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…
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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…
We must do absolutely everything in our power to protect shopworkers
During Covid-19, we have quite rightly witnessed a renewed appreciation of shopworkers and the important work they do…
How trade unions reacted to the Chancellor’s furlough extension
Rishi Sunak committed to extending the furlough scheme earlier today, with people set to receive 80% of their…
Labour must stand shoulder to shoulder with retail and hospitality workers
As UK retail and hospitality have been badly impacted by coronavirus, employees across the sectors face an unprecedented…
How the labour movement reacted to Keir Starmer’s conference speech
Labour leader Keir Starmer delivered his keynote address to Labour’s online ‘Connected’ conference this morning. Here is how…
Government rejects Usdaw call for law to protect retail staff from abuse
Usdaw has vowed to keep fighting to change the law after the government rejected a call from the…
Petition for new law to protect retail workers reaches over 58,000 signatures
A parliamentary petition to introduce a new law to ensure the protection of shop staff and create a…
