Delegates discuss a range of issues that affect the lives of disabled people, in and out of the workplace
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Disabled members speak out over lack of proper disability leave
Disabled activists employers often don’t understand the issue and can ‘punish’ disabled workers.
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Widening disability pay gap shows the struggle for equality is far from over
Assistant general secretary addresses disabled members’ conference
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Delegates voice the need for mental health first aiders
Disabled members speak out about the importance of mental health care and the role that mental health first aid can play
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MP says we need to change how disability is reported
Emma Lewell-Buck highlights ‘cruelty’ of government policies toward disabled people
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Conference hears how disabled workers face absence problems
Workers are often punished for disability-related absences, with more discretion needed from employers and managers
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President hails ‘inspirational’ disabled members
Gordon McKay also urges members to use ‘Grovember’ to continue to make the union stronger
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