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13 Sep 2017

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Trade Union Congress (UK)

1 in 3 British BAME [Black, Asian or minority ethnic] workers have been bullied, abused or singled out for unfair treatment, finds TUC poll

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More than a third (37%) of Black or minority ethnic (BME) workers have been bullied, abused or singled out at work, according to research published by the TUC...

Nearly half (47%) of those who were verbally abused at work say this was because of their race.

42% of those bullied or harassed say their direct manager was the main perpetrator.

Only 1 in 5 (20%) reported the bullying and felt their complaint was dealt with properly...

Women experience particular discrimination...

1 in 5 (19%) have experienced discrimination such as being denied training or promotion...

The TUC is calling for:

  • ...Every employer to adopt a zero-tolerance policy for racism at work, including a clear process for reporting it;
  • A full government strategy on race equality, including action on harassment at work and online;
  • Legislation requiring emploters to publish data on race and recruitment, salary, promotion and dismissal.