LRD guides and handbook April 2014

Stress and mental health at work - a guide for trade union reps

Chapter 1

Who does it affect?

[ch 1: page 5]

Work-related stress has long been a major hazard for a wide range of workers. Research by trade unions, academics, the HSE and other organisations has consistently shown that a large proportion of the workforce suffers from high levels of stress and that this often leads to mental health problems.