Woolworths calls for 'urgent' rule change as 'horrifying' supermarket trend soars
Woolworths is calling for urgent legislative changes in New South Wales to protect staff following a 5% increase in violent incidents, including attacks with knives. The supermarket chain is sharing footage of these incidents to highlight the severity of the situation.
Why it matters
The rise in workplace violence against retail staff is a growing public safety and labor rights concern that requires government intervention.
Woolworths Head of Acts of Violence and Aggression, Sarah Faorlin. (Yahoo News Australia/9News) A spike in aggression toward staff has led Woolworths to call for workplace protections to be "urgently" bolstered.
The article presents the company's call for action alongside statements from labor representatives, maintaining a balanced perspective.
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