Women in the transport industry are being forced to carry used period products in their pockets and jeopardise their health and dignity due to inadequate access to clean and safe bathrooms.
A union report released on Monday found that 82 per cent of transport workers believe limited access to sanitary toilet facilities undermines their dignity and respect as workers.
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It also revealed women are turning to dangerous coping strategies at work, deliberately dehydrating themselves, delaying bathroom breaks, or using inappropriate locations.
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union national vice president Leanne Holmes said the report exposed appalling standards experienced by workers across the country.
"Women across the transport industry are being denied the most basic workplace rights: safe, clean toilets and the ability to use them when they need to," Ms Holmes said.
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