Four in five people have experienced abuse or violence at work, research finds

"A Trades Union Congress survey of 5,000 employees found that four in five have experienced some form of abuse or violence in the last year. This ranged from physical assaults and threats to sexual harassment."

"More than half of respondents reported weekly or more frequent incidents, perpetrated by customers, the public, colleagues or managers. The abuse ranged from physical assaults and threats to sexual harassment."

"Half of those who did not report incidents believed it was 'part of the job', while one in three felt their concerns would not be taken seriously."

"TUC general secretary Paul Nowak said: 'It doesn't matter what you do for a living - violence at work is never part of the job.'"

A Trades Union Congress survey revealed that four in five employees have faced violence or abuse at work, including physical assaults and sexual harassment. This issue affects various sectors such as education, transport, and health. More than half of respondents reported frequent incidents, often from customers or colleagues. Underreporting is prevalent, with many believing such experiences are 'part of the job' or fearing their concerns won't be taken seriously. TUC general secretary Paul Nowak emphasized that violence at work should never be accepted as normal.

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