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Action against discrimination.
1. TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference, 24-25 May, Bournemouth Motions – The Committee agreed to to support all motions and amendments, except: Unison’s amendment to Unite’s motion on Universal Credit (oppose) – the motion opposes UC; the amendment wants to change this to … Read More
The government’s consultation on transport accessibility has extended its deadline to Wednesday 22 November. Anyone can submit their views. RMT has made a submission and leafleted everyone at the recent Disabled People’s Summit asking them to submit evidence in support of retaining … Read More
RMT’s Disabled Members’ Advisory Committee met for the second time on Wednesday 13 September. 1. Committee membership We welcomed new members to the Committee, and completed the election of our Liaison (conference arrangements) Committee. 2. Guest speaker: Transport … Read More
Statement by the TUC Disabled Workers’ Committee to TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference, 18 May 2017: There will be a general election on Thursday 8 June. Whatever the circumstances under which it was called, it is an opportunity for voters … Read More
Forthcoming TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference, 18-19 May The Committee agreed: not to postpone the Conference due to the general election, by 7 votes to 2 to host a voter registration stall at the Conference (the deadline to register in time for … Read More
pic: Committee co-Chairs, Sean McGovern and Janine Booth Campaigning We have set up campaign working groups to get more work done on key issues: Employment Support Allowance / Personal Independence Payments Access to Work Precarious Contracts Cyber Bullying Access … Read More
Election of co-Chair: Sean McGovern, the Disabled Workers’ representative on TUC General Council, chairs the Committee. I was re-elected unopposed as co-Chair for another year. Action on Resolutions from Disabled Workers Conference In carrying out the decisions of the … Read More
Based on a true incident … Paula was tired from a day out protesting Paula was on her way home, needed resting She slumped on the train and She winced against pain and She thought, “Days like this one are … Read More
Click here to read the Morining Star’s report of the debate at TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference 2016 on an emergency motion on fighting cuts, proposed by Janine.
On 19 May 2016, TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference hosted the Labour Party’s Disability Equality Roadshow. Shadow Minister for Disabled People Debbie Abrahams introduced herself and the roadshow’s aims, then listened as delegates told her what we want. Various policy areas … Read More
Campaign updates: TUC Manifesto for Disability Equality is gaining support: unions are encouraged to endorse it and promote it. We will press the Labour Party to endorse the Manifesto and include its demands in its own manifesto. There is a … Read More
Welcome to our month of Autism Bewareness No demands for equal rights or fairness Reshaping round holes into squareness You’ll miss the point if you are careless For it’s our charity’s consensus That those afflicted are defenceless We want a cure … Read More
by Janine Booth, co-Chair, TUC Disabled Workers’ Committee For several years, disability rights has seemed the most intractable of issues to fight on. A population soaked in Daily Mail outrage and Jeremy Kyle cartoon characters seemed determined to … Read More
Updates on ongoing work ‘You don’t look disabled’ briefing for union reps on ‘invisible/hidden’ disabilities, available here. Disability Labour contact details are here. Seminar on ‘Equality and mental health in an age of austerity’ – report online here. Griffiths v DWP appeal … Read More
LUL Fit for the Future Stations Equality Impact Assessment Disability discrimination cases in LUL Employers’ disability policies Proposed employment policy on Autism RMT training Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) UK Disability History Month UN to investigate UK government Access to … Read More
Protest at Oakwood station On Monday 21 September, Transport for All held a protest at Oakwood station (pictured), highlighting the significant increase in lift failures making stations inaccessible to wheelchair users. Protesters emphasised their opposition to London Underground Ltd’s cuts … Read More
1. Protesting against attacks on disabled people. The Tories are intensifying their assault on disabled people’s rights, particularly access to benefits. I will be circulating information about protests and other events in and around London. Please look out for these … Read More
The Morning Star reports on the debate at RMT’s Annual General Meeting on a motion on disabled workers moved by Janine.
Report from the 2013 TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference, published in Solidarity 287, 29 May 2013 This year’s TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference roundly condemned government attacks on disability rights, and pledged action against cuts in jobs and benefits. Meeting in London … Read More
This article was published in Solidarity 360. By Janine Booth, co-Chair, TUC Disabled Workers’ Committee (personal capacity) Over the last five years, the Tory-led government has targeted disabled people with cuts in benefits, closure of services, and attacks on … Read More