Unison's ensuring your retirement is not blighted by poverty Suffolk County Branch membership is made up of individuals from all walks of life and all parts of the world. Every one of them is entitled to be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.
UNISON Suffolk County Branch has created anEqualities Forumwhich is accountable to the Branch for all matters relating to the oversight and development of Equality and Diversity.
UNISON is committed to achieving equality: in our workplaces, in our union branches, and throughout Unison's structures. Equality is also a high priority in our negotiating and campaigning work. It is one of Unison's founding principles. For example, UNISON has been at the forefront of campaigns for equal pay, for rights at work for same sex partners and for proper protection for disabled workers. Tackling racism remains a key priority. UNISON is committed to ensuring that all our members are able to be involved in the union and have their voices heard.
Part of Unison's approach to achieving equality is the organisation of groups of members who may themselves face prejudice and discrimination. UNISON has four self-organised groups - for women members, black members, disabled members and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members. Self-organised groups work in partnership with other parts of the union to identify and promote our equality agenda.
Challenging discrimination and winning equality is at the heart of Unison's policies. Because we recognise that equality is an inseparable part of all trade union issues, we actively campaign for equality in the workplace and in the wider world.
As the UK's major public sector trade union, UNISON also recognises its responsibility to harness the skills and knowledge of its membership. This is achieved by giving voice to public service workers on how public services are best provided and promoting equality in their delivery.
UNISON is proud of its record in winning equality, but we are not complacent. We will continue to promote equality and campaign to eliminate discrimination wherever we encounter it.
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