail before the Government takes action to save our shops
Retail trade union Usdaw is seeking urgent meetings with Arcadia's administrators, to engage in talks in an attempt to save jobs and ensure staff are treated fairly. Usdaw also urges the Government to work with employers and the union to develop an urgent recovery plan for retail, an industry that was already struggling before the pandemic.
Opening stores for 24 hours is not the answer to the retail industry’s woes says Usdaw, the Government needs a recovery plan
Retail trade union Usdaw has cautioned the Government against fiddling at the edges and called for substantial action as part of a retail recovery plan to help the industry through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Devastating news for Arcadia workers just before Christmas – Usdaw urges the Government to support the high street
Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on Arcadia management to engage in talks to try to save jobs and ensure staff are treated fairly. Usdaw also urges the Government to work with employers and the union to develop and an urgent recovery plan for retail, an industry that was already struggling before the pandemic.