Did you know… 🤕 1 in 10 retail workers have been assaulted at work 🤬 50% of retail workers have been threatened at work 🗣️ 3 in 4 retail workers have been abused at work We must put an end to the abuse of shopworkers #Respectweek

🕑 A retail worker is assaulted every 2 minutes in the UK 🤕 1 in 10 retail workers have been assaulted at work 🤬 50% of retail workers have been threatened at work 🗣️ 3 in 4 retail workers have been abused at work Let's put a stop to this. Share to show your support for #RespectWeek 🔄

This week is Respect for Shopworkers Week. There's been a decrease in abuse towards shopworkers this year, but any abuse is too much, as @usdawunion.bsky.social find nearly three quarters of retail staff have faced verbal abuse from customers.

General Secretary Joanne Thomas and Deputy General Secretary Rab Donnelly will be visiting workplaces this week to hear directly from members and reps about their experiences 🗣️ Thank you to everyone supporting #RespectWeek, making it clear that abuse is NOT part of the job ❌

Are you getting involved in our annual Respect For Shopworkers Week? 🤔 Whether it's organising an event, sharing our posts or just chatting to a colleague about the campaign, we want as many people as possible to get behind #RespectWeek ! Don't forget to tag us in your pics! 📸

Crime and Policing Bill - Lords committee stage: Usdaw welcomes progress on protecting retail workers and tackling retail crime #FreedomFromFear #RespectWeek www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

Today is the first day of our annual Respect Week - highlighting the appalling abuse and violence faced by retail workers and the need to protect workers from harm ✋ Everyone deserves to feel safe at work - abuse should never be part of the job ❌ Share to show your support this #RespectWeek 🤝

Respect for Shop Workers Week 2025: Usdaw survey shows high levels of abuse, threats and violence against retail workers www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

Tetrosyl ‘fire and rehire’: Usdaw gives notice of an industrial action ballot and calls on the company to withdraw their new contracts www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

Employment Rights Bill returns to the Lords: Usdaw welcomes the Government’s strong stance against Peers’ attempts to water it down www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

Today marks 100 days of Joanne Thomas as Usdaw General Secretary! 🎉💯 Joanne works tirelessly to fight for workers' rights, speak directly to members and support campaigns across the UK - we can't wait to see what the next 100 days will bring! 💜

We stand with all affected by the horrific LNER train attack.

Employment Rights Bill back in the Commons: Usdaw urges MPs to reject Tory and Lib Dem attempts to allow unfair dismissal www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

✨ National Young Workers' Weekend ✨ We had an amazing time at our annual weekend get-together for young Usdaw members! 🙌 The weekend is an opportunity for members to meet other young people and learn more about the union 💜

It is vital that the Hillsborough Law progresses to the next stage - Hillsborough campaigner Pat Gibbons explains the huge impact this groundbreaking legislation will have for those fighting injustice

"Most of all, we need better paying jobs" 👏 Deputy General Secretary Rab Donnelly speaks up for workers at Retail Trades Conference

Usdaw has your back ✊ Work in retail or distribution? Join one of the UK’s biggest trade unions via link in bio 🔗

Fire and rehire tactics have no place in 2025 ❌ We stand with Tetrosyl employees in Rochdale - workers deserve certainty, fairness and respect.

Tetrosyl’s use of ‘fire and rehire’ is condemned by Usdaw and local MPs, as the union registers a dispute www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

Employment Rights Bill heads back to the Commons: Usdaw condemns Tory and Lib Dem Peers for supporting unfair dismissal www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

STUC Women’s Conference 2025: Usdaw seeks improved flexible working, parental leave and pay rights, along with better treatment for Sri Lankan garment workers www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

Another brilliant Retail Trades Conference last weekend, discussing vital issues faced by staff in the retail sector 🗣️🛍️

Employment Rights Bill back in the Lords: Usdaw calls on Peers to end their opposition after MPs reject Lords’ amendments www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

Reform UK’s divisive politics has no place in Britain. Usdaw will continue to work tirelessly to promote equality, tackle the far right and end discrimination in all its forms. Help, support and resources ➡️ http://bit.ly/3WoEJ5V

Everyone deserves a contract that reflects the hours they actually work 🕒 General Secretary Joanne Thomas speaks on the importance of proper contracted hours at National Retail Trades Conference 👏

Unions are crystal clear - the New Deal was a Manifesto commitment, and must be delivered in full. That means passing the Employment Rights Bill intact, and ensuring it is implemented robustly - so the rights deliver on the promise made to voters. inews.co.uk/news/politic...

Work in retail or distribution? Want better pay and working conditions? Join Usdaw today via link in bio 🔗

Nobody should be subjected to violence or abuse just for doing their job ❌ Former Usdaw General Secretary Lord John Hannett speaks at the second reading of the Crime and Policing Bill 👏

Tesco becomes first major UK retailer to roll out body-worn cameras to help delivery drivers to feel safer – Usdaw welcomes the initiative www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

Joanne Thomas met with members of the Usdaw Parliamentary Group this week to speak about her priorities as General Secretary of the Union 🤝 Congratulations to MP (and former Usdaw political officer!) Michael Wheeler who was re-elected as Chair of the Parliamentary Group 👏

13% increase in shoplifting across England and Wales – Usdaw welcomes Labour’s commitment to tackle retail crime www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

1 day left to have your say and vote Bridget Phillipson in the Labour Party Deputy Leadership Elections! ✍️ Votes close at 12pm tomorrow (23 Oct) so make sure you've completed your ballot to make your voice heard in these important elections 🗣️

Real Living Wage uprating: Usdaw welcomes a 6.7% increase and calls for a substantial increase in statutory rates www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

There are two days left to make YOUR voice heard and vote for Bridget Phillipson in the Labour Party Deputy Leadership Election 🗣️ We're backing Bridget because she will be a strong voice in Government for our members and all workers ✊

💼 BUDGET CONSULTATION 2025 💼 Our key calls to the Chancellor ahead of the 2025 Budget ⬇️

Crime and Policing Bill passes first Lords debate: Usdaw welcomes progress to protect retail workers and continues the call for home delivery drivers to be included www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

World Menopause Day 2025: Usdaw highlights its ‘Me, Work and the Menopause’ campaign www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

STUC Black Workers' Conference 2025: Usdaw seeks to improve workplace rights and stop the far right www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

Budget Consultation 2025: Usdaw calls for action to save our shops, help make work pay and deliver continued improvements in access to childcare www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

Usdaw joins over a million campaigners in standing together against racism on Wear Red Day #WRD25 www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

We are so thrilled to work with Show Racism the Red Card and support Wear Red Day! 🙌 Are you taking part? Don't forget to tag us in your posts - we want to see your pics! 📸 Make a donation via link in bio 🔗

"Every partner, whatever their background, should be supported to be the best parent they can be. This will never happen when new parents must choose between paying bills and paternity leave." Read this from Connor Rand MP on fixing our broken parental leave system👇 labourlist.org/2025/10/labo...

In solidarity with Sri Lankan workers, we share Joanne Thomas's letter to Next CEO Lord Wolfson highlighting serious concerns about the treatment of workers at the Next Manufacturing Limited facility in Katunayake

Get involved in Wear Red Day this Friday 17th October and let's show that we are united against racism 🫱🏾‍🫲🏻 Donate to Show Racism the Red Card via text or 🔗 in bio Full interview with Paul Kearns available on our YouTube channel 📺

We're calling on the Government to include home delivery drivers in a new standalone offence for assaulting retail workers Everybody deserves to feel safe at work. Abuse should never be part of the job.

Crime and Policing Bill – Lords second reading: Usdaw calls for home delivery drivers to be protected from assault #FreedomFromFear #Respect4RetailWorkers www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

We're backing Bridget because she has the experience, commitment and compassion to support working families and be a strong voice in Government for our members 💪🗣️ Ballots now open – vote Bridget Phillipson for Labour’s next deputy leader! 🗳️☑️

If you’re a young retail or distribution worker, we are the trade union just for you! You might have spotted us at Bath University freshers’ fair recently 😳 Interested in joining us for the price of a coffee a week? Find out about all the benefits – link in bio

World Mental Health Day 2025: Usdaw launches a day of action - it's good to talk www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

On World Mental Health Day we're holding a national Day of Action on Mental Health. Reps across the country are holding events in their workplaces to remind members that if their mental health is affecting them at work, they can talk to Usdaw 💬 Find out more:http://bit.ly/4pZN4KI #WMHD2025