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A group of trade unions has alleged McDonald's has violated international labour standards by failing to tackle sexual harassment in its UK restaurants and franchises.

It comes after a BBC investigation exposed a toxic culture at the fast-food chain in which workers, some as young as 17, were being groped and harassed. Last year, McDonald's staff told us they still faced sexual abuse and harassment.

The unions complained to an independent unit within government which has now offered to intervene by mediating between the unions and McDonald's.

The fast-food chain said it was "reviewing the information and considering next steps".

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[–] HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works 23 points 2 months ago (1 children)

"Next steps" my ass. It's fucking 2026 and UK's McDonalds hasn't got a sexual harassment policy on the books yet???

[–] essell@lemmy.world 14 points 2 months ago

Took me a couple of minutes to find out that's not true.

https://www.mcdonalds.com/gb/en-gb/help/faq/does-mcdonalds-have-a-harassment-bullying-policy-in-its-restaurants.html

Where they've failed is in the enacting that policy, likely exacerbated by their franchise model which muddles responsibilities and accountability.