UNISON women’s conference hears testimony of an issue which hasn’t gone away but got worse as women experience harassment in workplaces up and down the country
UNISON women’s conference hears testimony of an issue which hasn’t gone away but got worse as women experience harassment in workplaces up and down the country
And he assured the members: “We will win – we cannot afford for Birmingham council to win.” Birmingham says it has to tighten the purse strings because […]
“Since 2010 the police and justice sector has been under attack like never before. We’ve had unprecedented cuts and attacks and reorganisations.” She talked about the […]
Sharon told delegates that “the union really must be at the forefront of fighting harassment”, noting too that casual and precarious employment makes it harder […]
This shows the need for a tougher approach from government against employers who fail to tackle sexual harassment, says […]
“We must lead the way,” she said, “encouraging our branches and our women to come forward. “We are all complacent if we don’t speak out,” she said. “Members need to know […]
Strong laws on sexual harassment at work are a priority for us. Workplace sexual harassment is a structural problem that needs structural solutions […]
Employers have a duty to provide a safe working environment for all staff. Safe workplaces are those in which workers feel able to discuss their experiences and […]
Although moving teams has helped me feel comfortable, as my current manager is a fantastic support, I feel utterly let down in the way this […]
Although moving teams has helped me feel comfortable, as my current manager is a fantastic support, I feel utterly let down in the way this […]
The UK’s biggest women’s conference convenes in Bournemouth with a packed agenda
‘Sexual harassment is against the law, but the law doesn’t stop it happening‘
Employers must do more to protect staff
Government set to introduce mandatory duty on employers to protect staff by introducing explicit protections from third-party harassment
UNISON national officer for health and safety Kim Sunley said: “Far too often, cases of harassment by service users and […]