Equality
The TUC campaigns against discrimination at work and in wider society. You can find out more about our work on equal rights for women and men and part-timers, equality for black workers, lesbian and gay rights, disability issues and age equality
The TUC also campaigns for a better work/life balance, see the working life section. The TUC changing times website gives employers and unions practical guidance to achieve a better work-life balance in the workplace.
Download the TUC guide to equality law which provides a practical and clear explanation of workplace rights.
The most recent documents available on this subject are:
TUC response to EHRC ‘Sex and Power' survey
Responding to the annual ‘Sex and Power' survey, published today (Thursday) by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:
4 September 2008
Black Matters - Issue 2
Newsletter bringing you news on issues about black workers and employment.
PDF version available for download
3 September 2008
Trade unions and black people
At work and in the Community:
Trade unions and black people
Wed 17 September, 6.30 - 8.30 pm
Mechanics Centre, Manchester (entrance on Major Street)
Keynote Speaker Gus John
The NW TUC Black Members Network, has called an open meeting to discuss the role of trade unions in organising and supporting black workers in the struggle against racism and discrimination.
The keynote speaker will be Gus John, the well know and respected activist, educationalist and policy thinker.
12 August 2008
TUC invites Brighton LGBT community to Religion and Homophobia meeting
When the annual Trades Union Congress comes to Brighton again in September, the TUC is inviting the local lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) community to a fringe meeting to discuss Religion and Homophobia. The meeting will be held on Wednesday 10 September at 5.30pm in the Grand Hotel, Brighton.
29 July 2008
TUC launches new training programme to boost network of equality reps
A TUC co-ordinated training programme, announced at the recent equalities reps conference, has been set up to further boost the growing network of union equality reps in workplaces across the UK.
25 July 2008
Extending equality
The TUC took part in a Europe-wide trade union LGBT Conference in January 2008, organised by the ETUC and ILGA-Europe. Here is the full report of this ground-breaking event.
23 July 2008
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