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
There was no lying on sun-loungers for UNISON or many of our members involved in key struggles at work
“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 […]
But most importantly, for UNISON members delivering public services, this represents a positive practical step towards […]
Strong laws on sexual harassment at work are a priority for us. Workplace sexual harassment is a structural problem that needs structural solutions […]
“People are often coerced into signing NDAs without realising that this may prevent them from talking about sexual harassment”
What should be a celebration with colleagues can too often turn into an ordeal of innuendo, harassment and even assault
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