For DWP GEC

I am a proud LU supporter , and also part of the PCS Left Unity Leadership. As such, I have within my roles as Group Equality Officer, Group Eastern Liasion Committee Officer, Regional & Branch H&S, put members best interests at the heart of all the work I do. This ranges from representing members where there has been, or likely to be a breach of equality  therefore requesting equality impact assessments,  consulting with management around H&S risk assessments and ensuring that all control measures have been discussed and all local additional factors are considered and explored. Also, being on hand to support members who may be experiencing an especially difficult time in work, on long term sick absence, assistance to return to work, support with attendance management procedures , obtaining reasonable adjustments or needing a work place adjustment passport or carers passport , reviews of these passports, help with Emergency Transfers, Supported Moves or Equality Act Transfers.  I regularly , support members who are subject to bullying , harassment , discrimination and support to access legal advice for consideration to Employment Tribunal.

I have, and I will continue to host a series of lunchtime events with PCS equality officers, and reps from across the equality strands , to understand better the equality needs of our membership, to provide support to those who are suffering as a result of any major changes , and to provide a platform where members can feel heard and included. 

I wish to continue to be part of the Leadership that cares for its members, protects and safeguards equality interests and who have managed to secure equipment to work from home during the pandemic, introduction of the BAME risk assessment, protecting others who attracted the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable , and Vulnerable health status, more recently the free period dignity products, winning civil service compensation scheme and check off court battles, amongst other things. 
I have also undertaken some work via  a TUC SW Black Talent Programme which involves looking at the barriers that minority ethnics encounter in progression. This involves building a network of minority ethnic representatives across several organisations to share experience and skills and looking at the anti racism taskforce that was sent up during Covid, and how to continue the fight against potentially racist actions. I hope this will inspire and activate our black members to do the same and get involved.
At a time when there are office closures, job losses, removal of covid restrictions and cost of living decimating many people’s lives, please support my Left Unity colleagues and I , to continue to fight against social injustices, for job security,  better pay , pensions and conditions, and most of all, to provide the strength and security members continue to need during these uncertain times.