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Usdaw backs a call for security guards in convenience stores to protect staff from abuse
02 May 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has today backed a call at their annual conference for a higher level security within shops, particularly small convenience stores, and recognise that in-house security leads to a safer and more secure working environment.
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An 8% jump in theft from shops is very worrying
27 April 2017
Shopworkers trade union leader John Hannett has expressed deep concern that the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has today revealed in their Crime Survey for England and Wales that shoplifting continues to rise, increasing by 8% during 2016, contributing to a 21% increase over the last decade.
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Usdaw welcomes retailers joining a call to protect 6,000 shopworkers abused every day
29 March 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett is greatly concerned by new research, released today, revealing that almost 6,000 convenience store workers experience verbal or physical abuse every day when asking customers for age identification. Shockingly, over 250 racially motivated attacks also take place across the country each day.
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Theft from shops is a serious crime that should always be investigated and prosecuted
13 March 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed clarification from Thames Valley Police, after reports over the weekend suggested that they “will not send out officers to deal with shoplifters who steal goods worth less than £100”.
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Usdaw is appalled by a reported shocking 40% increase in violence and abuse against shopworkers
02 February 2017
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has called for action to prevent violence threats and abuse against shopworkers as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reveals a 40% increase in incidents of violence and abuse against retail staff.
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Usdaw calls for respect for shopworkers on Boxing Day and throughout the festive period
21 December 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has urged shoppers to keep calm and show respect for retail staff when going out to the Boxing Day sales and throughout the festive period.
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We all love a Black Friday bargain, but please respect shopworkers
24 November 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has called for a calm and orderly Black Friday (25 November 2016) as millions of shoppers are set to take advantage of what is now described as the biggest discounting day of the retail year.
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Respect for Shopworkers - Usdaw lobbies AMs at the Welsh Assembly
16 November 2016
Members of the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw have today lobbied Assembly Members in the Cardiff Bay Senedd during the annual Respect for Shopworkers Week.
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Respect for Shopworkers - Usdaw lobbies MSPs at the Scottish Parliament
16 November 2016
Members of the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw have today lobbied MSPs in the Scottish Parliament during the annual Respect for Shopworkers Week.
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1 in 10 shopworkers have been assaulted and nearly one-third don’t report it - an Usdaw survey reveals
14 November 2016
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has launched Respect for Shopworkers Week with shocking statistics revealing that nearly one in ten shopworkers have been assaulted in the course of their duties, but almost a third of them didn’t report the incident.