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Union looks to new legislation to curb abuse of shop workers

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Shop theft continues to be the biggest trigger for violence against retail workers, according to a survey by trade union Usdaw. Interim results from over 4,000 retail staff responses show that in the last twelve months: · 69% have experienced verbal abuse. · 45% were…

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