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The GMB is working hard to fight against discrimination on the grounds
of disability, age and sexual orientation.
Around 40% of our members are women and the GMB has long been at the forefront
of the campaign for equal pay and equality at work. We aim to put equal rights, and in particular equal pay, at the top of
the negotiating agenda.
The Regional Equal Rights Advisory Committee advises on Union equal rights policy and liaises
with the Regional Race Committee.
The Birmingham and West Midlands Region hosts an annual RERAC conference
and the committees advise on recruitment and participation of women and other groups which experience discrimination.
Further
information on equal rights issues and documents can be found on the GMB National Website.
The GMB recently hosted a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender
(LGBT) networking weekend which focused on the introduction of Article 13, which ensures the right to protection against discrimination
on the grounds of sexual orientation. Delegates also discussed the importance of raising LGBT issues in all GMB workplaces.
With 1 in 10 people belonging to the LGBT community, there is much that the GMB can do to provide support in the workplace.
If you are interested in further information, please
contact Regional Equal Rights Officer Martin Bevan on 0121 550 4888 or email him. Information is also available from Tony Hughes.
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