Equality updates
Latest updates from UCU's campaigning for equality for all.
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26 November 2020
UCU has worked with Maternity Action and UNISON on a joint project that explores the impact of insecure work on the rights of pregnant women and new mothers at…
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18 June 2020
Yet another black person has been killed at the hands of the police in the USA. The events taking place there are the latest bloody chapter of centuries of racism…
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18 June 2020
UCU has a proud history of enabling members to self-identify, including when it comes to their gender. As outlined in our statement on trans inclusion , UCU supports…
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22 May 2020
Following the government's decision to exempt NHS and care workers from the Immigration Health Surcharge, the Migrant Members' Standing Committee has published…
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13 March 2020
UCU has been concerned to learn of a recent incident on social media where a link was made between a Jewish member, Rosa Freedman, and Holocaust denial. UCU condemns…
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14 February 2020
This year's Heart Unions week has reminded us that sexual harassment is a shamefully widespread problem faced by workers across the UK.
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9 October 2019
Members who may need mental health support or advice will face their own unique challenges and many may need little or no changes to their working environment.…
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12 June 2019
Currently, a person diagnosed with a terminal illness is not classified as having a protected characteristic and therefore may have limited legal protection against…
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27 March 2019
Written by UCU activists for Stand up to Racism, this insightful report is vital reading for everyone on the dangers of far right activity on university and college…
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7 December 2018
Universities must make tackling the 'unacceptable' race pay gap a priority, UCU said in response to a December 2018 report by the BBC which revealed that black…
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