UCU Equality

Official Twitter of the UCU Equality Unit. Equality news and information.

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When women thrive, we all rise.
Knowledge, resources, infrastructure, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time all contribute to women's advancement. See also: https://t.co/Xj1klT1UOE
Download UCU's IWD poster here:
UCU IWD A1 2025 v5b.indd

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The theme of International Women's Day 2026 is Give To Gain.
When people, organisations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it's intentional multiplication.

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Today is #DisabilityPayGap day.
The day when Disabled workers stop getting paid for the rest of the year.

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It’s time for a change. Let’s end the #DisabilityPayGap

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Every year, Disabled workers earn £4,081 less than everyone else.
In 2025, Disabled workers earn £78.40 less a week than non-disabled workers.
The gap is more than the average house spends on food a week - £64.30.
Disabled women get paid £3.80 an hour less than non-disabled men.

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Would you work a day without pay?
How about 49?
That’s how many days Disabled People will work without pay this year.

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The 2025 International Day of the Girl theme is "The girl I am, the change I lead: girls on the frontlines of crisis. This year's theme emphasises the role of girls in leading change, especially in times of crisis".

More info:
International Day of the Girl 2025 | UNICEF

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Job insecurity, discrimination, unsafe working conditions, and unmanageable workloads are all barriers to good mental health. Take time out for yourself! Look after your mental health

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UCU is holding a webinar on Zoom entitled 'Visa holders and redundancies' on Thursday 2 October (1:00-2:00). To register use link below
https://t.co/RlyZs2xnI3
Immigration lawyers Bindmans LLP will deliver a webinar on the implications of redundancy for migrant members on a visa.

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Day 1 of the TUC Disabled Workers Conference 2025.
The theme: UNITED WE RESIST #TUCDisabledWorkers

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Increased work pressures, such as excessive workloads, fear of redundancies, and working within an environment where bullying is endemic, will most certainly impact members' mental health.

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1 in 4 adults is likely to experience a mental health condition and/or issue. These can affect any of us directly or indirectly. Having someone to talk to can make all the difference.

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Branches, through negotiations with the employer, can help shape the organisational culture from one where mental health is not discussed negatively, but instead with care and compassion.

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Workers Day of Action for Trans Rights
⏰ Today!
📍Your workplace!

Workers unite! Over 300+ trade unionists are taking part in a Day of Action at work to resist the Supreme Court ruling and EHRC interim update.

Ideas below of what you can do! @Genderintell

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Today 25th March, we solemnly commemorate
The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

Acknowledge the past

Repair the present

Build a future of dignity and justice

https://t.co/BFSu39mYEh

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Racial microaggressions in the workplace are described as 'Death by a thousand cuts'. Watch UCU's series of Witness films to learn about the experiences of UCU Black members.
https://t.co/F07YRtUtIM

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Today marks the 60th anniversary of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.

Racism has no place in today's society. Raise awareness on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

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Act now: Please contact your MP https://t.co/7WcLIpXF9k to safeguard Disabled individuals from the cuts to welfare and benefits for Disabled people.

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week - 17 to 23 March

Around 1 in 7 people in the UK are neurodivergent.  Let's celebrate neurodiversity this week!

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International Day of Disabled Persons is held annually on December 3rd. First launched in 1992, the event has championed three decades of meaningful change for the disabled community.