Everyone is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect. The ability to live and work without prejudice is a fundamental right, regardless of your background, colour or sexual orientation.
One of UNISON’s main aims is to help workers fight for fairness and equality in the workplace and beyond. Challenging discrimination and winning equality is at the heart of everything UNISON does.
Besides the right not to be discriminated against or bullied, fair treatment also includes equal working conditions and pay.
UNISON has dedicated Self-Organised Groups for Black members; disabled members; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members; and women members. We also have equality groups for young members and retired members.
Regional Diversity Forum
The Regional Diversity Forum is a sub-group of our Regional Committee, and is made up of representatives from Regional Committee, all regional self-organised groups, service groups and Labour Link Committee. They have the responsibility of co-ordinating the region’s equality work.
Black Members
This section is about equality for Black members. UNISON’s Black members group works to improve equality in the workplace, and challenge racism and discrimination.
Disabled Members
This section is about equality for disabled members. Our disabled members’ group fights discrimination and prejudice, and campaigns for improved workplace accessibility.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans Plus (LGBT+) Members
This section is about equality for LGBT+ members. Our LGBT+ members’ group fights discrimination and prejudice in the workplace and provides support for our members experiencing homophobia, biphobia and transphobia.
Women Members
This section is about equality for women members. UNISON women campaign for equality in the workplace and for improvements to women’s rights in the workplace and wider community.
Young Members
This section is about equality for members aged 30 or under. Our young members group works to encourage recruitment, organisation and participation for young workers.
Retired Members
This section is about equality for retired members. Our retired members’ group works closely with other member groups on almost every issue that affects workers in the UK, as well as fighting for quality public services, on which many older people rely.
