LRD guides and handbook

Latest guide and handbook - Tackling bullying and harassment at work

Bullying and harassment is a daily reality for many workers, making their working lives intolerable. The issue is a major concern for unions, ranked second only to stress as the hazard most likely to be reported by union safety reps. However, unions and workers do not have to accept this. Employers have a legal duty to tackle bullying and harassment and there is action that can be taken to deal with the problem. This updated guide arms union reps with the information they need to tackle bullying and harassment at work and help prevent it from happening in the first place. It provides examples of best practice, how bullying and harassment is treated by the law and how best to provide support and representation for members who are being bullied and/or harassed at work.

LRD guides and handbook all issues

The popular LRD Guides and Handbooks provide invaluable information on a range of trade union and labour movement concerns. Seven to eight booklets are usually produced each year. There are guides to issues that are permanently on the trade union agenda - such as health and safety, state benefits and sick pay - as well as rapid analysis of new developments affecting trade unionists - such as new employment laws and codes.