Unite the Union has called for action to support the millions of workers faced with the daily impact of stress at work on the International Day of Disabled People (Thursday, 3 December).
Diana Holland, Unite Assistant General Secretary for Equalities & Organising said: ‘Stress at work is a serious health and safety issue. Unite’s organising campaign in the Finance Sector has highlighted the stress caused by unpaid overtime demands, unfair targets and unfair bonus culture.’
‘When not addressed, the impact on workers can be long-term and not just harmful to health and well-being, but to pay and job security too.’
‘While disability discrimination is unlawful, it still happens, and mental health issues related to stress at work are not necessarily recognised as disability equality issues.’
‘On the International Day of Disabled People, disabled workers need to know they have the support of our union. Too many workers who become disabled lose their jobs, and in the current climate, we have to be ever vigilant that disabled people are not unfairly targeted for redundancy.’
Guardian