Retail trade union Usdaw launched shocking statistics from its annual survey during this year’s Respect for Shop Workers Week. Interim results from over 4,000 retail staff responses show that in the last twelve months:
69% have experienced verbal abuse.
45% were threatened by a customer.
17% were assaulted.
70% of these incidents were trig
Last year, Christmas Jumper Day raised a total of £3 million for children in Scotland, the UK and around the world and over 1.5 million children and teachers and 1 million workplaces took part in fundraising event. Funds raised will help children get access to food, healthcare and education.
This year has been far from easy for families living on t
Martin Whitfield MSP, who has closely followed the progress of the Strutter construction project over the last few years, last visited the project earlier this year and committed to mark the plane’s first flight at Holyrood.
Following the group’s recent public announcement that the Strutter finally
The Bill would seek to establish a robust legal framework ensuring that every young person, regardless of their background or circumstances, has access to consistent and high-quality youth work opportunities.
This landmark proposal reflects the critical importance of youth work in fostering social inclusion, tackling inequality, and empowering Scotland’s next generation.
At its
Returning on 7th December, Small Business Saturday celebrates small business success and encourages the public to 'shop local' and to support businesses in their communities.
Small Business Saturday’s organisers are calling for the public to throw their support behind small businesses, particularly as many head into the crucial trading period.
Martin Whitfield MSP – South Scotland Region
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