See also:

• Diversity in Diction - Equality in Action: A Guide to Appropriate Language

• Guide to Equality Law - A TUC guide to equality law provides a practical and clear explanation of workplace rights (opens in a new window)

Equalities

Having an equal say

Devon County UNISON is committed to ensuring that the needs of all its members are met. The branch fully endorses the principles of self-organisation enshrined in the UNISON Constitution and is keen to see self-organisation established within the Branch. If you would be interested in being involved in one of these Groups locally, please contact the Branch Equalities Officer, through the branch office.

• Black members

• Disabled members

• Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members (LGBT)

• Young members

• Retired members

• Women members

In the meantime, UNISON's National and Regional self-organised and other groups are a way to get involved on an equal basis with everyone else in the union. They enable the union to reflect particular experiences and enable members with common interests to come together and work on key issues affecting them.

Locally we have been involved in helping the County Council to develop and refine its equality policies including its 'Modernising Recruitment' Strategy. We will continue to press for further improvements to these to ensure that everyone is treated fairly, has fair access to job opportunities and is able to go about their daily business free from harassment and discrimination.

We will also continue to support the County Council's Acceptable Behaviour (opens in a new window) policy and provide support and representation for members for whom that policy provides inadequate protection from bullying, discrimination and harassment.

Contact:

• Equalities Officer:
  Fiona Hutton Via branch at 01392 382530 or branchoffice@devoncountyunison.org.uk