Chapter 4
Using an organising approach
[ch 4: page 45]Retail union Usdaw says bullying can have an important link to recruitment and organising and its guidance includes an organising model. It says that when a workplace is well organised with a strong union presence, a bullying culture is far less likely be considered acceptable. It advises reps to talk to members about the importance of working in an environment of dignity and respect to help them to understand their rights and the role that the union has in helping to prevent bullying.