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Survey findings show a rise in abuse towards bar and retail workers

Survey findings show a rise in abuse towards bar and retail workers

Update: 2025-10-09
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Nearly two-thirds of bar and retail workers have faced verbal abuse at work, over a quarter have been threatened, and more than one in ten have been assaulted. That’s according to a new survey from Mandate Trade Union. 

Shane discusses these findings with Jim Fuery, Mandate Trade Union’s Assistant General Secretary.

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Survey findings show a rise in abuse towards bar and retail workers

Survey findings show a rise in abuse towards bar and retail workers