WORKERS at a supermarket in Cleckheaton are part of a campaign to protect themselves from abuse at work.
Shopworkers’ union Usdaw has launched the Freedom From Fear campaign to raise awareness and press the government and employers to offer more support and protection to staff.
Batley and Spen Jo Cox MP visited the Tesco store in Cleckheaton to support Usdaw members and hear about some of their experiences.
Employee Jonathan Charnock said: "We were really happy to see so many members of the public supporting our campaign and filling out the petition. It shows it's only a small minority that cause problems. We’re hoping the government will take action as a result of this campaign to help support us, and all public-facing workers.”
Mrs Cox said: “It’s sad to think in this day and age that this sort of campaign would be necessary but unfortunately it is and I hope the government will listen carefully to what Usdaw members are saying and take steps to protect retail workers from abuse."
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