Dear
Editor
UNISON
is not at all surprised by the findings of this review. For many years the
Trade Unions have highlighted the plight of BME staff and the way they are
discriminated against. Whilst the unions welcome staff forums the only way of
tackling discrimination is through the Trade Union movement and UNISON's self
organised groups. Nor are we surprised that staff with disabilities are
targeted by bullying managers. It is particularly difficult for staff with a
hidden disability as they are often marginalised by managers and sometimes
treated with contempt.
UNISON
operates a zero tolerance policy on bullying. In times of austerity it is
sometimes all too easy for managers to believe they will get results by
bullying staff. Whether or not such a tactic works. Bullying is wrong.
Bullying
may in the minds of some people produce short term results but in the long term
it damages the person being bullied, the bully and ultimately the organisation
they serve.
Yours
Sincerely
Jane
Doolan
Branch
Secretary UNISON
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