Women workers

At Community, we are proud to be a collective voice for women workers across the UK and campaign on issues that directly impact them. Our Equalities team are committed to this cause and fight to maintain and extend vital rights and policy across all UK workplaces that benefit women everywhere.

Women began joining trade unions in 1874, and extraordinary progress has been made for women in the workplace since then with the introduction of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and the Equal Pay Act 1970. Despite these welcome changes, barriers and inequalities still remain with unequal pay, discrimination, sexual harassment and a lower likelihood of promotion being an unfortunate reality for too many women.

It is our mission to fight against prejudice and discrimination, and to ensure that employers and Community Reps play a role in empowering women workers to flourish in their careers.

Get involved in our equalities work

If you would like to get involved in future training and events, or have any queries please get in touch at equalities@community-tu.org

Advice and resources for women workers

From tackling discrimination, maternity leave and pay to the menopause, gender pay gap, and sexual harassment our equalities hub has exclusive resources to let you know exactly where you stand at work.

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Become a menopause warrior

We understand how the menopause impacts women workers, and that’s why we’re campaigning to raise awareness of the menopause, implement vital menopause policy in our members’ workplaces, and fight for better menopause healthcare for women across the UK.

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Fight for a better world of work for women

As a Community Equalities Rep, you will play a vital role in raising awareness of issues that women workers experience on a daily basis, as well as implement vital policy and support members experiencing gender discrimination, sexual harassment, going through the menopause and more.

Become an Equalities Rep

Join the union for women workers

We’re proud to represent women working across every sector of the UK economy – whether you work in the steel industry, education sector or justice system, we want you to join us to fight for a fairer world of work for women everywhere.

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