USDAW
Stay informed on the latest news, developments, and policy updates involving the Union of Shop Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW), the UK’s largest retail trade union. This section offers in-depth reporting and expert editorial coverage on USDAW’s industrial actions, wage negotiations, workplace safety campaigns, and employment rights advocacy. Whether you’re navigating collective bargaining processes, HR policy alignment, or strategic labour planning, our USDAW coverage ensures you understand the implications of union activity across the retail landscape.
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Oct- 2023 -11 OctoberHigh Street
BRC backs Labour shoplifting stance
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has backed the Labour party’s stance on shoplifting and violence against retail staff. Sir Keir Starmer announced at the Labour party conference that it intends to create a specific new offence of assault against retail workers. The party also announced its intention to roll back…
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Jul- 2023 -4 JulySupermarkets
Morrisons to close Bradford manufacturing site, 450 jobs at risk
Retail trade union USDAW has been briefed by Morrisons about its intention to close the Bradford manufacturing site at Cutler Heights in Bradford, which will put over 450 jobs at risk. This comes as Morrisons is proposing that the work carried out at Cutler Heights will be moved to their…
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Feb- 2023 -21 FebruarySupermarkets
Tesco gives staff third pay rise in 10 months
Tesco has announced that it has agreed to raise its staff’s hourly wages by 72p from £10.30 to £11.02. This represents the third pay increase given out by the supermarket in the last 10 months and an investment of more than £230m. The combined investment in hourly pay over the…
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Jan- 2023 -31 JanuarySupermarkets
Tesco to shake-up management and close counters, 2,100 jobs at risk
Tesco has announced a shake-up of its management structure alongside plans to shutter its remaining hot counters and delis, in a move that could place up to 2,100 jobs at risk. While the supermarket is set to introduce 1,800 new shift leader roles as part of its restructuring plan, it…
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18 JanuarySupermarkets
Inquiry launched into Asda’s takeover of Co-op forecourt business
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Asda’s acquisition of Co-op’s petrol forecourt business. Last year, Co-op agreed to sell the business to Asda in a £600m deal. The transaction included 132 grocery retail sites with attached petrol stations. At the time, Asda said the move…
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Oct- 2022 -31 OctoberSupermarkets
Asda completes Co-op petrol station deal
Asda has completed the acquisition of 132 grocery retail sites with attached petrol stations from the Co-op for a value of £600m. It is reported that the acquisition, which was initially announced in late August 2022 for a cash value of £438m, includes 129 “high-quality” existing sites across the UK…
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Apr- 2022 -8 AprilHR
Tesco colleagues to see 5.8% pay rise to £10.10
Tesco has unveiled a £200m investment which will see Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) colleagues benefit from a 5.8% increase in hourly rates from £9.55 to £10.10, effective from 24 July 2022. Tesco said the pay increase is the biggest single-year investment in hourly store/CFC pay in at least a decade,…
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Dec- 2021 -3 DecemberGovernment
Retailers welcome proposed tougher sentencing for shopworker abuse
The retail industry has welcomed proposed changes put forward by the government that would see tougher sentencing for those that assault shopworkers. Policing minister Kit Malthouse confirmed the government has tabled an amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which states that courts must treat assaults committed “against…
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May- 2021 -4 MayDIY
USDAW praises Ikea for continuation of living wage commitment
Ikea has been praised by the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) for its continued commitment to be a living wage employer and pay its employees at least £10 per hour. The news follows the Living Wage Foundation announcement of new rates for the “real” living wage last…
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Apr- 2021 -15 AprilGovernment
MPs take evidence on violence against retail workers
The Home Affairs Committee opened its inquiry into violence against retail workers yesterday (14 April), with MPs taking evidence from industry leaders, trade associations and unions. The new inquiry will examine the “barriers” to reporting incidents and the quality of support provided to victims by police and employers, as well…
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