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May 29 2008

HAMILTON South MSP Tom McCabe says violence against betting shop workers will not be tolerated.

The MSP has been working with trade union Community as they campaign to make their members’ workplaces safer.

Ian Telford, Scottish organiser for Community Trade Union, said: “Physical and verbal abuse against staff in betting shops is on the increase.

“Abusive behaviour, shouting and swearing can be a criminal offence and we are encouraging staff to report it.”

MSP McCabe says he is fully behind the campaign, adding: “People should not have to go to work in fear.”

There are around 900 betting shops in Scotland and almost 4500 employees.