Weakening of Equality Rights
Composite F (covering motion 38 and 39) was carried. It expressed concern with the Equality Bill going through Parliament.
It said the bill:
- was weakening existing equality rights; and
- had missed the opportunities to enforce and improve equal pay.
It added that the failure to address disabled people’s needs in the Bill was worsening the impact of the recession.
Mindy Ran, Equality Councillor said: “With the Bill nothing is changing and this is because it has been taken with a light approach.”
Amelia Kenlock speaking on behalf of Southall Black Sisters said: “The aim is to give statutory rights to workplace based reps.
