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https://www.tuc.org.uk/yorkshire-and-the-humber 13-03-2013 15:07:45
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Today marks the start of the UN's 16 Days of Activism to end violence against women and girls. The world of work has a vital role in ending gender-based violence. Over the next 16 days, we’ll highlight how unions are tackling this epidemic. This is everyone’s issue. HCSA – the hospital doctors' union
Day 2 #16DaysOfActivism Domestic abuse disproportionately affects women, with female employees being five times more likely to experience violence than their male counterparts, which can affect their employment stability National Education Union Trades Union Congress Tracy Brabin WY 🌹 Kate Harr
Was honoured to have delivered this to a fantastic group of trade unionist. Together we can make change. Stand Strong Stand Together. ✊️ Trades Union Congress
Day 8 #16DaysofActivisim2024 Victims of abuse often face strained relationships with colleagues. In the UK, 40% of workers dealing with abuse report difficulties in their workplace relationships. Equity North East & Yorkshire Regional Official
Day 9 #16DaysOfActivism Financial instability is a significant issue for 74% of domestic abuse survivors, which can cause stress and impact work performance. @TUCNorthern National Education Union
Day 10 #16DaysOfActivism 60% of victims report mental health issues that make it difficult to work effectively. Unite - North East, Yorkshire and Humber TUC North West
Day 12 #16DaysOfActivism against gender based violence. According to TUC research, one in 10 workers who experience domestic abuse are forced to take time off work due to the physical and emotional impact of the violence. #NoExcuse @TUCNorthern Unite - North East, Yorkshire and Humber
Day 15 #16DaysOfActivism Domestic abuse leads to mental and physical health issues, with 55% of victims reporting mental health struggles such as anxiety and depression, which can affect their work. GMB Campaigns North East, Yorkshire & Humber @TUCNorthern @JoeWheatley1992
🚨 Strike Action - Princes Food @UniteTheUnion Sharon Graham 💬 Newlat need to get back round the negotiating table before its customers discover they won’t have any products on their shelves. Our members work in back-breaking roles on low pay and want a fair slice of the pie.
Notre Dame NEU members stood strong on the picket line again this morning—unyielding, resolute, and uplifted by the spirit of unity. NEU Yorkshire & Humber Region National Education Union
Standing in solidarity with Unite the union: join a union members on the picket line at Princes Bradford! 💪 Workers are taking action for fair pay after the company withdrew a previous offer. We’re with you all the way! #PrincesStrike #Solidarity #FairPay #WorkersRights Trades Union Congress
We are sad to learn of the passing of Ken Capstick A former miner & former Vice-President of Yorkshire area NUM, his death is a huge loss to the Trade Union movement - a man who fought for TU rights & a Socialist system of society. Rest In Power Ken theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
