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Sexual harassment is rife at work

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

Article on the UNISON National site.

August: it was no holiday

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 […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

‘Sexual harassment isn’t just about celebrities’

“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 […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Union is key in fighting sexual harassment

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 […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Health staff are suffering serious sexual harassment at work

This shows the need for a tougher approach from government against employers who fail to tackle sexual harassment, says […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Fighting sexual harassment and standing up for disabled workers

The final debates at national conference witnessed passionate debates on sexual harassment in the workplace and raising the profile of disabled members

Article on the UNISON National site.

#UsToo

Date
27 August 2019 – 1 May 2022

Sexual harassment isn’t just problem for celebrities. It’s happening in ordinary workplaces everywhere. Join our campaign to make workplaces harassment-free zones

Campaign on the UNISON National site.

Standing against sexual harassment

Strong laws on sexual harassment at work are a priority for us. Workplace sexual harassment is a structural problem that needs structural solutions […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Speaking out about sexual harassment

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 […]

News on the UNISON National site.

Christmas and sexual harassment – stories from the dark side of the office party

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 […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Christmas and sexual harassment – the dark side of the office party

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 […]

Behind the headlines, Magazine on the Magazine site.

Women members set to sort it out

The UK’s biggest women’s conference convenes in Bournemouth with a packed agenda

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Going beyond the law: sexual harassment guidance launched

‘Sexual harassment is against the law, but the law doesn’t stop it happening‘

Article on the UNISON National site.

Majority of nursing staff have experienced sexual harassment at work, survey shows

Employers must do more to protect staff

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON welcomes new law to prevent sexual harassment at work

Government set to introduce mandatory duty on employers to protect staff by introducing explicit protections from third-party harassment

Article on the UNISON National site.