Pandemic Abuse: One in Six Shopworkers Faces Verbal or Physical Assault Daily, Says Union
One in six shop workers face abuse during every shift amidst the pandemic, according to a trade union survey....
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Poundland Temporarily Closes 32 UK Stores Amid Covid-19 Outbreak
Poundland, a discount retailer, has announced the temporary closure of 32 stores due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The company...
West Country Retail Crisis: Vacancy Rates Soar and Jobs Lost
In the west country, retail vacancy rates have increased from 9.6% in 2016 to 11.2% in 2020, according to...
M&S Announces Closure of Distribution Centres, Threatening 700 Jobs
Marks and Spencer plans to close two distribution centers in spring 2021, putting nearly 700 jobs at risk. The...
Majority of Shop Staff Oppose Boxing Day Trading, Says Usdaw Survey
In a recent survey by workers union Usdaw, 97% of over 12,000 retail shopworkers expressed their opposition to Boxing...
Black Friday: USDAW Calls for Respect and Legal Protections for Retail Workers
Trade union leader Paddy Lillis urges shoppers to "keep their cool" during Black Friday, as Usdaw supports Labour's manifesto...
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,...
Labour Promises £10 Minimum Wage, Gender Pay Gap Action, and End to Zero-Hour Contracts
In a speech at the Trades Union Congress, Jeremy Corbyn promised a £10 minimum wage for all workers over...
Sainsbury’s Waltham Point Warehouse Staff Strike Over Attendance Policy Continues
Sainsbury's warehouse workers at Waltham Point are set to strike again on July 25th due to a dispute over...
Usdaw Protests Boohoo’s AGM Over Ethical Trading Concerns
Today, the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) will protest outside Boohoo's AGM over the company's refusal...