Graham Norton is known for his humorous honesty about fellow celebrities and even has his own opinion on the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle controversy.
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One in three Asda employees have been subjected to attacks while on the job, according to a recent study. The survey conducted by GMB, one of the UK's prominent unions, revealed that Asda workers were "bitten, stabbed, punched and threatened with syringes" in a distressing trend nationwide.
The survey, which included nearly 1,000 members, reported delivery drivers being pursued by car and store staff having food hurled at them. A significant 58 per cent of those surveyed reported experiencing an injury or illness due to work-related incidents.
Asda staff have endured spitting, broken bones, bottle attacks, and even death threats against themselves and their families.
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Nadine Houghton, GMB national officer, described the findings as "horrifying" and emphasised that "no one should have to suffer this kind of abuse and violence at work".
She further commented: "But this situation is only going to get worse as staff hours are slashed, leaving fewer people in store and those who are there more vulnerable."
The poll focuses on Asda, which ranks among the UK's largest supermarkets, competing with giants such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and budget chains like Lidl and Aldi, reports Birmingham Live.
In response to the findings, an Asda spokesperson stated: "Unfortunately, like all retailers, we have seen an increase of violence and aggression towards our colleagues during the last few years. The safety of our colleagues is a primary concern, which is why we have invested over £30m during the last three years to upgrade the CCTV systems in stores."
"We work with all of our colleague representatives in the important area
Graham Norton is known for his humorous honesty about fellow celebrities and even has his own opinion on the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle controversy.
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