PSA statement on sexual harassment allegations at Kapiti
Coast District Council
The Public Service Association
Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is aware of allegations made
against a councillor at Kapiti Coast District
Council.
Since the matter is under police investigation,
the PSA will not comment on the particulars of the
case.
PSA National Secretary Glenn Barclay says the union
will work with any investigation and support any members who
have been affected.
"A safe, healthy workplace is
essential for Kiwi workers, and that includes being free
from sexual harassment and bullying," Mr Barclay says.
The
PSA’s 2016 report Workplace Dynamics in the New Zealand
Public Service showed nearly 14 per cent of respondents had
experienced some form of sexual harassment in the previous 6
months.
"We encourage our members to call out sexual
harassment, and employers to take a pro-active approach to
dealing with it," Mr Barclay says.
"This includes adopting
zero tolerance approaches and properly handling incidents
when they occur.
"Through organisers and delegates, the
PSA can provide support and assistance to people who are
experiencing sexual harassment."
The PSA has prepared a
resource for organisers and delegates which can be
downloaded here:
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