We need a proper social security system that supports families and provides a proper safety net, writes PADDY LILLIS, calling for the Labour government to lift the cruel two-child benefit cap

The growing epidemic of retail crime has seen Usdaw members abused, threatened and assaulted — it is time for action, and the May 2 elections can provide it, writes PADDY LILLIS

General secretary PADDY LILLIS explains why Usdaw believes supporting Labour is vital for its members’ well-being — rising costs, economic instability, and punitive restrictions on unions underscore the urgent need for political change

Usdaw general secretary PADDY LILLIS explains why a Labour government would be significantly more progressive on workers’ rights, from banning zero-hours contracts to clamping down on bogus self-employment

by PADDY LILLIS, Usdaw general secretary

Usdaw general secretary PADDY LILLIS introduces a new initiative to improve the representation of black members and make sure the union properly reflects its wider membership 

From working closely with Labour to write its New Deal for Working People, we know it is essential that Keir Starmer takes Downing Street at the next election, writes Usdaw general secretary PADDY LILLIS

In light of new research that shows low-paid workers are worse off than ever, Usdaw general secretary PADDY LILLIS explains why his union is renewing its call for action on pay, contracts and employment rights

More proactive and robust action is needed from employers to shift workplace cultures, writes Usdaw general secretary PADDY LILLIS

Unions are crucial in minimising the impact of automation on workers and a strong union presence is essential to protecting jobs, argues Usdaw leader PADDY LILLIS

We need a new deal for workers now, argues Usdaw general secretary PADDY LILLIS

Usdaw’s research shows record levels of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers – and a majority do not feel reporting it makes any difference. Much more needs to be done, writes PADDY LILLIS

Usdaw spoke to 6,500 workers in its recent survey and the results were shocking: from borrowing to pay household bills to parents going hungry, it is clear that things are getting rapidly worse for working-class people, writes PADDY LILLIS

Usdaw general secretary PADDY LILLIS argues that structural racism is all-too clear in the workplace, with BME workers facing poorer wages, temporary contracts and prejudicial treatment — but unions are the best way to fight back

Usdaw general secretary Paddy Lillis says challenges and the opportunities of technology require good, effective relationships between unions and employers

The universal credit £20 uplift was only ever a short-term ‘solution’ to an ongoing structural problem, says Usdaw leader PADDY LILLIS

Low-paid workers must not pay the price of tackling this appalling pandemic writes PADDY LILLIS, Usdaw General Secretary

Retail staff have a crucial role in our communities and that role must be valued, says Usdaw general secretary PADDY LILLIS

The government must intervene to save our shops, while protecting jobs and workers' rights, says shopworkers’ union Usdaw general secretary PADDY LILLIS

Shopworkers deserve more than warm words after their sterling efforts during the coronavirus crisis, says PADDY LILLIS, general secretary of their union Usdaw

Usdaw general secretary PADDY LILLIS explains there is no benefit to keeping shops open longer on Sundays for the employers or the customers — and doing so would be a massive blow to workers' pay and conditions

It shouldn’t have taken a crisis to recognise the essential role of our key workers, argues PADDY LILLIS #SolidarityWithShopworkers

Retail staff have a crucial role in our communities, says Usdaw leader PADDY LILLIS as the movement marks International Workers' Memorial Day

The retail crisis will not be tackled by replacing shopworkers with machines, warns Usdaw general secretary PADDY LILLIS