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Rhondda Cynon Taf fail to disclose true figure of council workers assaulted and abused

Posted by Lewis on the 26th January 2009

THOUSANDS of Welsh council workers are assaulted and abused every year while doing their jobs, figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act have revealed.

Plaid Cymru AM Chris Franks, who uncovered the figures said it was “appalling” that so many public servants are subjected to violence and abuse while carrying out their job.

The true figure is even higher, with six of Wales’ 22 local authorities, including the second largest – Rhondda Cynon Taf failing to disclose numbers.

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2009/01/26/welsh-council-wo...

Posted by Y ddraenen, Aberdare on the 27th January 2009

Council workers abused? Is that by the public or by their own bosses? The NHS has an unenviable record of abuse and bullying of its staff as well. The Net has many sites where cases of abuse, victimisation and bullying takes place against nurses and doctors, especially those who whistle-blow or show up the incompetences of NHS bosses.

I wonder whether or not the same abuse is going on in local authorities as well.