Disabled people campaigning for rights - for access, benefits, services and equality; against discrimination, cuts, prejudice and pity!
Submitted by Janine on
Seconding a motion from the University and Colleges Union (UCU) about the Disabled People’s Summit, I outlined the reasoning behind the text that RMT had added to the motion via our amendment. The motion (incorporating the amendment) was passed unanimously.
Submitted by Janine on
This is my proposing speech for TUC Disabled Workers’ Committee’s emergency motion calling for action to stop cuts to funding for kids with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Several trade unions’ delegates spoke in support of the motion, which was passed unanimously.
Conference, I am going to tell you:
Submitted by Janine on
The final motion at this year’s TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference was on Learning Disability. As this is an important and neglected issue, and the motion made some good points, it was clearly going to pass. However, I thought it important to point out some problems with it. Contributions to the debate were limited to three minutes, so this is probably more blunt and less nuanced than it might have been!
Submitted by Janine on
Published on PCS blog, 17 May 2018:
In Mental Health Awareness Week, Janine warns that we need to be more than just aware, but prepared to take action on mental health.
Submitted by Janine on
Disabled transport workers discussed issues from workplace representation to the role of charities at their two-day RMT conference in Southend on 26-27 April.
Submitted by Janine on
Janine will be speaking and answering questions about Autism in the Workplace at Five Leaves Bookshop in Nottingham.
Copies of Janine's book Autism Equaliy in the Workplace will be available for sale.
Submitted by Janine on
A two-day course for PCS members in the South West region. If you would like to attend, please contact your branch secretary or regional training officer.
Submitted by Janine on
1. TUC Disabled Workers' Conference, 24-25 May, Bournemouth
Submitted by Janine on
Venue: NEC, Birmingham
Janine will be speaking on Autism Equality in the Workplace.
Submitted by Janine on
Venue: Excel, London
Janine will be speaking on Autism Equality in the Workplace.
