Model trade union resolution
This branch/union body/conference is shocked and appalled by revelations uncovered by the #meTU campaign of widespread bullying, violence and harassment taking place in our movement.
These revelations are a stain on our movement and points towards the need for widespread cultural and structural change in our trade unions.
We congratulate the work of #meTU since 2022 in bringing these issues to light.
Since 2020, three KC led independent investigations have concluded widespread bullying, harassment and abuses in major trade unions. Despite a number of very reasonable and sensible recommendations to address these problems, nothing concretely has changed.
This branch/union body/conference agrees to fully support the #meTU campaign. This branch/union body/conference will publicise all #meTU events and materials, and donate £xxx to the #meTU campaign.
In addition, we call on the TUC and the wider trade union movement to adopt the following demands:
1.
Investigate
The TUC and all unions to conduct independent and transparent inquiries into structural sexism, harassment and bullying, similar to the Monaghan report, including collusion and complicity in staff unions.
2.
Drop NDAs
End the use of non disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence women victims of sexual harassment, and other cases which would normally merit whistleblowing, and to commit to justice for all those previously silenced by NDAs.
3.
Take action
Robust and effective action is taken against perpetrators of violence in our movement.
4.
Include women
Adopt the Sisters to the Front sexual violence charter and make an action plan with the full participation of women reps, staff and networks, for transformative change and real representation and democracy in our unions.
5.
Increase visibility
Enable motions and meTU fringe meetings at all conferences. We welcome the motion passed at NEU conference to fully support meTU. We call on all other affiliates to follow suit.
More ways to help
Buy our fabulous #meTU T shirts for yourself and fellow trade unionists.
£10 each or £15 solidarity price. Email metuwomen@gmail.com to place your order.