Why USDAW now backs proportional representation — and Labour must too
USDAW this week took the historic decision to back proportional representation (PR) for Westminster elections. Our union represents…
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Lillis re-elected unopposed to serve second term as Usdaw general secretary
Paddy Lillis has been re-elected to serve a second term as general secretary of the Union of Shop,…
One in four retail workers missing meals to pay bills, Usdaw survey reveals
Usdaw general secretary Paddy Lillis has accused ministers of offering “only sticking plasters” in response to the cost-of-living…
Union leaders criticise “lectures” from Bank of England boss over pay restraint
Trade union leaders have criticised Andrew Bailey after the Bank of England governor said in a BBC interview…
The Protection of Workers (Scotland) Act shows the labour movement at its finest
Today sees the Protection of Workers (Scotland) Act come into force, a significant step forward for safety and…
The Tories must work with Labour to protect retail workers from abuse
2020 saw a spike in abuse, threats and violence against retail workers. But whilst the Tories shockingly fail…
The UK’s high streets are at a tipping point. We must act now to save jobs
I was delighted when I was approached to be a part of Labour’s high streets commission. Usdaw has…
Wendy Nichols elected as new chair of Labour NEC’s organisation committee
UNISON representative Wendy Nichols has been elected today as the new chair of Labour’s organisation sub-committee known as…
Usdaw: “Longer opening hours will not fix the crisis on our high streets”
Shopworkers’ union Usdaw has warned that “longer opening hours will not fix the crisis on our high streets”…
Trade unions are part of the fight to end violence against women and girls
The Covid pandemic is far more than a health and economic crisis. It has created what the United…
