90% of Shellharbour City Council staff surveyed witnessed workplace bullying, with 2/3 directly affected; union refers issue to NSW Industrial Relations Commission.

90% of Shellharbour City Council staff surveyed witnessed workplace bullying, with two-thirds reporting being directly affected. The United Services Union survey revealed a culture of verbal abuse, isolation, and exclusion, particularly targeting female staff within management. The council has policies in place to address bullying, but the union referred the issue to the NSW Industrial Relations Commission.

May 26, 2024
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