Abuse towards Woolworths staff risen towards Christmas Daily abuse towards supermarket staff has risen significantly over the past six months in the lead up to Christmas.
Woolworths says instances of physical abuse has risen by 131 percent, with 159 cases recorded.
FIRST Union General Secretary Dennis Maga says some members are being threatened, shoved and spat at.
Abuse is also being recorded at retail stores, Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young is urging shoppers to be patient and courteous.
Felix Walton has more.
