1 May 2025 10:00am–3:00pm
Online
Disabled workers are often discriminated against. UNISON plays an important role in organising and bargaining for a fair deal for members with disabilities. People with disabilities make up 20% a fifth of the workforce and around a fifth of your branch membership. Around 10 million people in Britain have a disability or long-term health condition.
The aims of the session are as follows:
- What the law says on discrimination
- What are reasonable adjustments?
- What are the challenges facing our disabled members at work?
- What is disability leave
- How can we get a better deal for disabled members in the workplace
When does the course run?
This course will take place on 1 May between 10am and 3pm. This will be held online, a meeting link will be sent closer to the time.
Can I get time off to learn?
Yes, if you are in a recognised workplace the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 and the 1997 Safety Representative and Safety Committee Regulations give you the right to time off with pay to attend trade union courses. You just have to give your employer reasonable notice.
Guidance towards establishing what constitutes reasonable time off can be found in the ACAS Code of Practice.
How much is the course?
There is a charge of £25. Your branch will fund this cost and they will be invoiced once you have completed the course.
Sign me up!
Please register using the form below. Once your branch has confirmed that you need the training, we will get in touch to confirm your place.
If you have any questions please contact us here.