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Tribunal affirms reality of violence and abuse faced by Co-op shop workers

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Shop workers at the Co-op have taken a significant step forward in their long-running warehouse and shop floor equal pay battle, after a tribunal recognised the tough realities of their roles including regular exposure to verbal abuse and physical risks. In a ruling handed down…

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