The UCU website recently reported that a StaffordshireUniversity has paid out compensation to a stressed staff member.
The report described the extent of the stress that this staff member was under, regularly putting in 65 hour weeks, an excessive workload and four members of staff taking on the work of six.
Despite complaints, nothing was done to alleviate the pressure and the staff member was eventually signed off sick. Read the full report here.
If you are suffering from symptoms of stress or struggling to get your work-life balance in order, as well as talking to your union, CUSN can give you some extra support.
Call us on 08000 32 99 52 and talk to our trained advisors in confidence. Lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so we are here when you need us.
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