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Why the TUC are so proud of our award-winning campaign for trans workers' rights
It’s a real honour for us to receive the 2021 Outvertising Awards best campaign prize for our short film, “Liam”, about the importance of recognising the issues trans workers face and building a more inclusive workplace.
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Too many LGBT+ workers have experienced harassment and unwanted behaviours which are offensive, intimidatory or humiliating. Here are links to guidance that can help you be a better LGBT+ ally.
Workers asked to shield should not have to choose between their life and livelihood
The government must ensure that those asked to shield are able to do so.
Protecting disabled people working from home
Covid-19 means more people than ever before are working from home and having to adapt to a new space. But if you have a disability and rely on adjustments you are used to at work, this simple change can prevent you doing your job properly.
1 in 5 bisexual people have been sexually assaulted at work
Today, to mark Bisexual Visibility Day, we are highlighting bi people’s experiences of sexual harassment at work by drawing on the findings of our recent report .
Lifting the lid on the hidden epidemic of LGBT sexual harassment at work
A new report from the TUC reveals shocking levels of LGBT sexual harassment in the workplace
Brunei's barbaric anti-LGBT laws are far from unique
All over the world LGBT+ people are being persecuted and imprisoned simply for who they love
Why a light touch approach to the disability pay gap fails disabled workers
Voluntary reporting on pay gaps often ends in disaster - we need mandatory reporting now.
Employers need to recognise mental health as a workplace issue
Workers should be able to thrive in the workplace, but only if employers take active steps to tackle work-related stress and its underlying causes
Disability Pay Gap Reporting – it’s all about informed choice
Today the EHRC has formally recommended to the government that they put in place legislation to force employers to monitor and address their disability related pay gap.
LGBT+ rights and Brexit: the facts
The UK’s membership of the EU has strengthened protections for LGBT+ people in this country. Now Brexit is putting those hard-won rights at risk.
When I see a promise from the government to help disabled people, I question it
DWP had underpaid approximately 70,000 disabled people since 2011 and owed around £340,000,000. They have promised to make repayments, but when I see a promise from the government to help disabled people, I question it.
What government, employers and reps can do to challenge transphobia at work
Trans people still suffer high levels of hate crime, violence and discrimination in almost every setting
