Sexually harassed and afraid to tell: migrant women over-represented but under-reported

A new national survey has revealed more than half ((51%)) of the migrant women workers interviewed have experienced workplace sexual harassment but were afraid to report it. Unions New South Wales interviewed more than 3,300 ((3,388)) women of migrant backgrounds - mostly women on temporary visas ((83%)).

Unions NSW Secretary Mark Morey, Federal Minister for the Environment Tanya Plibersek and NSW Minister for Women Jodie Harrison pose for a photo with workers Source: AAP / STEVEN MARKHAM/AAPIMAGE