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As a Trade Union, what can we do to support disabled members?
Remember that trade unions are now fully covered by the Disability Discrimination Acts 1995 and 2005. As a minimum, trade unions should ensure that they are following the advice given on avoiding discrimination in The Disability Discrimination Act Code of Practice for Trade Organisations and Qualifications Bodies.
TUDA is asking all trade unions to sign up to the Trade Union Charter for Disabilty Equality. The Charter spells out the actions that trade unions are expected to take to support disabled members under the Disability Discrimination Act, within a Social Model of Disability context. A draft copy of the Charter is available on this website, together with a draft of the accompanying briefing document.
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