The head of BSRB says many public employees face inaction when they report violence and harassment. The union calls on the government to take the issue seriously.
Violence and harassment against state employees is a common problem in Iceland, says the chair of BSRB, the federation of state and municipal employees.
Many staff report meeting inaction when they raise incidents of workplace violence. The unions are demanding that the government take the issue seriously and put together a coordinated response plan.
The chair adds that the situation is worst in healthcare and public-facing services, where contact with the public is most intense.
Source: RÚV