OTTAWA — The #MeToo movement may have given national prominence to the issue of sexual misconduct on Parliament Hill, but some of the responses to a recent Canadian Press survey suggest bullying and exploitation of those who work for political bosses are largely unexamined problems. “You would be surprised by how many offices burn through staff and how many staff are afraid to speak out because there are no good options for recourse,” one respondent wrote. “I’m more concerned about a different type of power play on the Hill,” wrote another, noting the lack of job security leaves staffers vulnerable to exploitation. “It seems clear that psychological harassment is a much more widespread (and very serious) problem in politics compared to other workplaces,” the respondent wrote. “His microaggressions have resulted in increased stress at work, and I am actively seeking another job outside of Parliament Hill.

Source: National Post March 21, 2018 08:26 UTC