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"I'm 22 and doing this... that's really cool." 💜 💬 Newly appointed Area Organiser at just 22, Rhianna Ross chats to us about the journey to her new role, what she's learned along the way and her aspirations for the future 👏 Watch the full interview on YouTube ➡️ youtu.be/39Ca8W9LmMM

New trade union access rights start from today!! 🎉 Under the Employment Rights Act, trade unions will be able to speak directly with staff in workplaces across the UK, making it easier to reach, recruit and support workers 💜 Work in retail or distribution and not a trade union member yet? 🙋🏽‍♀️ Find out how we can support you at work ➡️ usdaw.org.uk/join-usdaw/

We are urging Gordon Brothers to protect the livelihoods of 11,000 people. Poundland’s future currently hangs in the balance as the majority owners refused a solvent bid from Martin Property group, which increased the probability that the business could fall into administration. This is not acceptable - Gordon Brothers must prioritise a unified buyer and protect their workers now.

We had a fantastic Retail Trades Conference over the weekend! 🎉 Usdaw reps and officials came together to discuss organising, new access rights and how we continue to build a stronger union for our members ✊ Thank you to everyone who attended! 💜

Some nightmares are closer to home than you think… 📞 A short horror film by Usdaw 🎬

We caught up with Deputy General Secretary Rab Donnelly and Usdaw Rep Mel at a Wear Red Day event last Friday for @SRTRC_England 🔴🎤 💬 To get involved in future campaigns, contact your regional office or local branch - you can find more details via our website (link in bio) 🔗

We've signed a new national recognition agreement with Nisbets! 🎉 The agreement now covers every single employee in the business and will ensure better facilities for staff and full collective bargaining ✅ Huge well done and thank you to our regional staff and officials for their hard work, giving our members a voice across the UK 👏

📣 John Lewis Partnership enters into collective agreement with Usdaw Joanne Thomas, Usdaw General Secretary: "We are delighted to secure a recognition agreement with such an iconic retailer as the John Lewis Partnership, which includes Waitrose supermarkets. Usdaw already has members working within the business and this agreement will strengthen that presence and help us in supporting and representing members across the Partnership. We now look forward to growing our membership and influence within the Partnership and to working with the Partnership's management on finalising the details of how the agreement will work in practice. Trade unions have a positive impact in the workplace, providing staff with support, advice and representation, while giving them a collective voice, and we urge other retailers to follow the lead of John Lewis Partnership by engaging with us.” Full statement here 👉bit.ly/4hVNq37

Amazing work from our Scottish region! 👏💜

After six months of hard work, 15 Organising Officers have completed Academy 2, developing their organising skills, building the union, developing new reps and campaigning in workplaces 👏 They now return to their workplaces with new skills, experience, and confidence as some of Usdaw’s most skilled trade union organisers ✊ Congratulations Academy 2 2026! 🎉

Reform UK on the side of working people? Deputy General Secretary Rab Donnelly isn't buying it... 👀