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Disabled members hear recruitment rallying call
(27/10/08) President links organising with the need to be representativeBan bullying at work
(07/11/07) All workers have the right to be treated with dignity and respect, says UNISONEquality to the fore
(29/10/07) We must do more to remove barriers, disabled members' conference vows.Union fights for a “lifeline” for disabled people
(22/6/07) Government must keep its word on Access to WorkNews list >
Disabled people experience discrimination at work. UNISON challenges discriminatory actions and campaigns for a fair deal for disabled members.
UNISON supports the Social Model of Disability. We believe it is the way society organises that creates barriers to inclusion and prevents disabled people from taking an equal part in life. As a union we campaign on important issues such as:
- Inaccessible workplaces
- Information systems that don't include disabled people's access needs
- Negative attitudes and prejudices from employers
UNISON's priorities on disability are led by the union's own disabled members. Our union is committed to taking on the issues from those who know them best.
What we're doing now
Carers to get protection at work following landmark ruling
(06/08/08) UNISON welcomes European Court of Justice judgement that disability discrimination laws apply to carersAccess to Work - Guidance from the National Disabled Members Committee for UNISON branches and Disabled members
There are nearly 8 million disabled people in Britain, over half of whom are of working age and are able to work. According to research carried out by the Disability Rights Commission (DRC). Disabled people who have got a job are far more likely to be employed in insecure and/or part time work.UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities
UNISON Branches have a proud record of protecting our disabled members rights at work and making sure disabled members have opportunities to be active in the union.Government public consultation about specialist employment services to disabled people
The Government is running a public consultation about specialist employment services to disabled people and Unison will be submitting a response.Government charts progress towards disability equality
(10/12/07) The Department of Work and Pensions issued a press release on 5th December regarding the publication of the second annual report into the government's goal of equality for disabled people by 2025 from the Office for Disability Issues (ODI).< Back | More >
• For urgent help and advice at work to go Help at Work.
• UNISON's policy officer working on disability issues is Gloria Foran.
UNISON Disabled members
1 Mabledon Place
London WC1H 9AJ
Email: disabilityissues@unison.co.uk
Improving specialist disability employment services
UNISON response to DWP consultation on Access to Work
Improving specialist disability employment services
Mental Health in the Workplace
The TUC has produced a new booklet on Mental Health in the Workplace. It is a guide for Trade Union Reps and give advice on how unions should approach and represent members with mental health issues.Mental Health in the Workplace [PDF]
Disabled members caucus leaflet
A voice for you at UNISON's disabled members' conference - details of caucus meetings.Disabled members caucus leaflet
Disabled Members' Conference 2007: record of decisions
Decisions and ballot results from October's conference in HarrogateDisabled Members' Conference 2007: record of decisions
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