Unite Disability Campaign Launches at the TUC Congress!

Samantha Fletcher

Fighting for a world where everyone belongs!

September 7-10th, saw the TUC Congress, held in Brighton.Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham and Martyn Gwyther, Executive Council Representative for Disabilities, launched Unite’s National campaign to stop the cuts to disability benefits.•

Unite are calling for a level playing field for disabled people in the workplace.•

Disabled people need equal opportunities in the workplace• and reasonable adjustments should be necessary adjustments!

Disability Pay Gap Day November 12th marked disability pay gap day. The date that disabled workers start working for their employer for free!Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said “Disabled workers already have enough challenges to deal with without also being discriminated against by employers on pay. The average underpayment of over£4000 is a disgrace, equating to a shocking 49 days where employers are effectively getting them towork for free.

Discrimination against disabled workers is also a monumental waste of talent. With disabled workers locked out of the workplace or unable to properly use their skills and knowledge because of failures to make necessary adjustments .I am proud that Unite is at the heart of tacking the disability pay gap and fighting for disabled workers

Wanted Are you a disabled Member who receives PIP? We are looking for members who are prepared toshare their story with us .We are raising awareness of the real effects that these changes will have on our lives.During disability history month, we will be releasing the awareness videos on social media To find out more please email Heidi.Drewett@unitetheunion .org