Unions launch breast cancer guide
by Bernard Harbor
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The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has launched a guide on assisting workers who are diagnosed with breast cancer or other serious illnesses. Policies to assist workers with breast cancer and other illnesses advises on how women can be supported during their treatment, recovery and return to work.
More than seven women a day are diagnosed with breast cancer.
The guide, which was launched by Tánaiste Joan Burton, aims to ensure that workers undergoing treatment or returning to work get the necessary help and support in terms of agreed time off and adapted work organisation.
ICTU general secretary David Begg said the publication illustrated the progress made in recent years. “Even a decade ago, we would not be having conversations about people returning to work after treatment, even less about how we could best adapt their working environment. There’s still a long way to go, but this represents significant success for trade unions who have long campaigned for better treatment and screening,” he said.
Get more information about breast cancer here.
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