Violence Against Shopworkers in Scotland Doubled in the Past Year, New Report Reveals

A new report in Scotland reveals that nearly one in five shopworkers experienced violent attacks last year, showing a significant increase in violence over the past 12 months. The Retail trade union Usdaw conducted an annual survey of over 5,500 retail staff, highlighting shocking incidents of physical and verbal abuse endured by workers. The data indicates that 18% of shop workers were subjected to violent attacks in 2023, a sharp rise from 8% in the …

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