Unite Calls For Action On Stress

Unite has called for its members to take action on stress. The union, pointing to official figures, said in 2014/15 around 234,000 people reported that their stress, depression and anxiety was caused or made worse by their work.

Making the action call on 4 November, National Stress Awareness Day, Unite national safety adviser Susan Murray said the union “is aware that many of our members are suffering as a result of bullying, job uncertainty, changes at work and the government cuts -  all of which can have an adverse effect on mental health.”

But she added:

“We also know that many of you are making a difference by working with your employers to help prevent occupational stress at work. It is a fact that a unionised workplace is a safer and healthier workplace because union members have the confidence, through union training and with the support of Unite, to raise and resolve workplace health and safety issues, including stress.”

She said the union wanted to hear examples where initiatives at work had improved the health and safety of the workforce. The union’s voluntary sector website includes a “share your experiences of helpful stress reduction initiatives” link.

Source: Unite

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