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A police cordon outside shops after a violent incident
SHOP workers face a “store crime epidemic” unless the government urgently introduces new legislation to protect staff, ministers were warned yesterday.
The Co-op revealed that crime has increased by more than 140 per cent in its stores so far this year, despite praise for the critical role played by retail workers during the coronavirus crisis.
The retail giant said that the number of violent incidents has hit record levels, with 1,350 attacks reported.
EDDIE DEMPSEY explains why the RMT is calling for urgent action against assaults on staff and passengers on our public transport system
Our members face serious violence, crumbling workplaces and exposure to dangerous drugs — it is outrageous we still cannot legally use our industrial muscle to fight back and defend ourselves, writes STEVE GILLAN
