25th March 2020 Standing up for food retail workers in Scotland Richard McCready Political Officer (Scotland) In these difficult times we will be supporting our fellow co-operators in the food retail sector and supporting their trade unions as they make the case to be allowed to continue to feed the country.
25th March 2020 The Co-operative Difference Georgia O’Brien Head of Digital and Communications Co-ops being different from usual businesses helps them make a difference in their communities. Never has that difference been more stark or more necessary.
24th March 2020 As Coronavirus hits our economy, the self employed are being left behind Kate Dearden MP Labour & Co-operative MP for Halifax The Government is yet to provide the support that the UK's 5 million self-employed workers need during the Covid-19 outbreak - putting their health, livelihoods and homes at risk. We're working with the trade union movement to call for urgent support and protection for those workers.
23rd March 2020 It’s time for us all to do what we can Cllr Kemi Akinola CEO/MD of Be Enriched and Brixton People's Kitchen, and Labour Councillor in Wandsworth We’ve all being asked to keep our distance from each other, but it’s possible to be more together whilst staying apart.
20th March 2020 Social care will be on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis Emma Hoddinott Assistant General Secretary (Representation & Political Affairs) Our movement provides answers where there is need, and social care is no exception; there are already practical examples of a more caring system that values the care users and carers.
19th March 2020 Coop’d up at home? 6 tips to be a better shopper during coronavirus Ian Hayes Policy Intern The outbreak of Covid-19 has shown the world what we in the co-operative sector already know - that our retail workers are heroes. Through thick and thin, they continue to go to work on tills, stocking shelves and making deliveries - ensuring we are clothed, fed and safe. it isn't an easy job, especially in the current circumstances. In the spirit of co-operation, we can make sure we're making small changes to our daily lives to make sure we don't make their job harder.