The Independent Luxembourg Trade Union Confederation (OGBL) and Luxembourg Confederation of Christian Trade Unions (LCGB) unions have strongly condemned a recent attack on a security guard in a Gare store, emphasising that violence – whether physical or verbal – should never be accepted as “part of the job”. They are calling on employers to take concrete steps to protect their staff and ensure a safe working environment.
Security guards play a vital role in maintaining public safety and must be afforded stronger protections, the unions argue. They are pushing for a zero-tolerance policy on violence against security personnel, insisting that any attack should result in strict legal consequences.
Additionally, they advocate for tougher laws and harsher penalties to deter such incidents, ensuring security guards receive the legal protections they deserve. Beyond legal measures, they are also calling for better wages and improved working conditions.
The unions stress that ensuring workplace safety is a fundamental obligation of employers. This involves identifying and addressing potential risks before they escalate, providing staff with better equipment and resources, and implementing clear security policies.
Proactive measures, they argue, are essential to minimising risks and fostering a safer work environment for security personnel.
Improving safety standards requires collaboration across the entire security sector, the unions emphasise. They urge security companies and clients to invest in specialised training for conflict resolution and risk prevention, equipping guards with the skills needed to handle challenging situations.
They also advocate for systematic data collection and analyses of assaults to gain valuable insights and potentially prevent future incidents. Additionally, security personnel, particularly those in high-risk environments, must be provided with adequate protective equipment, according to the trade unions.
The OGBL and LCGB stress that protecting security personnel requires a collective effort from employers, lawmakers, and society at large. They call for urgent action, including increased resources, enhanced training, and stronger legal repercussions for offenders.
Workplace safety, they argue, is not just a professional concern but a broader societal responsibility that demands immediate and decisive action.
