Co-op staff say they are being put at risk by havi... The Guardian

Co-op staff say they are being put at risk by having to work alone

The Guardian June 24, 2025

<p>Supermarket employees say they are left working solo on shop floor in smaller stores or when colleagues step away</p><p>Co-op staff have accused the supermarket of putting their safety and security at risk by having too few people on duty – with some saying they have been threatened while working alone on the shop floor.</p><p>Despite a surge in theft, many report being left alone to pack online orders and manage self-checkouts and tills<strong> </strong>in some small stores. In larger outlets, staff say they can be left in the same position when a colleague takes a break or is managing deliveries.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jun/24/co-op-staff-say-they-are-being-put-at-risk-by-having-to-work-alone">Continue reading...</a>

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