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Equalities in the Somerset Branch

Nationally, UNISON introduced branch equalities officers some time ago to lead on equalities work in branches. In 2009 UNISON conference created a new role of workplace equalities rep, with the aim of making sure every workplace has one. Please watch the video

Once we start seeing equality as integral to everything, we can look at how to embed it into what we might think are 'other' areas of work. For instance, we might be losing chances to challenge outsourcing because we're not making sure that we ask public sector employers to consider their duty to prevent discrimination when they're making any changes.

 

Self Organised Groups Conferences - see the poster for details

The EHRC are very positive about the Government abolishing the default retirement age. Read the letter from the commission

Read the letter from UNISON Education about Equality Impact Assessments and Restructuring

Please read the press release sent out by Fairplay South West following their meeting on Monday 12 April 2010

The new Equalities became law in April 2010, the government has produced an easy to read booklet

Read the latest Equalities News Information