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Usdaw appoints Joanne Thomas as first female general secretary
Thomas was elected unopposed and will replace current general secretary Paddy Lillis upon his retirement on 25th July 2025.
Usdaw
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Tesco reaches agreement with USDAW, increases hourly pay rate from £12.02 to £12.45
This latest £180m investment in colleague pay will mean hourly-paid colleagues will have seen a pay increase of 32% since April 2022, equivalent to a more than £900m investment.
News
TUC and Usdaw urge retailers to end use of “freelance” staff
The TUC and Usdaw call on major retailers to stop using self-employed “freelance” staff, citing the undermining of workers’ rights.
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Usdaw raises Universal Credit issues for four-weekly paid workers with government minister
Usdaw has met with government officials to highlight how Universal Credit disadvantages workers paid on a four-weekly, fortnightly, or weekly basis.
Compensation & Benefits
TUC and Usdaw urge retailers to end use of ‘freelance’ retail staff undermining workers’ rights
TUC and Usdaw have called on major retailers to stop using so-called freelance staff, arguing that the practice undermines workers’ rights and fair treatment in the retail sector.
Employee Relations
Usdaw calls for new deal for workers on International Workers’ Day
Usdaw reinforces its demand for a new deal for workers this International Workers’ Day, advocating for improved wages and job security to ensure a decent living standard for all workers, particularly in the retail sector.
Health & Wellbeing
Surge in retail crime and violence against shopworkers demands urgent action
Usdaw’s latest survey reveals a significant rise in violence against shopworkers linked to an increase in shoplifting, with the union advocating for urgent legislative and policing reforms to protect retail employees.
Legal
Usdaw calls for legislative protection for Northern Ireland’s retail workers
Usdaw urges Northern Ireland's political leaders to legislate protections for retail workers facing increased violence and abuse, similar to laws in Scotland.
Compensation & Benefits
New carer’s leave law welcomed by Usdaw, calls for it to be paid
UNISON condemns the government's delay in delivering NHS staff's annual pay rise, stressing the urgent need for a timely and fair wage increase to support healthcare workers and ensure quality patient care.