Union support for mental health week

Unions have voiced support for Mental Health Awareness Week, saying that it is more relevant than ever in a time of lockdown and worries about job losses and illness. The week, which is hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, runs from 18 to 24 May.

Postal workers’ union the CWU has produced a toolkit to help members get behind the event, including staging two online events.

Shopworkers’ union Usdaw highlighted its work with fellow unions Community, GMB, Prospect and Unite, and the Chemical Industries Association (CIA). Usdaw recommends the CIA’s interactive mental health and wellbeing indicator tool and signpost guide (available via the link below).

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week

http://www.usdaw.org.uk/About-Us/News/2020/May/Employers-and-trade-unions-in-key-manufacturing-se