Share your experience:
– 47% of workers surveyed have experienced harassment.
– 48% of workers surveyed have witnessed a coworker being harassed at work.
– 83% of workers surveyed said their reported incident wasn’t dealt with effectively or appropriately.
– 50% believe the industry doesn’t take harassment seriously.
Do workers think the industry takes harassment seriously?
– Of the workers who experienced harassment, 66% didn’t report it.
– Of those who witnessed harassment, 72% didn’t report it.
Top reasons given for not reporting incidents:
– 38% of workers surveyed said the harasser was in a supervisor position.
– 68% of respondents are casual.
– 58% women, 39% men, 5% non-binary/gender queer
– 77% of participants are union members.
– 33 years of age is the median age of survey respondents
Of those surveyed:
– 61% called for better reporting structures
– 58% called for educational training
– 50% recommended an external investigator
– 37% recommended workplaces have a Women’s contact officer
– Quote from surveyed worker
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UWU has joined with Equal Opportunity Commissioner, Jodeen Carney in calling for a review into workplace culture in the hospitality industry in SA.
We are rolling out a survey into all pubs, cafe, clubs & accomodation. We want to hear from workers on how we can improve the industry and conditions in hospitality.
The information from the survey will be kept confidential. Workers can remain anonymous when completing the survey. Only percentages will be published from the report via the website here.
Local SA Counselling Services:
Yarrow Place Rape & Sexual Assault Service: (08) 8161 7000
Shine SA Sexual Healthline: 1300 883 793 or 1800 188 171
Child Sexual Abuse Counselling Service – Relationships Australia South Australia: 1800 408 408
National Counselling Services:
1800 Respect national helpline: 1800 737 732
Lifeline 24 hour crisis line: 131 114
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
Contact the SA Member Rights Team:
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