Discussion paper to Disability Working Group, Satellite Group 1

One Scotland Many Cultures - One Workplace Equal Rights

Satellite Group 1 was interested in looking at action being taken under the One Scotland Many Cultures campaign to promote equality of opportunity and tackle discrimination in the workplace.

1. Introduction

The STUC's 'One Workplace Equal Rights' project was launched in March 2004 as part of the Executive's work to support the One Scotland Many Cultures campaign. It aims to promote equality and tackle racism in the workplace by offering support, targeted training and advice to trade union representatives and officials on promoting and bargaining for inclusive work practices.

2. Key Aims

• Promote the One Scotland Many Cultures campaign at a workplace level and work with individual Trade Unions on capacity building programmes to tackle racism.
• Promote and raise awareness about the new rights for employees in the areas of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and age and how to access these rights to both unions and employers.
• Offer support and advice to Trade Union representatives and officials on the implementation of equal opportunities best practice and tackling discrimination and racism, through workplace bargaining and specific awareness raising, policy/practice development, or learning programme initiatives in partnership with employers.
• Enhance co-operation and the transfer of expertise between the key equality advice agencies and Trade Unions in tackling discrimination and promoting equality at work.

3. Further information

http://www.oneworkplace.co.uk

The project's website contains information for employers and employees about the law and workers' rights. There is information for trades unions including examples of good practice in the workplace and advice on how to challenge discrimination. There is a range of materials and resources which can be downloaded including posters and leaflets.