Trade Union

Non-essential retailers set to open in June

Thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres across England are set to reopen next month once they…

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Central England Co-op reports rise in ‘violent’ threats to staff during lockdown

Central England Co-op has reported a rise in “violent” offences being carried out against its staff amid the Covid-19 pandemic.…

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Garment Workers – What to Know

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a dramatic shift to our daily and professional lives, leaving no one unaffected. Many…

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Covid-19: 70% of shopworkers are experiencing anxiety, says Udsaw

Shopworkers trade union Usdaw has released statistics revealing 70% of shop workers are experiencing anxiety and have raised concerns with…

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BRC issues new guidance on re-opening stores

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has issued new guidance for shops regarding procedures to maintain when businesses re-open following the…

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One in six shopworkers abused daily during pandemic, says Usdaw

Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has released statistics revealing one in six shop workers have suffered abuse on every shift, during…

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Poundland to temporarily close 32 UK stores amid Covid-19 outbreak

Discount retailer Poundland has announced the temporary closure of 32 of its stores amid the Covid-19 virus outbreak, resulting in…

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West country vacancy rates hits double-digits in 2020

The west country has seen the largest increase in retail vacancy rates in the UK, rising from 9.6% in 2016…

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Asda cost cuts to put 2,832 back-office jobs at risk

Nearly 3,000 Asda employees are reportedly at risk of losing their jobs, according to new reports.  According to The Guardian,…

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‘Please respect shopworkers’, says USDAW

The trade union leader of Usdaw has urged shoppers to “keep their cool” this Black Friday. The Union of Shop,…

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