Women’s equality hub
A woman’s place is in a union
At Prospect, we have thousands of exceptional women members, many of whom are breaking new ground in fields traditionally dominated by men, such as energy, technology and aviation.
Our women’s equality hub contains useful resources on discrimination and equality at work, as well as some inspiring stories of our women members who are challenging stereotypes in their workplaces.
History
A history of women and trade unions
Anna Phillips · 5 March 2021
Looking back at some key milestones led by women in the trade union movement that have changed the landscape of workers’ rights in the UK.
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How do we make work better for women?
We asked some of our members for their views on making work better for women. They gave us a great selection of answers. We also want to know what you think. Tell us here, and we’ll factor it into our campaigning.
Ele, President of Prospect:
Dawn, Chief Fire Officer:
Ashleigh, Archaeologist:
Tasneem, Health Physicist:
Case study
Mitali Sen: creating the change people want to see
Mitali Sen is a Portfolio Officer at the National Lottery Community fund, and a passionate workplace rep.
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We want to hear from you
HR policies, culture, health and safety? What would you change to make things better for women in your workplace?
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We have a great track record of ensuring wins for women at work. But there’s much more to do. Work with us to make progress.
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