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One Workplace Equality Award presented at STUC Congress

Equality Award Presentation

The first STUC One Workplace Equality Award recipient was announced at STUC Annual Congress at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow on Monday 16th April.  Rhona Brankin, Minister for Communities, presented the Award to Margaret Anslow, TSSA Equality Rep. Margaret was concerned by the incidence of stress and harassment problems in the workplace, so she undertook a research project which discovered gaps in the implementation of equality policies. Margaret used her research to negotiate a policy review and the introduction of regular team briefings across Scotland.
 
In addition to receiving her Award at Congress, Margaret will be invited to visit the Scottish Parliament and will attend a European transnational visit to Budapest, Hungary with the One Workplace project.
 
 


"One for All?"  Hit Theatre Performance at STUC Congress

One for All?

In April 2007 One Workplace hosted a packed lunchtime theatre performance for STUC Congress delegates. The play dramatizes experiences of workplace discrimination and examines the role of trade unions in promoting equality. "One for All?" tells the story of three individuals as they struggle to cope with discrimination through harassment, suspicion and other barriers from colleagues and managers, conveying the human impact this has on their personal as well as professional lives. As the drama ends, the issues remain unresolved, leading to a discussion where the audience is invited to suggest how trade unions might respond.
 
"One for All" was produced by PACE Theatre Company and will soon be available as an equality training resource on DVD.
 
Click back later for more info on the training DVD.
 

Register now for project updates

One Workplace can now offer an e-news facility to provide subscribers with project updates and information on the latest equalities developments.

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Implementing Equality through Action Research

One Workplace has commissioned the Active Learning Centre at Glasgow Universityto explore the operation of equal opportunities in the workplace by engaging trade union reps in action research projects.

An interim report has been published with case studies which have generated a number of innovative solutions to bridge the gap between policy and implementation of equality best practice.

To download a copy of the report, click on Resources.

One Workplace project extended to October 2007

One Workplace Equal Rights has secured funding from the Scottish Government and EU Equal COOL to develop a second phase of the project from November 2005 to October 2007. New activities including action learning for TU reps and officials, TU-Employer Equality Partnerships and arts-based learning resources will be designed to develop models of best practice for equalities which can then be mainstreamed through trade unions in Scotland.

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One Workplace publishes Trade Union Equalities Study

The One Workplace project has published the findings of a mapping study undertaken by the Employment Research Institute at Napier University. The study explores the operation of equal opportunities policies and practice in the workplace, identifying

barriers and opportunities from a trade union perspective.

To download a copy of the report, click on Resources.

One Workplace wins Scottish Empowerment Award

Zaff Empowerment Award

The One Workplace Equal Rights project has won a Scottish Empowerment Award under the employment Catergory for its work with Scottish Trade Unions.

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Action Research

The One Workplace Equal Rights Campaign is commissioning research to explore the operation of equal opportunities policies and practice in the workplace, identifying barriers and opportunities. The findings of the research will support the work of the Campaign and the STUC in promoting equal opportunities in Scotland

As part of this research, we are also seeking to establish a group of Trade Unionists to participate in specific research activities in conjunction with other researchers and Trade Unionists. This represents a good opportunity to build capacity within your union and also to learn about good practice within other unions.

For more information, click on events.