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MPs are to investigate levels of abuse and violence against shopworkers
A sign in a branch of Tesco in Kensal Rise, north London, highlights the need for social distancing by shoppers
MPs are to investigate levels of abuse and violence against shopworkers after a petition calling for legislation to protect them passed the 100,000 mark.
Shopworkers’ union Usdaw wants violence against retail staff to be placed into a special category of criminal offence with stiffer penalties, similar to that of emergency service workers.
The union’s call comes against a background of increasing abuse and violence against shopworkers, and is backed by 23 retail chains and retail organisations.
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