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Local campaigner William Waite in the Co-Op

William Waite

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Local parish Councillor William Waite, himself a shop worker, commented: "The day was very successful in raising awareness of how badly shop workers suffer from abuse.  Every minute of every day, another shop worker is abused.  Many people said they had not realised how bad a problem this is.  We also raised awareness of the effect of police budget cuts on this problem.  Thanks to local businesses for supporting us."

Respect for Shop Workers - South Oxhey petition

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Local campaigner Marie Louise Nolan (centre) and local councillors
Many South Oxhey residents work in the retail sector, perhaps in Watford, Harrow or other nearby shopping centres.  They are increasingly subjected to verbal abuse and even violence from a small but hurtful minority of the public.  It's not acceptable and unfortunately, cuts in policing are making the situation worse.

In the run-up to Christmas, the shopworkers' union, USDAW, organised a Respect for Shopworkers week, as part of a general Freedom from Fear campaign.  Local parish councillor William Waite - himself a shop worker - organised a petition, with the help of the Co-operative store, in whose premises the event took place.  Other local shops also supported the event, putting up posters and offering support.

The petition demanded a halt to police cuts, which are exposing shop workers to increasing levels of abuse.

Over 300 signatures were collected.  Most of the petitioners were not themselves shop workers, but agreed that abuse of shop workers is totally out of order.  Many South Oxhey residents commented that they had not realised how prevalent the problem was, or how upsetting it was for the workers involved.

The event was attended by local Three Rivers Councillor Len Tippen, and Parish Councillors Joan King and Pam King.

Read more about USDAW's Freedom from Fear campaign
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  • News
    • January 2021 News
    • Bulb planting in South Oxhey
    • Labour Action At Danger Junction
    • Remembrance Sunday & Care Home Plans 2020
    • Latest care home plans revealed & Councillor's 'Covid Hell'
    • New Pool And Leisure Centre Autumn Opening
    • Pipeline Programme Predicts Problems
    • Pot Hole Patrol Gets Tele Attention
    • Stephen Cox's Keir Welcome
    • Local Elections 2019
    • School places
    • Cash Boost for Children
    • Warren Dell New Garden
    • Joan helps the helpers
  • Councillors
    • Councillor Joan King
    • Councillor Stephen Cox
    • Councillor Stephen King
  • Campaigns
    • Lib Dem threat to Golf Course
    • Voter registration
    • Lib Dems Backed Tory Police Cuts
    • Car Park in Oxhey Drive
    • South Oxhey Initiative
    • Cut Speeding
    • Street Lights Switch Off
    • Secondary Education Choices
    • Housing in South Oxhey
    • PO Move Off
  • Our streets
    • Heysham Drive
    • Gosforth Lane
    • Sleaford Green
    • Woodhall School crossing patrol
    • Hoylake Gardens
    • Foxgrove Path
    • Hallowes Crescent
    • Prestwick Meadows Access
    • Cherry Hills Petition
    • Ashridge Drive road safety
  • Directory
    • Trains from Carpenders Park
    • Bus Timetables for South Oxhey and Oxhey Hall
    • William Morris Labour Club
    • South Oxhey and Oxhey Hall Weather
    • Links to South Oxhey and Oxhey Hall Organisations >
      • South Oxhey Children's Centre
      • Watford Rural Parish Council
      • Step-up Learning and Well-being Centre
      • Watford Credit Union
  • About Us
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    • About this Website
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