DIGNITY AT WORK

Early day motion 816, tabled 6 February 2002 by Valerie Davey (Labour). Signed by 63 members.

That this House believes that every employee should have the right to dignity at work; welcomes the benefits for employees of the Government's measures since 1997, especially those contained within the Employment Relations Act 1999; notes with concern, however, the high level of bullying reported in the UMIST research document 'Destructive Conflict and Bullying at Work' published in November 2000; supports the ongoing campaign by Amicus to highlight the issue; recognises the harm bullying causes employees, employers and the economy; and calls upon the Government to support measures to reduce bullying in the workplace.

Signatures by party: Labour 53, Labour/Co-operative 4, Liberal Democrat 4, UUP 2.