In a poll of over 7,000 members, 97% of retail workers are calling for large stores to be closed on Boxing Day. Retail staff deserve a decent break over the festive period - we want to see stores close on Boxing Day going forward to give shopworkers some much-needed time off.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us here at Usdaw 🎄🎁❄️

Day 4 of strike action to oppose Tetrosyl's appalling use of fire and rehire on it's employees - we will continue to fight for our members on the picket line ✊

Update on Tetrosyl strike action - we will not stop supporting our members in the fight against draconian fire and rehire tactics ✊

📢 Our members at Tetrosyl were back on the picket line today in protest at the company’s use of fire-and-rehire tactics. They were joined by @elsieblundellmp.bsky.social, MP for Heywood and Middleton North, who was proud to stand alongside our members.

Thank you Sarah Hall MP for highlighting the need for better neurodiversity awareness in the workplace 👏 You can access support and advice on our website (via link in bio) 🔗

📣 We're continuing to fight for our members at Tetrosyl who are on the picket line to oppose the employer's appalling fire and rehire tactics Solidarity with Tetrosyl workers, Usdaw has your back ✊

The Employment Rights Bill has finally passed and will officially become law, marking the biggest uplift in workers' rights for a generation 🎉

As if fire and rehire tactics weren't bad enough, Tetrosyl is now undermining a lawful strike with plans to use agency staff to cover the duties of striking workers today and in future stoppages ❌ We require the company to STOP plans to use agency staff and STOP their fire and rehire practices ✋

We stand in solidarity with our members on strike at Tetrosyl - STOP fire and rehire now and respect your workers.

Enough is enough - pass this bill.

Staff at Tetrosyl's Rochdale site will strike over four days from 15th-22nd December after the company's ongoing attack on their workers We stand in solidarity with Tetrosyl workers who we will continue to support and repeat our call for the company to engage in talks with us

We are appalled by Tetrosyl’s disgraceful attack on their workforce - fire and rehire tactics have no place in 2025. Thank you Elsie Blundell MP for continuing to speak up for workers. We will continue our attempts to engage with Tetrosyl and supporting our members during this very difficult time.

We welcome the Chancellor's Budget announcement of a substantial increase in minimum wage rates which will make a real difference to working people and their families 📈

#Budget2025 Usdaw welcomes the Chancellor’s focus on tackling child poverty #SupportingParentsAndCarers www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

We all play a vital role in stopping violence against women and girls. Usdaw will continue to campaign to tackle sexual harassment, violence and abuse at work, raise awareness of the rights women have in the workplace and provide support, advice and guidance. There is #NoExcuse for abuse.

Minimum wage increase: Usdaw welcomes a 4.1% pay rise for millions of the lowest paid workers www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

An open letter to Zack Polanski We hope that Green Party Peers will see sense and commit to backing working people ✅

#NoExcuse Usdaw marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

Our delegation of members, reps and officials attended the STUC Disabled Workers' Conference at the weekend, addressing issues including new technologies, AI and poverty - thank you to everyone who attended! 👏

From today, women effectively work for free for the rest of the year. Why? Because the gender pay gap remains at 10.9% ⚖️ We're calling on the Chancellor to again significantly increase minimum wage rates in next week’s Budget, to help close the gender pay gap 💷

Equal Pay Day 2025: Usdaw calls for further substantial increases in minimum wage rates to help close the gender pay gap @fawcettsociety www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

STUC Disabled Workers Conference 2025: Usdaw seeks to tackle poverty and address the impact of new technology www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

"Maintaining eye contact with Peter Kyle while I say that..." 👀 😂 General Secretary Joanne Thomas sets out why the Employment Rights Bill MUST be delivered in full during her speech at the Co-operative Party Annual Conference 🗣️👏

Crime and Policing Bill - Peers debate delivery drivers: Usdaw welcomes the Minister’s offer of a meeting #FreedomFromFear #Respect4RetailWorkers @lordhanson.bsky.social www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

Free breakfast clubs: Usdaw welcomes Labour’s further support for working parents that could save them £450 per year #SupportingParentsAndCarers www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

Acas 50th anniversary: Usdaw congratulates Acas on 50 years of promoting good industrial relations and dispute resolution www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

Carers Rights Day 2025: Usdaw highlights rights of working carers and the gains made under Labour www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

Transgender Day of Remembrance 2025: Usdaw reps highlight their all-year campaigns against discrimination www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

It’s great to see Labour holding firm against opposition Peers’ attempts to water down the landmark Employment Rights Bill. Our general secretary @joannegsusdaw.bsky.social has written to Labour MPs thanking them for their continued support ⬇️

As the Employment Rights Bill returns to the Lords, we're once again calling on Tory and Lib Dem peers to drop their proposed amendments and allow the bill to be delivered in full ✅ This is the biggest upgrade to workers' rights in a generation - we urge peers to stand with working people ✊

Budget 2025: Usdaw calls for a focus on child poverty in working families and additional taxation of wealth not workers www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

Thank you to Rachel Hopkins MP and Sir Alan Campbell MP for supporting Respect Week and our Freedom From Fear campaign in the House of Commons 🤝

Retail workers are at the heart of our communities and they deserve to be treated with respect - violence and abuse toward shopworkers is not okay. #RespectWeek #FreedomFromFear

Employment Rights Bill back in the Lords: Usdaw urges Peers to end their attempts to water down workers’ rights #NewDeal4Workers www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

Deputy General Secretary Rab Donnelly met with Andrew Western MP and staff at Tesco Stretford today to show their support for Respect Week 🙌 Thank you to our members, reps, officials and MPs who have supported our campaign this week and helped to show that abuse is NOT part of the job ✋

Co-op Party Conference 2025: #Usdaw highlights the progress that’s being made through joint campaigning under a Labour government www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

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

Our recent survey of retail and distribution workers revealed shocking accounts of violence and abuse from workers on the frontline 🗣️ Behind every quote and statistic is a real person who should not face abuse just for doing their job ❌ #RespectWeek #FreedomFromFear

Respect Week 2025: Government recommits to help safeguard retail workers #FreedomFromFear www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...

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/...