The main points and issues in tackling discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation.
Details
The course will help you to:
- understand the main points of the relevant legislation;
- consider their impact on UNISON’s bargaining agenda;
- plan how to organise against discrimination in the workplace;
- identify where policies and practices fail to provide equality for LGBT workers;
- develop negotiating strategies;
- build recruitment and organisation of LGBT workers.
How the course will work
The course involves group work and discussion. It is also a good opportunity to network and share ideas and experiences.
You may be asked to find out information from your branch and employer in advance.
Course bookings and enquiries
To find out more or book your place, contact your region.
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Organising in the community and voluntary sector
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Disability discrimination law – introductory course
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Race and sex discrimination – introductory course
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Details
The course will help you to:
- understand the main points of the relevant legislation;
- consider their impact on UNISON’s bargaining agenda;
- plan how to organise against discrimination in the workplace;
- identify where policies and practices fail to provide equality for LGBT workers;
- develop negotiating strategies;
- build recruitment and organisation of LGBT workers.
How the course will work
The course involves group work and discussion. It is also a good opportunity to network and share ideas and experiences.
You may be asked to find out information from your branch and employer in advance.
Course bookings and enquiries
To find out more or book your place, contact your region.
Related courses
Developing representational skills – disciplinary hearings
Procurement: outsourcing and privatisation
Organising in the community and voluntary sector
Steward refresher (recertification)
Approaches to tackling racism and discrimination
Equality awareness for lay tutors
Introduction to employment law
Disability discrimination law – introductory course
Disability discrimination law – advanced course
Race and sex discrimination – introductory course
Race and sex discrimination – advanced course
Introduction to contracts of employment
Contracts, redundancy and TUPE – advanced course
Unfair dismissals – introductory course
Unfair dismissals and employment tribunals (advanced)
Details
The course will help you to:
- understand the main points of the relevant legislation;
- consider their impact on UNISON’s bargaining agenda;
- plan how to organise against discrimination in the workplace;
- identify where policies and practices fail to provide equality for LGBT workers;
- develop negotiating strategies;
- build recruitment and organisation of LGBT workers.
How the course will work
The course involves group work and discussion. It is also a good opportunity to network and share ideas and experiences.
You may be asked to find out information from your branch and employer in advance.
Course bookings and enquiries
To find out more or book your place, contact your region.
Related courses
Developing representational skills – disciplinary hearings
Procurement: outsourcing and privatisation
Organising in the community and voluntary sector
Steward refresher (recertification)
Approaches to tackling racism and discrimination
Equality awareness for lay tutors
Introduction to employment law
Disability discrimination law – introductory course
Disability discrimination law – advanced course
Race and sex discrimination – introductory course
Race and sex discrimination – advanced course
Introduction to contracts of employment
Contracts, redundancy and TUPE – advanced course
Unfair dismissals – introductory course
Unfair dismissals and employment tribunals (advanced)