Jo was sexually harassed at work for over a year. It affected every part of her life - her job, her health, and her ability to ever feel safe at work again. Watch her full story below.

🚨 We support calls from the @workerspolicy.bsky.social for stronger laws that require employers to prevent harassment, not just respond to it. 📢 Safer workplaces must be the standard. 👉 Write to your MP and support the campaign: https://workerspolicyproject.org/endnotdefend #EndNotDefend #GFTU

How are unions around the world tackling workplace sexual harassment? On the anniversary of ILO Convention 190, End Not Defend and Hazards will host a panel of international speakers to hear about the innovative ways they're working to stop workplace sexual harassment. Online, June 25, 6:30pm.

We're really pleased to be joined by Kristjan Bragason at our online event on 25th June. Kristjan is the General Secretary of the IUF negotiating 7 agreements to tackle workplace sexual harrasment with global corporations covering workers in 54 countries. Link below.

🌍 Join us for an international panel on ending workplace sexual harassment. Hear from: • Rebecca Long-Bailey MP • Kristjan Bragason - European Federation of Food, Agriculture & Tourism workers • Claire King - Australian Council of Trade Unions Tickets 👇

Great News - the motion to support #EndNotDefend and tackle workplace sexual harassement has been overwhelmingly passed at @ucu.org.uk #ucu2025 Congress today.

“I'm sure the government wants to do something about this..because lower & younger lower-paid workers are particularly vulnerable” Great to hear from Jenny Jones standing in for Natalie Bennet argue for HSE involvement to protect workers most vulnerable to sexual harassment.

"It would be a no-brainer to try and work together across the House... to try and see if we can improve on what clearly isn't working at the moment." Great to hear Lord Russell on the 51 years of legislation and why we need real oversight on workplace sexual harassement.

"The prevalence of sexual harassment and violence in the workplace across the UK shows that interventions like these amendments are, unfortunately, necessary." 1/2

From Baroness Smith's excellent opening speech last night in the Lords 👇 "To mandate the Health and Safety Executive to develop and publish an enforceable health and safety framework on violence and harassment in the workplace."

Day 4 of Workers Rights Bill in the Lords today & Baroness Smith's amendments are due to be heard. Sexual Harassment causes PTSD, depression and physical health issues. It means people fall out of work, it's a Workerplace Hazard that needs monitoring & prevention.

Part three of our webinar is available on our YouTube, in it, Sarah Woolley explains some great practical steps employers, workers and reps can take to spot and challenge sexual harassment. m.youtube.com/watch?v=tA5P...

Part two of our first webinar is up on our YouTube channel. In it, Ranjit O'Mahony - Morrish Senior Solicitor in Employment talks about the law on sexual harassment as it is now and where it falls short. youtu.be/V6HCrFoqra0?...

Baroness Carmen Smith's amendments are scheduled to be heard late tonight. Want to know more about why we think Sexual Harrasement is a health and safety issue? Read our joint briefing from #EndNotDefend @unitetheunion.bsky.social @regulariseuk.bsky.social @hazardscamp.bsky.social & more 👇

If you missed our webinar, it's over on YouTube. In the 1st part, we hear from Dr Ruth Beresford & Dr Bob Jeffery about the high rates of sexual harassment in low paid precarious hospitality work and the risk factors - including zero hours contracts. youtu.be/cPd3OKnja_M?...

Fantastic working with The Suzy Lamplugh Trust and Baroness Carmen Smith on amendments to the Employment Rights Bill- tackling the high rates of sexual harrasement in the workplace is early intervention that would have a huge impact on violence against women and girls.

As well as making workplace sexual harrasment a health & safety issue, amendments also call for anonymous reporting. This is so important given that so many victims leave work rather than report incidents. And when so many perpetrators are managers or in positions of power.

Really important progress for the campaign - Baroness Carmen Smith has laid down amendments to the employment bill that will be heard next week in Parliament. The amendments seek to make Violence and Harassment at work a Health and Safety issue. 1/2

Ask your union to support the campaign using the motion on our website 👇 workerspolicyproject.org/resource-downl…

The UK ratified ILO Convention 190. But workers still face harassment with no real protection. We need more than headlines. It’s time to #EndNotDefend, implement the law in full, and make sexual harassment a health & safety issue. #ILO190 #SafeAtWork m.youtube.com/watch?v=kSj9...

Online event: Understanding and Challenging Workplace Sexual Harassment Thurs 10 April, 6.30–8.00pm Speakers: Dr Bob Jeffrey, Ruth Beresford, Zoe Gardner, Janet Newsham, Lorna Gascoine Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1284450609... #EndNotDefend @HazardsCampaign

Last week we met with Suzy Lamplugh Trust and Baroness Smith of Llanfaes to talk about workplace sexual harassment. We all agree that the law must do more. And the responsibility should lie with the Health and Safety Executive. 1/2

Online event: Understanding and Challenging Workplace Sexual Harassment Thurs 10 April, 6.30–8.00pm Speakers: Dr Bob Jeffrey, Ruth Beresford, Zoe Gardner, Janet Newsham, Lorna Gascoine Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1284450609... #EndNotDefend @HazardsCampaign

Workplace sexual harassment is still happening — and being defended. Join us Thurs 10 April, 6.30–8.00pm to hear from frontline experts & campaigners. Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1284450609... @HazardsCampaign #EndNotDefend

Your story matters. Share it anonymously and help show how common—how widespread—this really is. Together, we’re building pressure for change. workerspolicyproject.org/EndNotDefend #EndNotDefend

No more tick-box training. No more policies that sit in a drawer. We want action. We want safety. #EndNotDefend

Hannah was told to wear a revealing outfit. She was groped by customers. Management said: “It sells.” The harassment wasn’t the problem—it was the plan. #EndNotDefend

In some industries, 9 out of 10 women report sexual harassment. It’s not accidental—it’s profitable. Harassment is a business model. #EndNotDefend

What are we fighting for? 1. Anonymous reporting 2. Real enforcement 3. More time to report 4. Public accountability This isn’t about tweaks—it’s about transformation. #EndNotDefend

Olivia spoke up about harassment. She lost her hours. The harasser stayed. This is what retaliation looks like. #EndNotDefend

“Wear the outfit or leave.” Hannah was harassed by customers and ignored by management. Harassment was baked into the business model. #EndNotDefend

Aamaya, 21, reported sexual harassment. Her manager said: “I just basically won’t look into it.” She faced it alone. No action. No safety. No justice. #EndNotDefend means changing that—for good.

What would real protection look like? HSE classifying sexual harassment as a workplace hazard Mandatory employer action plans Consequences for employers who fail to protect workers A culture where harassment is NOT tolerated We can make this happen. workerspolicyproject.org/endnotdefend/

Employer Responsibility = HSE Responsibility Employers are legally required to keep workers safe. 🚨 But if @H_S_E doesn’t classify sexual harassment as a workplace hazard, how can workers be protected? 📢 HSE must step up! Demand real action: workerspolicyproject.org/endnotdefend/

Nearly half of women and 1 in 5 men experience sexual harassment at work. The impact? Stress, anxiety, job loss, and even being forced out of entire industries. 💪 Work should be SAFE for EVERYONE. @H_S_E must recognise sexual harassment as a health & safety issue

We are pleased to announce our first online event with @gmhazardscentre.bsky.social and the fantastic @zoejardiniere.bsky.social get your free tickets here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understand...

Workplace abuse isn’t Just part of the job. With ILO C190 ratified, we must ensure real protections. The HSE must step up to enforce anti-harassment rules. Safe workplaces aren’t optional—they’re a right! Share your story & demand action. #EndNotDefend workerspolicyproject.org/endnotdefend/#…

We need to end the tick box culture once and for all. Join us and help us win the changes that protect all workers workerspolicyproject.org/endnotdefend/#…#EndNotDefendnd https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c337m3v3mgzo

This #IWD, we want protection, not platitudes. Too many women face harassment, abuse, and unsafe conditions just for doing their jobs. It's time for employers to take responsibility. Women’s safety must be prioritised over company profits. #EndNotDefend

A woman reports sexual harassment at work. Instead of support, she faces an immigration check. A domestic worker flees an abusive employer. Instead of protection, she's threatened with deportation. No woman should be forced to stay silent out of fear. #EndNotDefend #IWD #SafeWorkplaces

This #IWD2025, we stand with women facing abuse at work. No one should have to defend themselves against harassment, employers must take action to END it. #EndNotDefend

Workplace safety means protection from harassment too. This #IWD2025, we demand stronger protections & accountability at work. #EndNotDefend

Violence against women and girls rose by almost 40% between 2018 and 2023 to levels amounting to a "national emergency"—there was no change in 2024. We're joining LATUC to talk about recognising workplace sexual harrasement, and how we push for real protections. Link below.

Current laws don’t just fail to prevent workplace sexual harassment, they enable it. We're calling on Government to do more to protect all workers.

1 in 3 workers report having experienced sexual harrasement in the previous year alone, through the Employment Rights Bill, the Government now has the opportunity to force employers to take preventive steps. Please urgently ask your MP to sign the Early Day Motion

"The reports of sexual harassment were some of the most egregious abuses of power we documented, because of the trauma workers’ experienced" The report from Sheffield Hallam shows why we must confront workplace sexual harassment head-on. #EndNotDefend notesfrombelow.org/article/chal...

1 in 3 workers report having experienced workplace sexual harrasement in a single year, with Employemt Rights Bill, the Government now has the opportunity to force employers to take preventive steps. Ask your MP to sign the EDM while there is still time to strengthen protections.

Last year, we uncovered a 6-fold increase in the number of overseas care workers being exploited by rogue employers, leaving employees trapped in appalling contractual conditions. (1/3) 🧵

Thank you for coming to the launch of End Not Defend @rebeccalongbailey.com, while 43% of women report having experienced sexual harrasement at work including some of the most serious violations, we desperately need stronger enforcement and reporting mechanisms.

1 in 3 workers report having experienced sexual harassment within one calendar year. Last night, we launched End Not Defend to demand real accountability—not just to address workplace sexual harrasement, but to make sure it never happens in the first place.