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Equality

UNISON is the largest trade union for staff in schools and local authority education departments.

Our members include teaching assistants, nursery staff, administrators, secretaries, policy officers, technicians, cleaners, caretakers, school meals workers - in fact anyone working in schools or supporting education.

Equality

New Guidance on Maternity Leave

(24/09/2008) Attached to this bulletin is the revised national guidance agreement for maternity leave from the joint AoC and Union working party. more..

Equality Training Events

(18/09/2008)This posting provides information on two courses that have been developed for the Centre of Excellence and Leadership which maybe of interest to UNISON equality activists.

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Guidance on Trans Equality in Post School Education

(21/05/08) Trans equality matters in post-school education. Our education institutions should be places where all can learn or work with dignity and respect. more..

New National Agreement on Sexual Orientation for England

(06/05/2005) This is the new national agreement from the joint AoC and Union equalities working party. more..

Race Equality : Useful Links and Advice Notes

(1/05/2008) This page provides some useful links and fact sheets on the Race Relations Amendment Act It aims to provide a straightforward guide to how it can be used in the workplace and why it is important for branches and college stewards/reps. more..

The Public Sector Equality Duties and FE and Sixth Form

(06/03/2008) UNISON sees the introduction of public sector equality duties as a step towards a society where diversity is accepted as normal and equality as a benefit to everyone.

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New National Agreement on Race Equality for England

This is the new national agreement from the joint AoC and Union equalities working party. To download click here
National Agreement on Race Equality 2008

Disabled staff face widespread discrimination

(5/03/08) The findings of the Commission for Disabled Staff in Lifelong Learning reveal a systemic failure to take disabled staff working in lifelong learning seriously, which has led to widespread institutional discrimination. UNISON had a seat on the commission. more..

New Agreement on Religion and Belief

(06/03/2008) This is the new national agreement from the joint AoC and Union equalities working party for religion and belief. Click here to download To download the report click here


National Agreement on Religion and Belief 2008

How to Conduct An Impact Assessment

(15/03/2007) Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs) therefore play a key role in implementing the duties. They are a basic procedure and a legal requirement for authorities covered by specific duties. more..

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Pay matters A fair deal for public service workers

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