UCU: The equality impact of redundancies

Motion

Motion text: Congress notes the alarming number of colleges and universities proposing redundancies, job losses and restructuring exercises. Congress further notes that in many cases these proposals are not subject to adequate equality impact assessment despite evidence of potential disproportionate impact on women, black, LGBT or disabled staff and students.
Congress reiterates UCU's position that EIAs must be carried out at the outset of any decision making process, and at every subsequent stage of the redundancy consultation exercise, with the involvement of the trade unions.
Congress calls on UCU to press for urgent institutional compliance in relation to EIAs, particularly in the context of the increased threat of financial insecurity and associated redundancies. Congress further calls for comprehensive briefing and training materials to be available for branches and regions.