Challenging discrimination and winning equality is at the heart of UNISON's policies. Because we recognise that equality is an inseparable part of all trade union issues, we actively campaign for equality in the workplace and in the wider world.
As the UK's major public sector trade union, UNISON also recognises its responsibility to harness the skills and knowledge of its membership. This is achieved by giving voice to public service workers on how public services are best provided and promoting equality in their delivery.
UNISON is proud of its record in winning equality, but we are not complacent. We will continue to promote equality and campaign to eliminate discrimination wherever we encounter it.
Latest equality updates
Red Tape Challenge and EHRC
(17/05/12) UNISON is extremely concerned about the government’s announcement on its response to the Red Tape Challenge on equality.Public Sector Equality Duty
(09/05/12) 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.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.
