Equality Issues




Homophobia in school sport must be challenged, says TUC

Commenting on research published today (Monday) by Bournemouth University, which shows that homophobic behaviour is frequently going unchallenged in school and college sport, TUC General Secretary Frances O'Grady said:

23 April 2013
TUC response to the Public Sector Equality Duty review

The Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) plays a vital role in underpinning union work to tackle discrimination and harassment at work as evidenced by the TUC's response to a government review of the duty.

19 April 2013
TUC slams decision to cut Equality and Human Rights Commission's remit

Commenting on the vote today (Tuesday) in the House of Commons to repeal the Equality and Human Rights Commission's (EHRC) general equalities duty, TUC General Secretary Frances O'Grady said:

16 April 2013
Shared parental leave plans welcome but should do more for parents

The TUC welcomes the government's plan to introduce shared parental leave, but is calling for broader eligibility and better support for parents to overcome the very low levels of take-up predicted.

9 April 2013
Government should “come clean” about disability reforms, says TUC

The TUC has today (Monday) called on the government to "come clean" about its new disability benefit changes.

8 April 2013
TUC won't be joining government's new disability alliance

The TUC's Disabled Workers' Committee has decided not to accept an invitation from the government to join its new Disability Action Alliance (DAA).

26 March 2013



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