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Equalities zone

Check out the factsheets and guides below on bargaining for equality. This is just part of what the Bargaining Support Group has available - for more help contact us. If you negotiate an agreement, please send us a copy to build up the Bargaining Information System database.

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BIS Equality Scheme Questionnaire
Word document (93696 bytes)

Equality Duties Guidance
Guidance on the Public Sector Equalities Duties.
Acrobat PDF (713124 bytes)

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Factsheet on dismissal on the grounds of retirement
Word document (58368 bytes)

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Maternity Leave and Pay Questionnaire
Word document (64512 bytes)

Negotiating strategy and guidance for local representatives
This document (updated October 2007) has been prepared to assist local representatives who are in the process of negotiating for the introduction of new pay and grading structures. It sets out UNISON’s strategy toward such negotiations and gives guidance on the critical issues that must be addressed.
Acrobat PDF version

Raise the Roof: booklet
A two-colour A4 booklet which helps activists to campaign around the issue of domestic abuse. It advises how to implement support systems in the workplace and campaign more widely for awareness in the community.
Acrobat PDF version

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Religious discrimination - April 2006
From the end of 2003 it will be illegal to discriminate against people in employment or vocational training on the basis of their religion or beliefs. This factsheet outlines this new legislation, specific issues and gives bargaining advice to ensure that our members are not affected by religious discrimination in the workplace.
Acrobat PDF version

Race Relations Amendment Act 2000: a guide for branches
UNISON believes that the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 provides a framework in which real progress on race equality in the public sector can be achieved. However legislation alone will not achieve a improvements in eliminating race discrimination.
Acrobat PDF version

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Introductory guide for reps supporting trans members
Accessible guide for workplace reps in supporting trans members. Essential reading, whether or not you currently have members needing support. Includes background and information on the law, workplace rights and good practice.
Acrobat PDF (591772 bytes)

Guidance on Supporting Trans Members
A UNISON/Scottish Transgender Alliance introductory guide for trade union reps on supporting trans members
Acrobat PDF (504937 bytes)

Civil Partnership and Pensions Briefing

This briefing contains information about the implications of the Civil Partnership Act on pensions and the extent to which survivors can benefit from their deceased civil partner’s pension.
Word document (53248 bytes)

Model Statement on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Word document (305664 bytes)

Negotiating Equality for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Workers
The purpose of this negotiating guide is to advise on how to use these new rights to make a real difference to the working lives of our lesbian, gay and bisexual members.
Acrobat PDF version

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Disability leave factsheet
Disability leave is time off from work for a reason related to someone's disability. It is a type of 'reasonable adjustment' which disabled workers are entitled under the Disability Discrimination Act.
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Disability leave model agreement
A sample agreement that could be used in your workplace.
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Factsheet on part III of the Disability Discrimination Act
Feb 2005
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment) Regulations 2003 came into force on 1st October 2004. Better known as part III of the DDA, this bring UK legislation into line with the European Union Equal Rights Directive so far as it relates to Disability Discrimination.
Word file
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Negotiating To End Disability Discrimination
Many employers still see disabled people as a burden, despite evidence that disabled workers perform just as well as their non-disabled colleagues. This guide is intended to help branches negotiate equal access to employment and equal opportunities in the workplace.
Online HTML version

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