Group calls for end to ‘death trap’ workplaces in garment trade
Protesters gathered outside Oxford Street fashion shops in a ‘Cost of Fashion’ walking demonstration on Sunday 23 April.
By Belinda Liversedge on 02 May 2023
Retail
Abuse of shopworkers is rising: we need to up our game
With Usdaw’s annual survey showing abuse against shopworkers is higher than pre-pandemic levels, it’s vital that government, retail employers, police and the courts work more closely together to make shops safer for staff.
By Paddy Lillis, Usdaw union on 02 May 2023
The camera never lies
Body worn cameras are increasingly being issued to staff at risk of violence and aggression, providing both a visible deterrent to potential aggressors and a means of reassurance to vulnerable employees.
By Chris Allcard, Reliance Protect on 02 May 2023
Morrisons fined £3.5m after worker falls to death on stairs
Morrisons supermarket missed opportunities to prevent the death of an employee with epilepsy, a court heard.
By Belinda Liversedge on 21 March 2023
‘Disturbing’ conditions revealed at Boohoo warehouse
Work and pensions secretary Mel Stride has expressed concern about alleged conditions at fashion brand Boohoo’s warehouse in Burnley following a Times investigation.
By Belinda Liversedge on 25 November 2022
Shopworkers’ safety in doubt over new ‘flashpoint’ laws
Usdaw is concerned the sale of fireworks for bonfire night could prompt attacks on staff after new laws came into place to ban the supply of fireworks to under-18s.
By Belinda Liversedge on 10 October 2022
Shopworkers deserve greater protection from violence
Violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers has been a growing problem in recent years, which was made much worse by the coronavirus pandemic.
By Paddy Lillis, Usdaw union on 14 December 2021
Body worn camera technology: protecting staff from attack
Body worn cameras can reduce the risk of workers suffering violence and aggression from members of the public, making them an ideal protective tool in environments such as retail and healthcare.
By Alasdair Field, Reveal on 15 June 2021
MPs debate call for new offence for assaulting retail workers
Retail workers in England should be given the same protections against violence as their colleagues in Scotland, a Committee heard.
By Belinda Liversedge on 09 June 2021
Supermarket customers ‘blatantly flout’ rules, says Usdaw
The vaccines minister says enforcement of social distancing and mask-wearing in supermarkets is a top priority, after the shopworkers union said staff are ‘deeply worried’ about catching Covid-19.
By Belinda Liversedge on 11 January 2021
