UNISON's membership is made up of individuals from all walks of life and all parts of the world. Every one of them is entitled to be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.

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

Guide to equality in UNISON

(23/06/06) New 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.

Making equality happen in UNISON branches

(23/06/09) Guide setting out how UNISON branches can make sure equality is part of everything they do.

UNISON briefing on 2009 Equality Bill

(1 May 09) UNISON briefing welcoming the introduction of the Equality Bill but expressing concern that some proposals do not go far enough.

Equality campaigners say more must be done

(27/04/09) UNISON and the Fawcett Society have said that more needs to be done if women are to achieve equal pay, commenting on the publication of the Equality Bill.

Equality Bill published

(27 April 2009) The long-awaited Equality Bill has now been published. The Bill strengthens and streamlines discrimination law. The Bill and Government commentary can be read at http://www.equalities.gov.uk/equality_bill.aspx

UNISON welcomes commitment to tackle discrimination

(24/04/2009) UNISON and the Fawcett Society have welcomed the government's commitment to tackle inequality and discrimination in the Equality Bill, due to be published on Monday, but want action to toughen up equal pay legislation.