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83% of lawyers report mental health suffering from workplace stresses

Thursday 31st March 2022 | Sunaina Born | R1 News Reporter | sunaina@r1.co.nz

The newly-formed Aotearoa Legal Workers' Union has just released a new report that finds that lawyers are suffering under high workloads, stressful subject matter, and bullying by senior staff, with 83% of respondents reporting their mental health deteriorating due to workplace conditions.

Co-President Isabella Lenihan-Ikin talks to Sunaina Born about this report and the unique role of the union.