Disabled people experience discrimination at work. UNISON challenges discriminatory actions and campaigns for a fair deal for disabled members.
UNISON supports the Social Model of Disability. We believe it is the way society organises that creates barriers to inclusion and prevents disabled people from taking an equal part in life. As a union we campaign on important issues such as:
- Inaccessible workplaces
- Information systems that don't include disabled people's access needs
- Negative attitudes and prejudices from employers
UNISON's priorities on disability are led by the union's own disabled members. Our union is committed to taking on the issues from those who know them best.
Disabled members can elect an Equalities Officer to the branch committee.
The branch can send a delegate to the London Region Disabled Members Committee, its Annual General Meeting was held on 19 September 2011.
UNISON organises a National conference each year for disabled members, every branch can send delegates, conference this year will be held in Brighton Saturday 27 to Monday 29 October.
The disabled members' newsletter - Access all Areas can be downloaded and is available in a range of accessible formats.
