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Sir Keir Starmer with Usdaw general secretary Paddy Lillis at the head office of Usdaw in Fallowfield, Manchester
THE Tory government was slammed today for blocking a new law to protect shopworkers from violence and abuse.
Shopworkers’ union Usdaw wants stronger punishments for people who attack retail workers, in the same way that emergency-service personnel are specifically covered by regulations.
The union’s call is supported by 23 major retailers and industry bodies including Aldi, Asda, Boots, the Co-op, Homebase, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Nationwide, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and WH Smith.
EDDIE DEMPSEY explains why the RMT is calling for urgent action against assaults on staff and passengers on our public transport system
Incoming Usdaw general secretary JOANNE THOMAS talks to Ben Chacko about workers’ rights, Labour and how to arrest the decline of the high street
