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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 as the general secretary wrote in his blog: “We will never stop fighting for better funding, better management and better pay for all our public services.” […]

We’ve had unprecedented cuts and attacks and reorganisations.” She talked about the pressure staff were under. “We know crime is rising… in particular […]

Debates suggest a range of approaches to tackling the problem, including education for employers and promoting a scheme to help women if they’re feeling unsafe

Survey reveals sexual harassment in the NHS.

2021 – The Year of Disabled Workers In the debate on making 2021 the Year of Disabled Workers speakers argued that the current Year of […]

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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.

UNISON publicly responds to government consultation on workplace sexual harassment

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

“What stopped me from reporting the incident was that it would have been my word against his," she continued […]

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

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 […]

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

Employers must do more to protect staff

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 […]