Equality news
Guide to equality in UNISON
(18/01/12) Guide giving an overview of UNISON's agenda for promoting equality and tackling discrimination in employment, in public services, across society and in our union.TUC Equality Audit 2011
(13/09/11) The TUC has published the 2011 TUC Equality Audit. The TUC Equality Audit is a survey of union structures, policies and services relating to equality. The 2011 TUC Equality Audit had a response rate of 97 per cent of the TUC's 6 million British trade union members. The results, which can be compared with those from previous audits, provide important reading for all member unions.Guidance for branches on the Public Sector Equality Duty
(05/08/2011) UNISON has issued an updated guidance for branches on the Public Sector Equality Duty. This guidance is designed to help branches negotiate and organise around the Public Sector Equality Duty. This guidance also offers advice on how branches can use the duty to organise, recruit and represent members.
Equality duties protocol - updated April 2011
(05/05/11) Public sector employers have obligations under the new equality duties. UNISON argues that all employers should equality impact assess any proposals especially in terms of restructuring, redundancies or cuts.Film clip - is fairness at work important to you?
(15/03/10) Short animated film on how UNISON equality reps make the workplace better for all. Equality reps are trained to recognise discrimination and help members get the support of their union if things go wrong for them at work. http://www.unison.org.uk/video/video.asp?did=10858Making equality happen in UNISON branches
(23/06/09) Guide setting out how UNISON branches can make sure equality is part of everything they do.Equality Bill - UNISON Response
(9/10/08) The "Framework for a Fairer Future" setting out the Government’s proposals for the Equality Bill was introduced to Parliament on 26 June 2008. UNISON has published it's response to the Government's Equality Bill.< Back | More >
