Britain and Ireland’s largest union, Unite praised Rolls-Royce for
‘leading the way’ after the engineering giant gave its backing to
the union’s period dignity campaign by agreeing to provide sanitary
products at no cost in toilets across its operations in 50
countries around the globe. Rolls-Royce, which is
headquartered in the UK, is the first multi-national company to
make such a commitment. The global commitment comes after bosses at
the Rolls-Royce plant in...Request free
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Britain and Ireland’s largest union, Unite praised Rolls-Royce for
‘leading the way’ after the engineering giant gave its backing to
the union’s period dignity campaign by agreeing to provide sanitary
products at no cost in toilets across its operations in 50
countries around the globe.
Rolls-Royce, which is headquartered in the UK, is the first
multi-national company to make such a commitment. The global
commitment comes after bosses at the Rolls-Royce plant in
Washington, Tyne and Wear signed up locally to the
campaign and then supported Unite representatives in raising the
initiative with senior management.
Unite is urging other employers to follow Rolls-Royce’s lead to
ensure that women and girls have period dignity. By making changes
in our workplaces, places of education and in society, Unite
believes women and girls will be able to have a positive period
knowing that they are able to access sanitary products.
Unite convenor at the Rolls-Royce facility in Washington,
Gary Andrews, who spearheaded the initiative in the company,
said: “In today's world no woman should feel uncomfortable
about their period. It has been a taboo subject for too many
years.
“So, it is fantastic news that Rolls-Royce will be giving its
global backing to Unite’s period dignity campaign and be providing
sanitary products in toilets across its operations around the world
at no cost.”
Unite national officer for equalities Siobhan Endean
said: “Rolls-Royce should be praised for this progressive step
and leading the way in being the first global company to sign up to
Unite’s period dignity charter.
“Having a period is a natural process that should never be a source
of awkwardness. Unite believes that by changing perceptions we can
tackle some of the wider issues around periods.
“We would urge other employers to follow Rolls-Royce’s lead in
backing period dignity in the workplace.”
