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Motion · S6M-08006 · 22 Feb 2023

International Stand Up to Bullying Day

Lodged by Richard Leonard Standard Motion 30 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes that 24 February 2023 is International Stand Up to Bullying Day; understands that workplace bullying takes many different forms and was identified in the TUC biennial survey of health and safety representatives as the second biggest health and safety concern of those surveyed; notes that workplace bullying is described by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) as offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting behaviour, an abuse or misuse of power through means that undermine, humiliate, denigrate or injure the persons; is concerned by reports that this type of bullying is increasing, and believes that incidents of bullying are more prevalent in non-unionised workplaces; understands that the consequences of bullying can cause irreparable harm to the mental health and wellbeing of workers; considers that the Health and Safety Executive, as the health and safety enforcement body, must take workplace bullying more seriously and investigate cases where complaints are made by workers, and advises workers who are experiencing bullying to contact their trade union representative, or, if they are not in a union, to contact Scottish Hazards via its helpline on 0800 0015 022 or at hazards.org.

Supporters (30)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.