A week ago there was a walkout of UNISON delegates and Service Group Executive from our annual Community conference, which was held in Glasgow. This has never happened before in Community.
This was an unplanned and spontaneous walk out since we h…Read more…
In-UNISON: On International Women’s Day – a former UNISON President gives her view on the current “President”
Hat tip in-UNISON blog yesterday by former President and current minority group NEC member, Maureen Le Marinel.
“On such a special day, it is always great to hear news that will make a difference to women in our union both members and staff. Many of y…Read more…
No to Trade Union Victimisation: Support the Kirklees 14 – A safe place for woman
No one should should ignore women reporting male aggression and harassment against them. Full Stop.
UNISON NEC: Damaging action behind TFRC rhetoric
Kate Ramsden is a respected member of the UNISON NEC and is known for being fair and independent minded. This is what she thinks about the present NEC “leadership” who call themselves the “TFRC”.
“This is my piece on the UNISON Activ…Read more…
Bad Regulation = Bad Landlords
Hat tip “Nearly Legal” and check out this sobering report on the regulation of private sector renting by the National Audit Office.
There are 4.4 million privately rented “households” in England. Those who have bad experiences of such renting may “fi…Read more…
Going beyond the law: sexual harassment guidance launched
‘Sexual harassment is against the law, but the law doesn’t stop it happening‘
The article Going beyond the law: sexual harassment guidance launched first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Christmas and sexual harassment – stories from the dark side of the office party
What should be a celebration with colleagues can too often turn into an ordeal of innuendo, harassment and even assault
The article Christmas and sexual harassment – stories from the dark side of…Read more…
Speaking out about sexual harassment
“People are often coerced into signing NDAs without realising that this may prevent them from talking about sexual harassment”
The article Speaking out about sexual harassment first appeared on the…Read more…
‘My sense of self was crushed’
Unite has called for root and branch reform of employment practices following a bombshell report out today (July 11) into parliamentary bullying and harassment. The inquiry led by Gemma White…Read more…
UNISON and National Police Chiefs’ Council to tackle worrying levels of sexual harassment
This research finds levels of sexual harassment consistent with that reported in police forces internationally as well as other workplace surveys.
The article UNISON and National Police Chiefs’…Read more…
Dignity in work call
The statement today (December 21) by Andrea Leadsom regarding the working group into bullying and harassment in parliament, has made some helpful recommendations but much more progress will be needed…Read more…
Fighting the workplace bullies
Kieran was once called an Irish fa**ot while being repeatedly punched in the arm. It was no schoolyard incident – Kieran, a waiter on minimum wage, was carrying a bowl of soup at work when he…Read more…
390,000 women a year are discriminated against in pregnancy yet only 1% take tribunal claim
Today the EHRC published its long awaited report and recommendations on pregnancy discrimination. This follows on from last year’s interim report which found that 54,000 women per year are forced out of their jobs due to pregnancy discrimination. The final report leads with the astounding headline…Read more…
Changes could mean sick staff being bullied back to work
UNISON voices concern over government’s changes to fit-for-work service
The article Changes could mean sick staff being bullied back to work first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…