Equalities

This is a five day course which aims to develop an understanding of the equalities agenda and looks at how to deal with a broad range of equality issues in the workplace.  This course is mandatory for all GMB WO’s including Shop Stewards, Safety Reps and Equality Reps.

Course Aims

• An understanding of equalities issues that affect diverse groups.
• A GMB approach to equalities.
• An understanding of the Equalities Act and how to use it.
• Understanding and handling different equalities issues that affects diverse groups.
• Organising for equality in the workplace and in wider society.
• The role of the Equality Reps and Branch Officers.

Course Content

• Developing an understanding and analysis of the equalities agenda.
• Developing the role of the Equality Reps & Branch Officers.
• Reviewing issues and problems that affect diverse groups.
• Developing organising techniques.
• Understanding and using equalities law to build the GMB.
• Understanding direct and indirect discrimination in the workplace.
• Handling members’ equalities issues.
• Negotiating for equalities.