Disability Discrimination




TUC welcomes first UK disability history month

The TUC will hold a seminar in London on Thursday (25 November) on the impact of the cuts on disabled people.

22 November 2010
Equality Bill and flexible working extension will help deliver fairness at work

Welcoming the Equality Bill in the Queen's Speech today (Wednesday), TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: "With the gender pay gap moving in the wrong direction, the Equality Bill is much needed. The decision to press ahead with extending the r...

3 December 2008
TUC welcomes European Court of Justice disability judgement

Welcoming the European Court of Justice (ECJ) decision today (Thursday) that a UK mother, Sharon Coleman, was discriminated against by her employer because of her disabled child, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:

17 July 2008
Unions in London call for 'Ring of Democracy' around City Hall

The TUC has called for Londoners to support the formation of a symbolic 'Ring of Democracy' around City Hall. The event will be held at lunchtime, 28 April, and will express the participant's belief that it is vital to keep the far-right out of Londo...

25 April 2008
TUC comment on Coleman Attridge case

Commenting on the decision of the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice today (Thursday) on the Coleman Attridge* case, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: "The Advocate General has given a welcome opinion in this important case...

31 January 2008
TUC welcomes Government moves to outlaw inciting hatred against disabled

TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: "We welcome Government moves to outlaw inciting hatred against disabled people. Evidence shows more and more disabled people are on the receiving end of bullying at work, which is a huge cause for concern. T...

7 November 2007



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