It is the first international treaty to recognise this, and specifically includes gender-based violence and harassment. The union is calling on the Conservative government to ensure words are rapidly […]
The UK’s biggest women’s conference convenes in Bournemouth with a packed agenda
"But a greater factor was that he shared a small office with, and was good friends with the boss. And the director of […]
“But NHS staff often put up with this appalling abuse, not reporting it because they don’t believe […]
UNISON’s legal team looks at current attempts, through the Worker Protection Bill, to strengthen legal safeguards against workplace harassment, including sexual harassment
“But NHS staff often put up with this appalling abuse, not reporting it because they don’t believe […]
“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 […]
If you feel sufficiently safe, tell the harasser to stop. You could ask them in writing. Your UNISON rep should be able to support you. Keep a record of […]
Employers must do more to protect staff
It’s an employer’s responsibility to stop it from happening”. TUC policy officer Sian Elliott was also present at the launch, and […]
“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
And that is something that is affecting councils and local government as a whole – whether vital services such as home care or the local parks that have been a key […]
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
Survey gives indication of scale of sexual harassment problems
