Zero Tolerance Now! A Public Debate on Ending Workplace Sexual Harassment.

What’s on offer?

Join us for a panel discussion with Sarah Woolley (General Secretary of the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union), Dr Ruth Beresford (Sheffield Hallam University) and Dr Valeria Insarauto (University of Sheffield), and a public debate on ending workplace sexual harassment. We invite workers, trade unionists and all members of the public to get involved and have their say.

The event will consist of a short discussion from our panel and round-table discussions with all attendees. You’ll be supported to participate through guided conversations in small groups with opportunity to feedback to the room. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided at the event.

What’s it about?

Every year, at least a ⅓ of all UK workers experience sexual harassment at work. From October, there will be a mandatory duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. But what will this look like? We already know that workers on zero-hour, part-time and insecure contracts are more vulnerable to sexual harassment and less able to report and challenge it. How do we prevent it from happening in the first place? How can workers be supported to report sexual harassment at work? Together, we will discuss and explore how to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace.

Who’s leading the event?

Dr Ruth Beresford, Sheffield Hallam University

Dr Bob Jeffery, Sheffield Hallam University

Dr Valeria Insarauto, University of Sheffield

Open to

Due to the nature of the topic being discussed at this event, attendees should be 16+ years of age to attend this event.

Spaces for this event are limited and it is essential that you book a ticket in advance. 

Of particular interest to

Workers, trade unionists and all members of the public