Spain High-tech shanty town mushrooms. 30 June 2000 Hotel kitchens can be tough places to work. They can also be the scene of workplace bullying and intimidation. It sounds silly but it can be sometimes just like the old schoolyard.
People feel they are alone even though there are quite a few examples of bullying.
The union is promoting a model agreement on this issue. You can read the details at the bottom of this piece. Cate Davey, has been working in the industry for twenty years, and is an LHMU Kitchen delegate. She said that in recent times the issue of workplace bullying had defintely helped recruit new members. More people are asking for help and wanting to sign up to the union - and the issue they nominate is bullying.