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Third of employees afraid of catching virus at work, new research finds
Unions call for stronger workplace Covid-19 safety
A lady walks past a stay safe sign in Guildford, Surrey, ahead of a national lockdown for England from Thursday

MORE than a third of employees are worried about catching Covid-19, research by the Resolution Foundation revealed today.

This prompted trade union calls for stronger safety measures in workplaces.

The study by the Resolution Foundation also suggested that low-paid workers are less likely than those on higher wages to voice concerns or to see issues resolved if they are raised.

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