UCU: Promoting trans equality

Motion

Motion text: UCU Congress notes:
1. The UCU Statement reaffirming UCU's commitment to trans inclusion.
2. Our responsibility to promote equality and ensure the provisions of the Equality Act are implemented and adhered to by our members and in the sectors where we organise.
3. UCU’s commitment and support for trans workers’ rights and, as champions of equality, we welcome the increased visibility and empowerment of trans and non-binary people in our society.
4. The right of all women (including trans women) to safe spaces and the continuation of monitoring that can help identify discrimination against women, men and non-binary people.

The trade union movement’s strength is to bring workers together in our values of equality and solidarity.
UCU congress opposes any violence, bullying or disrespect towards any group that faces discrimination, and calls on UCU UK to provide practical support and policy guidance e.g. guidance on creating a gender identity policy for reps and trans members in challenging discrimination and harassment.
Congress calls on UCU to engage in enabling and equipping reps and members to engage with progressing gender identity equality by providing training on how to progress trans liberation and build solidarity.