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T HE BIMON T HLY M AG A Z INE F OR USDAW AC T I V IS T S – JA NUA RY/ F EBRUA RY 2 0 19 TOP CLASS REPS USDAW’S ACTIVISTS HONOURED R E CR UI T M E N T | HE A LT H & S A F E T Y | EQU A L I T IE S | NE W S | C A M PA I G NS
TIME FOR
BETTER PAY
Usdaw has set up a petition calling
for the Government to introduce
better pay and rights for all workers.
We need your help to reach 100,000
signatures and guarantee
a debate in Parliament.
sign and share the petition
www.usdaw.org.uk/T4BP
£10 PER HOUR MINIMUM WAGE
MINIMUM 16 HOUR CONTRACTS
RIGHT TO ‘NORMAL HOURS’ CONTRACT
NO TO ZERO HOURS CONTRACTS
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Contents | NETWORK
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
UNIVERSAL CREDIT
10 | The new single bene t is replacing the previous
system of working-age bene ts and tax credits.
ORGANISING AWARDS
12 | Usdaw’s 14th annual Organising Awards took place
in anuary. Network celebrates with the winners.
12 SATA CONFERENCE
20 | Brexit, employment, automation and bullying
topped the agenda at the biennial event.
EQUALITIES
32 | Usdaw has a vital role to play in speaking up for
members affected by sexual harassment.
MEMBERSHIP WEEK
18 34 | A colourful snapshot of events and campaigns that
took place during anuary Membership Week.
SUMMER SCHOOL
42 | ind out how to apply for this year’s popular
residential training course in September.
REGULARS
03 WELCOME
28 06 NEWS
18 ACTIVIST-IN-DEPTH
26 MEMBER OFFERS
28 RECRUITMENT & ORGANISING
38 HEALTH & SAFETY
44 STAFF
45 PUBLICATIONS UPDATE
34 46 OVER TO YOU
anuary ebruary 2 1 5
NETWORK | News
IN THE NEWS
Don’t forget to email the editor your view network@usdaw.org.uk
PETITIONING FOR BETTER PAY
U
sdaw general
secretary Paddy Lillis
has launched a Time
for Better Pay petition on
the gov.uk website.
In 2018 Usdaw
conducted a survey of
over 10,500 workers in
retail and associated
sectors which laid bare
the issues that working
people are facing as a
result of low pay, short
and zero hours contracts
and insecure work.
The ndings clearly
showed that low paid
workers were struggling
to pay gas and electricity
bills; missing rent and
mortgage payments and
missing meals to pay for
essential bills.
In response, Usdaw
launched its Time for “To build on the the petition and share it
Better Pay campaign last campaign we have also with friends, family and @UsdawUnion
year which aims to tackle launched the Time for colleagues.”
the causes of in-work Better Pay petition. The petition.parliament.uk/ UsdawUnion
poverty and develop an petition is now the fastest petitions/234531
economy where going growing on the .gov
UsdawUnion
to work guarantees that website, having passed TIME FOR BETTER
people can afford a basic 16,000 signatures in less PAY AIMS:
standard of living. than three weeks. This ■ A minimum wage rate of
Usdaw general means the Government at least £10 per hour for
secretary Paddy Lillis now has to respond to the all workers.
said: “Since its launch, petition. ■ A minimum contract of
the campaign’s message “However, the union 16 hours per week for
of ending the scourge is continuing to push everyone who wants it.
of in-work poverty has for 100,000 signatures ■ A contract based on
resonated with our that should trigger a an individual’s normal
reps and members and parliamentary debate. hours of work.
has been well received That’s why I’m urging reps ■ An end to zero-hours
in the press. and members to sign contracts.
6 January/February 2019
News | NETWORK
OBITUARY
IN BRIEF USDAW CAMPAIGNS UPDATE
PRIMARK LOBBYING GOVERNMENT
Primark returns to Bank
Buildings’ extension after Usdaw is disappointed that the through the statutory instrument
the Belfast store was gutted Government is ploughing ahead with process. We will be seeking a vote of the
by a ma or re in August proposals that will double the threshold whole House of Commons and asking
last year. Around half the for cases taken in the small claims court MPs to support our campaign.”
staff are returning to the to £2,000.
site, which is now open to The union believes that an increase OFFENSIVE WEAPONS
customers. The remaining to £2,000 in the small claims threshold Following the increase in acid and
staff are guaranteed to be will leave tens of thousands of injured knives being used as offensive weapons
paid for the contractual workers without legal representation the Government is looking at tightening
hours until at least April and worsen workplace health and the laws on the sale of these items.
next year. safety standards by making it less Usdaw supports the strengthening
likely that negligent employers will be of the law but there is no protection for
MBE HONOUR penalised. shopworkers who will be responsible
Usdaw rep Maureen Loxley Usdaw general secretary Paddy Lillis for enforcing the sale of these items.
has received an MBE for said: “We are very disappointed that Currently, the ome Office Minister
her work in the trade union MPs approved unfair and unnecessary does not accept the crucial role
movement. Maureen has measures that will signi cantly restrict shopworkers play in enforcing the law
been an active member of access to justice for injured workers. on age-restricted sales.
the union for over 20 years The government say that the bill will Usdaw general secretary Paddy Lillis
at a time when it was not tackle a whiplash epidemic but they fail said: “Our proposals for the protection
easy for Black women to do to mention that insurers will receive an of shopworkers have received cross-
so. Maureen’s achievement annual gift of £1.3bn. party support, so we hoped the
will be covered in more “Our campaign continues, because Government would support new
detail in a later edition of the threshold increase for employer legislation. However, we welcome the
Network. liability cases has yet to be adopted opportunity to meet and explain why
the amendments should be accepted.
RETAIL LOSSES “While the measures outlined are
According to the British a step in the right direction, we are
Retail Consortium around still hoping that Peers will support
70,000 retail jobs were lost amendments to the Bill as it goes
in the nal months of 2 1 through the House of Lords.”
and nearly a third of retail
businesses plan to shed
staff in the coming months. YOUNG WORKERS’ WEEK 11 – 17 MARCH 2019
A number of factors have
played a part in this such
as shoppers reining in their HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE
spending and switching to
buying online; coupled with Usdaw will be holding a National Young guarantees that people can afford a
retailers’ costs rising. Workers’ Week from 11 – 17 March basic standard of living.
2019. Events will be taking place all week,
DEBT RISES The week is an opportunity for union perhaps outside a local college or a
Household debts have activists to reach out to young workers street stall, recruiting young workers
reached a record average and share the campaigning work and encouraging them to play an
of £1 , . The TUC said that Usdaw does on issues that are active role in the union. Young worker
debts rose sharply in 2 1 important to them. The theme of this reps are being encouraged to talk to
as years of austerity and year’s campaign will be Time for Better non-members in their store about the
wage stagnation forced Pay. The campaign aims to tackle the campaign.
households to raise their causes of in-work poverty and develop For more information please contact
borrowing. an economy where going to work your local office.
January/February 2019 7
NETWORK | News SAVE OUR SHOPS USDAW FIGHTS FOR THE BELEAGUERED HIGH STREET WITH A NEW RETAIL STRATEGY The retail sector is facing one of the most challenging periods in its history. General secretary Paddy Lillis said: “The Government’s High Street Report makes a series of recommendations which go some way to tackling the problems on the high street and across the wider retail sector. “We urge the Government and expert panel to engage with us, support our strategy and give shopworkers a voice in the future of retail.” Usdaw’s proposed strategy for the future of retail is based on three ■ Introduce a range of measures to ■ Change the narrative to ensure key strands: tackle the issues affecting workers retail jobs are viewed as ‘real jobs’ ■ A new economic frame to support in the sector including minimum by getting a commitment from and develop the sector including pay of £10 per hour; minimum employers/government to invest a comprehensive review of contracts of 16 hours (for those in skills within the retail sector; commercial rents and business who want them); and the right a robust strategy on how to deal rates; reform of tax laws; and to an employment contract that with automation; and a seat for closing the gap between CEO pay re ects an individual’s actual Usdaw on the Expert Advisory and workers. hours of work. Panel on High Streets. MARKS AND SPENCER MORE CLOSURES HIT THE HIGH STREET Marks and Spencer announced a management to abandon their further 17 store closures, putting long-held resistance to recognising over 1,000 jobs at risk. Usdaw as the union to represent its Usdaw national officer ave Gill staff. said: “We’ve seen a fourth wave “At this time of great uncertainty, of closures announced, which is staff need to be assured that an devastating news for the staff in experienced and knowledgeable those stores and the uncertainty trade union is interrogating the continues for everyone else. This company’s business case for this piecemeal approach to reorganising reorganisation, ensuring that all is extremely distressing for the staff. avenues to save jobs are explored “Usdaw has thousands of and staff are treated with dignity, members working for Marks and fairness and respect. Spencer and the staff now need, “We are providing our members more than ever, the representation with the support and representation and support of an independent they re uire throughout this difficult trade union. We again urge M&S time.” 8 January/February 2019
News | NETWORK
IN BRIEF LGBT HISTORY MONTH – FEBRUARY
ZERO-HOURS CELEBRATE DIVERSITY
From April to June 2018,
the number of workers LGBT history month is celebrated every
on zero-hours contracts year in February. It’s an important
decreased from 883,000 to opportunity to shine a light on the lives
780,000 which equates to and achievements of LGBT people and
2.4 per cent of the working show solidarity with LGBT communities
population. around the world.
GBT istory Month rst started in
DURHAM MINERS the USA in October 1994. It was then
The organisers have initiated in the UK by Schools OUT in
launched a campaign to February 2005. Both were based on the
raise £25,000 to improve creation of the highly successful Black
and develop the annual History Month.
event, which will take The aim is to promote diversity and
place on 13 July. Last year equality, increase the visibility of LGBT
more than 200,000 people people and their lives, raise awareness
attended which drove and work towards making institutions Usdaw is supporting the Love Equality
up the costs of the free safer spaces for the LGBT community. campaign for equal marriage rights.
festival. It’s sometimes easy to think that Usdaw reps stand up to support
equality has been achieved, but in equality at work every day and we want
DEBENHAMS the UK and around the world Lesbian, you to celebrate with us.
The collapse of Patisserie Gay, Bisexual and Transgender LGBT history month is run by a
Valerie cafes has dealt a people face discrimination, violence voluntary steering group but local
fresh blow to Debenhams and harassment on a daily basis just organisations and individuals are
as the café chain closed because of who they are. Closer to invited to create their own events.
outlets in department home, Northern Ireland is the only Check out the new LGBT History
stores. Seventeen country in the UK that still bans civil Month webpage for ways to get
Debenhams stores will marriage for same sex couples and involved! www.usdaw.org.uk
no longer have café
concessions leaving the
EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS AND BREXIT
retailer with oorspace that
isn’t earning money.
ASDA/SAINSBURY’S
PROTECT HARD WON RIGHTS
The Competition Markets Usdaw is concerned that the current engage with trade unions on the issue.
Authority (CMA) has deal to take the UK out of the EU does This means we have little faith that
indicated that it is likely to not guarantee maintaining employment the Government would deliver on any
extend its investigation rights. Europe has delivered core promises and we oppose MPs accepting
into the proposed merger. employment rights that Usdaw anything short of legal guarantees on
The eight-week extension members rely on, such as: paid holidays maintaining existing employment rights
will allow the authority to and proper rest breaks; safeguards and implementing all new rights that
review whether or not the against discrimination; equal treatment the EU adopts after Brexit.
merger poses a substantial for part-time workers; information “These rights are minimum
risk to competition or and consultation in the workplace; employment standards that help
adversely affect consumers. TUPE rights for transferring workers, ensure fairness in the workplace and
and important health and safety a level playing eld that stops rogue
HMV protections. employers undercutting rivals at the
Sports Direct founder Mike General secretary Paddy Lillis expense of their staff. We have to
Ashley is reported to be said: “The Conservative record on ensure that a post-Brexit Britain does
in talks with HMV about employment rights is poor and this not spiral downwards into low wages
buying the business. government has completely failed to and insecure employment.”
January/February 2019 9
WHAT IS
UNIVERSAL CREDIT?
U
niversal credit (UC) is a new problems inherent in the system the ea re e g rst a me t
bene t that is being introduced Government has once again had to There is a delay of at least ve weeks
by the government for people delay moving people onto universal from when a person makes a claim
both in and out of work. credit. They are planning to begin and before they receive their rst
This single bene t is replacing moving the ma ority of people onto payment. This is causing serious
the previous system of working- UC from 2 2 and they expect this nancial hardship for thousands of
age bene ts and tax credits. All the process to be completed by 2 2 . families and there is evidence that
following bene ts are being rolled when universal credit comes into an
into a single payment under UC What are the issues with area the use of food banks rises.
■ Working Tax Credit WTC universal credit?
■ Child Tax Credit Most claimants will be worse off. tsm more t to
■ ousing Bene t The original purpose of simplifying ma e a a m
■ ncome Support universal credit has been Claims must be made online, and
■ ob-Seekers Allowance undermined by a series of cuts. there is little or no support for those
■ mployment and The introduction of the bene t who struggle with their T skills or
Support Allowance. cap, a free e to working age bene ts, don’t have access to the internet.
the reduction of working allowances,
When will UC be rolled out? the removal of the rst child a me t s assesse a a
Universal credit was introduced premium and the two-child limit for mo t ot ee
in 2 1 with around 1 million new claimants have meant a This causes signi cant difficulties
people being migrated on to the real cut in support for working to four-weekly paid staff because
new bene t. ue to the numerous families. there is one month every year where
10 January/February 2019Universal Credit | NETWORK
fundamentally overhauled because to highlight the issues caused by
■ t is pushing people into nancial universal credit.
difficulty.
■ There is evidence to suggest that Gained concessions from the
in areas where universal credit is Government
rolled out the use of food banks ollowing intense pressure from
goes up. Usdaw and other organisations,
■ t is incredibly complex and the the Government has made some
W is already struggling to changes to UC. owever, these don’t
manage existing claims. go far enough and Usdaw will be
keeping up the pressure for the roll
Usdaw general secretary addy out to be halted until the issues have
illis said espite the number of been resolved.
organisations raising serious issues
about the design and impact of Join the conversation
universal credit the government has ave you got a universal credit story
so far neglected to address these to tell f you have been affected by
concerns. universal credit we would like to hear
Usdaw has been at the forefront your story, to help us strengthen our
of the campaign to stop the rollout campaign messages and build up a
of universal credit. picture of how UC is affecting Usdaw
members.
WHAT HAS THE UNION www.usdaw.org.uk/yourUCstory
DONE SO FAR?
Usdaw is not a bene ts advice
organisation therefore the rst step
was to gain a better understanding
of how universal credit affects I NEED ADVICE ABOUT MY
Usdaw members. BENEFITS – WHERE CAN
Usdaw’s ‘Time or Better ay’ I GO FOR HELP?
survey included uestions on
universal credit and the results Usdaw cannot give direct
demonstrate that members are advice about benefits, but we
struggling. can signpost members to get
they receive two pay packets in in touch with charities and
the assessment period, and thus Made the argument organisations who can give
their bene ts are either drastically Usdaw has been highlighting the expert advice, to help you
reduced or stopped entirely the problems with universal credit for a make your claim if you need it,
following month. number of years. This has included and assist you with an appeal
lobbying M s and bringing motions if you believe there has been
The ‘claimant commitment’ to the TUC congress and to the a mistake.
This is a contract between the abour arty Conference.
claimant and the epartment for Citizens Advice Bureau
Work and ensions and may include Campaigned www.citizensadvice.org.uk
re uirements about what they will Usdaw’s ‘Time or Better ay’
do to look for work or increase the campaign has included calls for Money Advice Service
number of hours they work. ailing changes to universal credit. Helpline : 0300 500 5000
to do so, can result in ‘sanctions’ to Over 1, members lobbied www.moneyadviceservice.
the amount of bene ts received in their local M supporting the org.uk
the future. union’s campaign for a fairer deal
for everyone being moved from tax Gov UK
What is Usdaw’s position on credits onto universal credit. Information on government
universal credit? services, including benefits,
Usdaw believes that the roll out Joint work with CPAG www.gov.uk
of universal credit should be Usdaw has teamed up with the
immediately halted and the system Child overty Action Group C AG
January/February 2019 11NETWORK | Organising Awards 2018
REPS SHINE AT
USDAW AWARDS
The union celebrates exceptional activists from
across the country at glittering ceremony.
R eps took centre stage
at Usdaw’s 14th annual
Organising Awards in
Manchester. The event is unique
progress over recent years.
“Despite the challenges on the
high street we still have membership
levels we can be proud of. Our
in the trade union movement and dedicated team of reps and officials
helps to properly recognise the signed up almost 94,000 new
outstanding contribution Usdaw members in 2018 and our total
reps make in the year. membership was over 431,000 at
The ever-popular event took place the end of the year.
in Manchester and saw talented “This year, like every year, we
and committed reps from all seven received an exceptionally high
divisions attend a ceremony to standard of nominations, therefore I
celebrate the very best recruiters, congratulate every nominee.
organisers and campaigners in the “I also want to take this
union. opportunity to thank the thousands
General secretary Paddy of reps who have not won awards
Lillis, deputy general secretary but have worked hard on behalf of
Dave McCrossen and president the union. Reps who expertly juggle
Amy Murphy played host, with their work and union duties as well
special guest Paul Nowak, deputy as their family commitments to
general secretary of the TUC. They ensure that Usdaw members receive
presented national awards to 10 the best support possible.”
winners in nine categories.
“The Organising Awards are all MOST PROMISING NEW ACTIVIST
about recognising the hard work MARK JEFFERY
our reps do on a daily basis and the Since becoming a rep in early 2018
real difference this makes to their Mark found himself embroiled in
colleagues’ lives,” said Paddy. difficult wage negotiations at Tayto
“Our reps have engaged in a in Corby. Mark worked through
wide range of campaigns defending the discussions and excelled at
workers’ rights and promoting the communicating the complexities of
work of the union. It’s this grassroot the deal to his members. He also
support that helps the union win played a vital role in winning an
important victories that directly enhanced recognition agreement
bene t our members. n addition, with provision for three extra reps.
it’s our reps who put themselves on “I’m absolutely buzzing. It’s the
the line to make sure that companies rst time ’ve been nominated so
are adhering to their agreements didn’t think I would win,” said Mark.
and providing a safe and legal “It’s been really hard work with
environment for their employees. some very tricky, but successful, pay
“Without our reps, Usdaw would negotiations. The event is amazing
not have made such fantastic and I’m really happy to be here.”
12 January/February 2019THE NATIONAL WINNERS
Back row (l-r): Mary Flynn, Tommy Ryan,
Michaela Parsons, Margaret Baxter,
Dawn Cobb and Ray Stuart.
Middle row (l-r): Michael Anderson,
Tracy Jane White, Nikki Fitzsimmons
and Mark Jeffery.
Front row (l-r): Jeanette McKnight,
Joanne Carleton and Cheva Collins.General secretary Paddy Lillis, deputy general secretary
Dave McCrossen, TUC deputy general secretary Paul
Nowak and president Amy Murphy present the Primark
Belfast team of reps with their award.
HEALTH AND SAFETY REP AWARD equality is an important part of this CAMPAIGNS AWARD
RAY STUART movement,” said Michael. MICHAELA PARSONS
When health and safety standards in “If you want change then you Michaela excels at promoting Usdaw
his Tesco store reached an all-time will nd that this is normally driven to the general public – a skill that
low, Ray could no longer stand by by the unions. I’m amazed and comes in handy for Aldi, Lidl and
and let things deteriorate further. He surprised I won.“ Marks and Spencer campaigns.
took on the role of health and safety A passionate advocate for the
rep and has overseen a dramatic UNION LEARNING REP AWARD vulnerable, Michaela played a key
uplift in standards. Timescales for TRACY JANE WHITE role in driving a Period Poverty
important repairs, once measured in Tracy is renowned for opening campaign by raising awareness of
weeks, have been reduced to days. the doors of Lifelong Learning to the issue among workers and the
“I attribute a lot of my success as many members as possible. public.
to the Usdaw tutors and my area However, she upped her game even “I work on nights in Tesco so
organiser,” said Ray. “Without their further when Tesco introduced it’s important to promote Usdaw
support I wouldn’t be here. My online payslips. When Tracy saw campaigns like you would on days,”
manager is very supportive of me her colleagues were struggling she said Michaela. This is the rst time
and we work together to resolve took her iPad into all her local stores ’ve been nominated and the rst
issues. I’m delighted I’ve won.” and helped her colleagues become time I’ve won. I’m shocked and
familiar with the new system. speechless and that doesn’t happen
EQUALITIES AWARD “I’m really proud of the work I’ve very often! The event is absolutely
MICHAEL ANDERSON done around mental health,” said fantastic and I’m really happy to be
Michael has an exemplary track Tracy. “It’s really important to raise here.”
record of campaigning for the rights awareness and remove the stigma
of ethnic minority and migrant around it. I’m also the Dementia TEAM RECRUITMENT AND
workers. He’s a regular speaker at Champion and I’ve been trying to get ORGANISING AWARD
A M and the rst Usdaw member of people to talk about dementia. PRIMARK BELFAST
the STUC Black Workers’ Committee. “When my name was called out When the Belfast branch of Primark
Michael, who works at Tesco, takes I just sat there thinking someone was gutted by a re in August 2 1
an active role in promoting equality else had won. I’m still in shock. the Usdaw reps excelled themselves
issues among fellow members. Everybody deserves a round of during the discussion over the fate
“Trade unions are some of the applause and a pat on the back just of their members. Thanks to their
biggest organisations in society and for getting nominated.” efforts, all staff were retained and
14 January/February 2019Organising Awards 2018 | NETWORK
paid their contractual hours, with organiser, the office staff and the and is also a great communicator
opportunities for redeployment to divisional officer who are always of information, which has helped
nearby stores. ready to help. When you’re a rep her members get to grips with the
Jo Carleton, Mary Flynn, Jeanette you’re part of one big team.” changes to skills payments in Tesco
McKnight and Cheva Collins during 2018.
accepted the award on behalf of the INDIVIDUAL ORGAINING AWARD “I’m an Usdaw rep and a health
Primark reps team. NIKKI FITZSIMMONS and safety rep so I do a lot of
t’s been a really difficult time Nikki, an Academy graduate with a recruitment in store,” said Dawn.
for all our colleagues. We’ve spent background in Tesco store security “Recently, we lost our night shift
the last ve months supporting has done vital work to improve the and went on days. I had to coach
them with the challenges they faced safety of the stores in her area. 1 members of staff while going
working in different locations. We’ve She is also keen to promote the through the changes myself. I’m
also been working with the company union’s campaigns, having organised overwhelmed I’ve won. It’s fantastic
to ensure our members were successful Parents and Carers, to know that the union recognises
nancially supported during this Checkout Learning and Freedom and appreciates the work you do for
time. We are delighted and over the From Fear events. members.”
moon with this award.” “I’m absolutely ecstatic. I didn’t
think I would win as I’m still relatively OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
INDIVIDUAL RECRUITMENT AWARD new to the role,” said Nikki. AWARD JOINT WINNER
TOMMY RYAN “The event is wonderful and it’s MARGARET BAXTER
Tommy’s energy, skills and rm-but- great to be here. I’m really proud of Margaret proves that union activity
fair attitude see him regularly bring getting 24/7 security in an express doesn’t have to end when you retire
in impressive recruitment gures. store where previously they had from work. A member of 44 years’
Keen to leave the union standing in none. The problems with shoplifting standing, Margaret continues to
good stead when he eventually and abuse have gone down while campaign on women’s and all trade
steps down, Tommy takes the time membership has gone up.” union issues. She sits on the retired
to mentor other reps. members’ committee and was a
“I’m totally overwhelmed at OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT trailblazer for representation of
winning the award,” said Tommy. AWARD JOINT WINNER women within Usdaw.
“My success with recruiting has DAWN COBB “I’m just completely stunned. I
largely been down to a good Dawn always goes the extra mile don’t feel like I’ve done anything
working relationship with the Tesco and plays a part in her members’ more than what thousands of our
management team. I have also been working lives from the day they join. members do day in day out. It’s such
very lucky to have a great support She is eager to help other members an honour to win and I will treasure
network which includes my area in their personal development this award.”
DIVISIONAL WINNERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
SOUTH WALES AND
WESTERN DIVISION
STANDING (from left):
Stuart Esslemont, Darren
Jelfs, Mike Walker (deputy
divisional officer), Debbie
Wilson (executive councillor),
Elliot Osborne (executive
councillor), Tracey Lowther
(divisional council chair) and
Dave Woodhams.
SEATED (from left): Dale
Duddridge, Phil Birkett, Crian
Williams, Anne Meacock, Nick
Ireland (divisional officer),
Helen Couppleditch and Dawn
Cobb.
Continued...
January/February 2019 15NETWORK | Retail Trades Conference
EASTERN DIVISION
STANDING (from left):
Steven Collins, Jason Bragg,
Simon Vincent (executive
councillor), Jacqui Cross
(divisional council chair),
Nigel Scully (divisional
officer), Chris Henry (deputy
divisional officer), Jacqui
Thurgood (executive
councillor) and Michael
Cossington.
SEATED (from left): Emma
Padden, Geoff Page, Ray
Stuart, Tommy Ryan, Jean
Bridger, Maurina Joseph-
James and Paul Foot.
NORTH EASTERN
DIVISION
STANDING (from left): Mike
Dixon (executive councillor),
Brian Loughhead (executive
councillor), Joanne Thomas
(divisional officer), Neil
Hutchinson, Jack Pashley,
Allan Ross and Scott
Castelow.
SEATED (from left): Trevor
James Francis, Cathy
Godfrey (deputy divisional
officer), John Tyreman,
Tracy Jane White, Angela
Partington, Maxine Watson
and Michaela Parsons.
SOUTHERN
DIVISION
STANDING (from left):
John Barstow (executive
councillor), Tom Hemmings,
Jiri Marek, Rick Hammond,
Gary Drew and Jamie
Armstrong.
SEATED (from left): Edwina
Fairbrass, William Dew,
Debbie Randall (executive
councillor), Sue Merrell
(divisional officer), Sujata
Patel (divisional council
chair), Sue Prynn (deputy
divisional officer) and Jackie
Gilmore.
18 January/February 2019Organising Awards 2018 | NETWORK
UNIVERSAL CREDIT: THE BASICS
MIDLANDS
DIVISION
STANDING (from left): Gavin
Dadley (divisional officer),
Warwick Maddison, Janusz
Sitkowski, Kate MacLeod
(executive councillor),
Andrea Watts (executive
councillor), Gareth Davies
(deputy divisional officer),
Mark Jeffery and Jackie
Hendry (divisional council
chair).
SEATED (from left): Cezar
Andronic, Simon Willmott,
Nikki Fitzsimmons, Jackie
Stevens, Sara Farrar, Bill
Rana and Robert Parry.
SCOTTISH
DIVISION
STANDING (from left):
Richie Venton (executive
councillor), Tracy Gilbert
(deputy divisional officer),
Stewart Forrest (divisional
officer), Daniel Waddell,
Jean Hession (executive
councillor), Neil MacDonald
(divisional council chair)
and Lee Moore.
SEATED (from left): Ashley
Dunbar, Michael Anderson,
William Brammer, Lillias
Peden, Jim McFadyen,
Roseann McAllister and
Fiona Mackintosh.
NORTH WEST
DIVISION
STANDING (from left):
Joanne Carleton, Mike
Aylward (divisional officer),
Janes Jones (executive
councillor), Chris Winwood
(executive councillor),
Emma Cunningham,
Maureen Hurst, Amanda
Bailey-Coll (deputy
divisional officer), Brenda
Shaw (executive councillor),
Billy Smith and Tony Clare
(deputy divisional officer).
SEATED (from left): Mary
Flynn, John Goodwin,
Richard Henry Rigby,
Margaret Baxter, Terry Adair
(divisional council chair),
Gaz Phillips and Linda
Wylie.
January/February 2019 19Ten minutes with...
KAREN O’NEILL
N
etwork spoke to Scottish ensure management were treating different members across the
activist Karen O’Neill about her their employees fairly and with building.
time on the union’s Academy respect.
programme and being part of the What’s involved in being a rep at
big team of 15 reps at Tesco Bank in How many reps are part of the Tesco Bank?
Glasgow. team at Tesco Bank? In general, it’s making sure our
There are 15 reps looking after 900 colleagues have the support they
Tell us about your job and why members over six oors, it’s a really need, whenever they need it, and
you became active with Usdaw? big site. We also have two health and helping them to have a voice at work.
I’ve been working full-time at Tesco safety reps and two lifelong learning As a rep I’ve been involved in dealing
Bank for ve years now as an reps. with a variety of situations and
underwriter. I became a rep about We all work really well together and representations from everyday
four years ago, quite quickly after split our duties accordingly. issues in the workplace to personal
signing up to be a member. I was We each try to represent colleagues issues affecting colleagues in their
keen to get involved straight away. who work in different departments home life too.
I wanted to help create a good to our own to avoid con icts of Mental health is often something
working environment for staff, make interest and this also ensures that that crops up. It’s great that it’s
sure they know their rights and all the reps meet and get to know now a subject that’s more openly
18 January/February 2019Activist-in-Depth| NETWORK
talked about. I’m also involved in Thankfully I completed the course What are you hoping to do next?
other union activity such as wage and I’m really proud of what I have I’ve just been accepted onto this
negotiations. achieved. year’s Academy2 so I’m over the
moon, I can’t wait to get started.
Do you feel confident in your role What have you been up to since I’ve also submitted a proposition for
as a rep? the Academy? Usdaw’s Annual Delegate Meeting
Yes. I feel that I could deal with any Since coming back from the in May and I’ll be attending as a
challenge I’m faced with thanks to Academy, I’ve been to a federation delegate and hoping to get up and
the training and skills I’ve learned weekend and I spent a month out on speak on the rostrum. I’ve never
through Usdaw. stand-down. been before so I’m really excited.
Attending federation schools has Going out on stand-down following I think I’ll learn a lot from the
been particularly useful as they’ve the Academy was a really great experience and it will give me a real
focused on particular topics such experience, I felt like I was ‘tooled con dence boost. ’m ust taking
as pensions and mental health. up’ to the max. It gave me the things one step at a time. I love
Additionally, my experience on the opportunity to put everything I’d being a rep and the responsibilities
Academy has been invaluable. learned into practice. It was the that come with it. I truly believe I’ve
The skills I’ve learned through run up to Christmas too so I was found my calling and I’m excited to
Usdaw are not just useful in the inundated with inductions. see what the future holds.
workplace but in everyday life too.
If there’s ever anything I’m unsure
about I know I can contact the union
ALL ABOUT KAREN
for support.
Tell us more about the Academy, Where do you live? If you could instantly become
did you enjoy it? In Glasgow with Stuart, my an expert in something what
It was a really enjoyable experience partner of 18 years, and our would it be?
and I learned a lot about the union daughters Rebecca (11) and The Law. I would love to know all
and myself. Usdaw trust you to go Jessica (13). about it.
out and be in charge of your own
diary, visiting workplaces you’ve How do you like to spend your If you could take three things to
never been into before and being an spare time? a desert island with you what
advocate of the union. There were I don’t get much spare time but would they be?
some challenges, I was banned from when I do I love spending time Suntan lotion, because I burn
a store because the management with the family and going to the really easily, my favourite music
didn’t like the union being there, cinema. and my family.
but times like that only made me
stronger. The Academy makes you Favourite food? Mexican Any hobbies?
realise your weaknesses and turn Favourite film? True Romance I used to be a Scottish champion
them into strengths. I met lots Favourite clothes? My jeans at Karate but had to give it up due
of people and now when I’m out Favourite music? I love music in to injury. I would love to take it up
and about in Glasgow there are so general but my favourite is house. again and aim for my black belt.
many faces I recognise and so many
people to say hello to.
Did the Academy help you
overcome any personal battles?
While I was on the Academy my
uncle passed away a week after
being diagnosed with stomach
cancer. t was a very difficult time.
I was struggling to carry on as I
was grieving and just wanted to
give it up, but I knew that my uncle
would’ve wanted me to do well and
that gave me the strength to carry
on and do the best that I could do. IF YOU WANT TO BE THE NEXT ACTIVIST IN-DEPTH EMAIL: NETWORK@USDAW.ORG.UK
January/February 2019 19SATA REPS TALK BREXIT, BULLYING AND AUTOMATION I t was a full house at the Village policy agreed by our members at not ust in numbers, but in in uence Hotel in Warrington for the ADM, and on the results of a survey and the very best reps in the trade biennial SATA conference in sent to every single member. The union movement ’m con dent that November. survey had a staggering 10,500 we are strong enough to weather The conference was attended by responses telling us about the the storm.” Usdaw general secretary Paddy Lillis impact of low pay and insecure work. who gave delegates an update on It’s been receiving good attention BREXIT AND EMPLOYMENT the work he’d been doing during his in the media and from politicians. Following a turbulent few weeks of rst 1 days in office. Over the next 12 months we will be Brexit negotiations Joanne Cairns, “We all have much to be proud bringing it to life in workplaces. deputy head of Usdaw’s research of in our union,” said Paddy. “We’ve Our reps and officials are working and economics department, gave bucked the trend of falling union hard, often in difficult circumstances, delegates an update on Brexit and membership with our organising to deliver the very best deal we can the possible impact on employment model and we’re highly regarded as for our members. We have some rights. the campaigning union. really tough times ahead. However, Joanne reiterated Usdaw’s “Our newest campaign, Time with our hard-hitting, member-led position. “The UK is leaving the for Better Pay, is based entirely on campaigns, a strategy for growth, European Union on 29 March 2019. 20 January/February 2019
Delegates at the Sata conference in November last year
The situation changes every day so market, customs union or any other advanced rapidly and up to 30 per
it is impossible to predict what will arrangement. cent of jobs could be at risk.
happen next. However, Usdaw’s “Going forward, Usdaw will be “This is a priority for Usdaw
position is absolutely clear. Workers working with the TUC and the because we have signi cant
should not pay the price of Brexit. Labour Party to seek the best numbers of members in sectors that
“In recent years, more and more possible outcome for our members.” are most likely to be impacted such
UK workers have relied on the as retail, warehousing and transport.
principles of EU law to defend and AUTOMATION “Usdaw’s Future of Work survey
enforce their workplace rights. Any Usdaw research assistant found that 64 per cent of members
deal must maintain workers’ rights Matt Johnson gave delegates a support increasing investment in
such as equal pay, holidays and presentation on The Future of Work technology in the workplace; only a
health and safety protections. and Automation. third said they received adequate
“The UK is heavily reliant on EU “Automation is the technology training and 75 per cent were not
trade and any barriers or tariffs by which a process or system con dent that the employer would
are likely to hit the poorer regions is performed with minimum provide adequate training when new
of the country hardest. We remain human assistance,” said Matt. technology was introduced in the
open to all options on this – single “Developments in technology have future.
January/February 2019 21NETWORK | Sata Conference
“The key issues for us as a union ■ NACO merger – The merger of commercial rents and reforming
are how to mitigate the impact on NACO (the National Association of the tax system to create a level
workers, how to minimise job losses Cooperative Officials into the Sata playing eld between online and
and how to make sure workers section of Usdaw following a ballot ‘bricks and mortar’ retailers.
bene t. which resulted in 82 per cent
“We will need a coherent strategy voting in favour of the merger. BULLYING AND HARASSMENT
to deal with automation that should ■ Restructuring – Continued to see Usdaw e ualities officer o Bird
include the legal right to collective signi cant restructuring exercises gave a presentation on bullying and
consultation; training, education that have hit Sata members hard harassment.
and upskilling for workers; a robot as employers have looked to Bullying and harassment are
tax; looking at schemes such as a reduce costs and streamline their issues that go to the very core of
universal basic income to support businesses. what we as trade unionists believe
those that are displaced and ■ Tesco’s decision to close its call in, said o.
ensuring improved productivity centre operation in Cardiff in “The right of every worker to be
leads to higher wages, a shorter 2017 and transfer operations to treated with dignity and respect in
working week and a younger undee has probably had the the workplace. Unfortunately, it’s
retirement age. single biggest impact on Sata a right that isn’t a reality for many
membership in the last two years. members.
NATIONAL OFFICER’S REPORT ■ Industrial retail strategy – Bullying costs the U economy
Usdaw national officer aniel the union has developed a around 18 billion pounds a year
Adams gave delegates an update comprehensive industrial strategy in lost productivity, absenteeism
on the sector and an overview of that looks at the economic and staff recruitment costs. Most
developments within the union. framework, business rates, of the surveys into bullying show
22 January/February 2019Sata Conference| NETWORK
WHAT IS SATA?
Sata is the professional and members by negotiating better
managerial section of Usdaw, one pay and conditions.
of Britain’s largest trade unions Being a member of the union
with over 430,000 members. also gives you the opportunity
Sata negotiates for staff in retail, to have a say in issues that affect
wholesale, distribution, home your working life.
shopping and a large number of As a member of Sata you have
process industries. access to professional advice
Sata is a specialist section that about your rights and will be
pursues their members particular supported by our highly trained
interests. Usdaw helps Sata union reps and officials.
USDAW MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES
REPRESENTATION IN MEETINGS
There are over 10,000 Usdaw reps in workplaces across the country
and many of these are Sata reps. If you have a problem at work
that around 1 in 10 workers have or need advice on an issue Sata reps are on hand to advise and
experienced bullying at work in represent you in grievance, disciplinary and sickness meetings. The
the last two years and almost half union can also provide specialist advice on pensions, health and
of all workers have experienced ill safety and legal queries.
treatment.
t is difficult to identify due to a FREE ACCIDENT COVER
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of behaviours can be classed as you free accident cover. If you win, you keep 100 per cent of your
bullying and it can vary according to compensation. If you have an accident please contact our free
the context and the perceptions of helpline FirstCall Usdaw on 0800 055 6333.
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January/February 2019 23TIME FOR
BETTER PAY
Going out to work should mean a decent standard
of living for everyone. That’s why Usdaw is calling on
the Government to tackle low pay and insecure work
through our Time for Better Pay campaign.
what are we calling for?
We want the Government to strengthen workers’
rights by introducing:
■ A minimum wage rate of £10 per hour for all
workers.
■ A minimum contract of 16 hours per week for
everyone who wants it.
■ A contract based on an individual’s normal hours
of work.
■ An end to zero-hours contracts.
We believe that these rights would go a long way
towards tackling in-work poverty and the UK’s
mental health crisis.
PLEASE DISPLA
YOUR NOTICEBO£10 PER HOUR MINIMUM WAGE
sign and MINIMUM 16 HOUR CONTRACTS
share the RIGHT TO ‘NORMAL HOURS’ CONTRACT
petition NO TO ZERO HOURS CONTRACTS
We want the Government to take workers’
concerns seriously.
A petition has been set up calling for them to
introduce these improvements for all workers
as soon as possible.
www.usdaw.org.uk/T4BP
We need 100,000 signatures to guarantee a
debate in Parliament on our Time for Better Pay
Campaign.
join today
As well as the petition, we’re using all available avenues to make sure that
politicians understand that workers need stronger employment rights.
The more members we have, the more likely it is that their experiences and
concerns will be listened to.
Joining the Union gives you protection at work, and a stronger voice. If you
haven’t already joined, please talk to your workplace rep. You can also join
online at www.usdaw.org.uk/join
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July/August 2018 2NETWORK | Recruitment & Organising
PROTECTING WORKERS
FROM VIOLENCE AND ABUSE
Respect Week provides the ideal opportunity for reps across the country to play
an active role in one of the union’s biggest campaigns – Freedom From Fear.
O
ver 1,000 events, organised entering the store and ask them of 14 elected Usdaw reps who
by Usdaw’s reps, took place to ll in the campaign survey. The meet four times a year. The reps
across the UK in November feedback from the day was really discuss developments within the
to raise awareness of the violence, positive and we managed to collect company, share knowledge and
threats and abuse that retail staff over 100 signatures.” experience and develop campaigns
are frequently subjected to. Roger has been a rep and health and priorities. The committee took
and safety rep at the store since responsibility for organising the
ROGER BOURNE 2013. He is an active member of latest Respect Week campaign at
TESCO PARK FARM, ASHFORD the union and has attended union Jenny’s store in Lincoln.
The Southern divisional equalities events such as the annual delegate “A campaign needs everyone’s
forum used Respect Week to hold meeting and black members’ support to make sure it’s a success,”
a successful joint anti-racism and weekend workshop. He’s part of said Jenny, 50.
Freedom From Fear campaign at a team of four reps at Park Farm “At Tesco Lincoln we are a strong
forum member Roger Bourne’s who are all keen to ensure their team of 11 reps, including health
Tesco store in Ashford. colleagues are supported at work. and safety and union learning
“This part of the country has a lot “At the end of the day we just want reps, looking after 300 members.
of migrant workers working in retail to be there for the members and We’ve also got a great manager
jobs and with the political issues make sure they have access to the who supports our union work
surrounding Brexit, racist incidents help they need, when they need it. and ensures our campaigns run
have been on the rise,” said Roger, “From a personal perspective, smoothly.
53, who joined the forum a year ago. I’ve learned so much over the “The in-store reps got involved
“We wanted to highlight the abuse last ve years with Usdaw and ’m in the Respect Week campaign day
that some of our members from really grateful for the development alongside the divisional committee
diverse backgrounds are subjected opportunities.” which was great and allowed us to
to on a daily basis and spread the really push the campaign message
message that it’s not acceptable. JENNY SALISBURY and speak to lots of people.
“Planning the campaign day was TESCO EXTRA LINCOLN “The colourful campaign materials
really straightforward thanks to Activist Jenny Salisbury became and branding really helped to attract
the supportive management at the an Usdaw rep in 2010. She’s also a people’s attention and as a result
store. They were happy to cooperate health and safety rep, union learning we were able to start conversations
and facilitate whatever we needed to rep, branch chair and has been about the value of the campaign.
make sure the event could go ahead. a member of the Eastern Tesco “At the end of the day we felt we
“On the day, we set up our stall divisional committee since 2016. had done our best and given the
in the foyer so that we could speak There are seven Tesco divisional public a greater understanding of
to staff and customers as they were committees each comprising the union’s work.”
A CAMPAIGN DAY NEEDS MEMBERSHIP FOR WEEK ENDED 19 JANUARY 2019
EVERYONE’S SUPPORT TO South Wales & Western 49,940 Scottish 44,323
MAKE SURE IT IS A SUCCESS Eastern 62,078 Southern 63,935
Midlands 56,830 North West 91,865
FROM START TO FINISH North Eastern 60,666 Total 429,637
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