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

Nearly two-thirds of bar and retail workers have faced verbal abuse at work, over a quarter have ...

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06.30 9 Oct 2025


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


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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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