UCU equality reps and officers will work within branches to promote equality with the employer and union members. This could include looking at issues such as:

• flexible working
• absence management
• discriminatory practices
• equal pay
• equality impact assessments.

They also ensure that UCU’s national annual meetings, and any other relevant events and opportunities for women, black members, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) members and disabled members are publicised locally, that members from all groups are encouraged to participate, and that the branch maximises the opportunities for recruitment and organisation amongst all groups.

More info on UCU Equality work nationally can be found here – https://www.ucu.org.uk/equality 

We currently have one Branch Equality Rep – Natheaniel Machino who would welcome more to join him  – If you are interested in being a UCU SEC Branch Equality Rep please get in touch – ucu@southessex.ac.uk   full training is available