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ILO convention says no one should be in fear of physical, physiological or sexual violence from just going about their daily work

The campaign emphasises "the inadequacy of the current laws and asks for a change.” And UNISON will be launching new guidance on sexual harassment in the workplace during […]

What should be a celebration with colleagues can too often turn into an ordeal of innuendo, harassment and even assault

UNISON is campaigning for a change in the law so employers are also responsible for protecting their staff against harassment from […]

UNISON’s legal team looks at current attempts, through the Worker Protection Bill, to strengthen legal safeguards against workplace harassment, including sexual harassment

NHS staff have been shown pornographic images, offered money for sex and assaulted at work, a new survey from UNISON reveals.

“Some bosses will only act to change workplace culture if they are made accountable in law and fear being taken to court. A legal duty […]

The government must now act swiftly to turn words into action, change the law and enforce it.” The proposals include plans to extend the time limit for bringing […]

But trusts need to do more and we need to change the public’s perception from the Carry On film image of nursing.” UNISON national women’s […]

TUC policy officer Sian Elliott was also present at the launch, and criticised the legal approach to sexual harassment: “Current legislation places the burden on the […]

“People are often coerced into signing NDAs without realising that this may prevent them from talking about sexual harassment”

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

With no change of heart from the Labour-controlled council in Birmingham, Mr Prentis pledged the full strength of […]

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

“But NHS staff often put up with this appalling abuse, not reporting it because they don't believe they'll […]