Retail Staff and Employers Urge Protection Against Rising Violence and Abuse in Northern Ireland Shops
In Northern Ireland, retail workers face an "epidemic" of violence and abuse due to a doubling of shoplifting since...
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Primark Raises Retail Staff Pay by 9%
Lead: "Big news for Primark employees as the retail giant announces a significant pay raise across the UK!" Primark...
Strengthened Policing Needed to Safeguard Retail Workers, Says Committee Report
In a recent report by the Home Affairs Committee, they urge for a "much stronger policing response" to combat...
Usdaw Workers’ Petition to Protect Retail Staff from Abuse Heads to Parliament
In a recent development, the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) has announced that their petition to...
Retail Workers Face Increased Abuse During Pandemic, Says Usdaw Survey
In a recent survey by retail trade union Usdaw, 76% of retail workers reported increased abuse during the pandemic,...
Protecting Retail Staff from Violence and Abuse: Usdaw’s Petition
Today, Usdaw general secretary Paddy Lillis launched a House of Commons petition urging the government to legislate for better...
White Stuff Makes 390 Staff Redundant Amid Covid-19 Impact
In a recent development, clothing retailer White Stuff has reportedly let go of 390 employees from its head office...
Usdaw Supports Compulsory Face Coverings in Shops with Additional Safety Measures
Starting today, face coverings are mandatory in UK shops and supermarkets, but the retail trade union Usdaw warns they...
Mandatory Face Coverings in Shops from 24 July: UK Aligns with Europe
Starting today, wearing face coverings will be mandatory in retail shops and supermarkets from July 24th, as announced later...
Rising Abuse and Assaults on Retail Staff: Usdaw Report Reveals Alarming Statistics
In a new report by trade union Usdaw, it's revealed that an average shop worker faces verbal abuse, threats,...