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Union learning changes lives

(10/03/08) Universities and skills minister joins UNISON reps to celebrate their success
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Stop Discrimination Petition

MEP Liz Lynne has launched a petition to ensure that discrimination is banned on all grounds across the European Union.

New equality legislation

(29/02/08) Government proposals to change anti-discrimination legislation will not help close the pay gap between men and women, warns UNISON

Show Racism the Red Card

(10/12/07) UNISON president Norma Stephenson is pledging her support to the Show Racism the Red Card campaign. Whether you support football or not, you and your branch have a chance to help support the campaign and fight racism.

EU proposal to extend discrimination laws

(30/11/07) A new directive to extend discrimination laws beyond employment in relation to religion and belief, age, disability and sexual orientation is proposed in the EU Commission’s legislative and work programme for 2008.

Extension to Hate Crime Laws

(30/11/07) As part of government's plans outlined in the Queen's speech, inciting hatred against disabled and transgender people is to be outlawed. A criminal justice and immigration Bill will include a new offence of inciting hatred against disabled, gay, lesbian and transgender people.

New Legislation to Combat Religious Hatred

(3/10/07) On 1 October, it became a criminal offence in England and Wales to incite religious hatred.

The New CEHR

(2/10/07) UNISON welcomes the launch of the new Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR) on 1 October and we look forward to working with the Commission to tackle the continuing inequalities in the British society.

UNISON Response to the Green Paper

(24/08/07) UNISON Response to the Single Equality Bill Green Paper.
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Seeking Case Studies of Public Sector Equality Duties

(10/08/07) Is your employer demonstrating best practice in implementing the public sector equality duties for disability, gender and race? Has your branch used any of the duties to benefit members, e.g. in a redundancy or restructuring exercise? If so, the Membership Participation Unit would like to hear from you.

Moving towards real equality? The discrimination law review

(19/07/07) Consultation is now open on the introduction of a single equality bill. Find out what UNISON is calling for, and how you can have your say

Equal Means: making it happen

(14/06/2007) An introduction to UNISON's equality scheme - booklet explaining how the scheme will help make sure we promote equality in everything we do. Seeks views and information from members.
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Services free of discrimination enter into force

(30/04/07) UNISON welcomes new laws protecting lesbian, gay and bisexual people from discrimination in service provision

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Latest Equality document

Bargaining for Transgender Workers

This updated factsheet gives information about the rights of transgender people at work and suggests good practice for employers and UNISON branches. It includes information on the law, support for members undergoing gender reassignment and checklists for negotiating and for branches.
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UNISON Welfare News Issue 21 Spring 08

In this edition: A special holiday, kids summer camps, help for home owners, making a difference.
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The BNP can seriously damage your public services

Campaign leaflet: stock number 2663
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No entry for the BNP

Campaign leaflet: stock number 2662
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Success stories

Some UNISON equality success stories

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