Peter Lazenby
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ACTIONS against sexual harassment at work have been launched by Wales TUC after Women’s Aid reported “an epidemic of misogyny and sexism” in the workplace.
The group reported that 80 per cent of women workers in Wales had been workplace victims.
Figures show that more than half of women have suffered sexual harassment in the workplace, rising to two-thirds for the 18 to 40 age group.
The TUC launched its action plan, which includes support for victims, holding employers to account and campaigning for zero-tolerance of sexual harassment at work, today at the Pierhead Building in Cardiff Bay.
The plan was drawn up jointly by the TUC and Welsh Women’s Aid.
Welsh Women’s Aid chief executive Sara Kirkpatrick said: “For the vast majority of these respondents, the harassment occurred on more than one occasion from more than one person.
“This signifies epidemic levels of misogyny and sexism being tolerated within workplaces.”
She said that it was “vital” employers commit to a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment and are equipped to respond to them.
Wales TUC general secretary Shavanah Taj said: “We want to create an environment that allows workers to come forward and seek support, and to be believed and helped when they need it.
“Unions, reps and members are key to holding employers to account and making sure that bosses are doing everything they can to prevent sexual harassment.”
Labour member of the Senedd Joyce Watson said: “At a time when there seems to be an epidemic of sexual harassment in all its forms, this toolkit will help union reps support those at the sharp end of this abuse and bring perpetrators to justice.”
