The NUT is extremely concerned by government proposals to reduce the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s budget, scale back equalities legislation and review the Public Sector Equality Duty. Below are letters from the General Secretary to Lynne Featherstone MP and Sir Trevor Phillips regarding our concerns, and a model letter for you to use.

• Letter from General Secretary to Lynne Featherstone MP
• Letter from General Secretary to Sir Trevor Phillips
• Model letter to Lynne Featherstone MP

The NUT urges members to help stop the demise of the Womens Library by signing the petition to the Secretary of State for Education.

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The Union places high value upon the work of Equality Officers and recognises that priorities are often defined by local requirements. The following events, opportunities and resources may be of interest to anyone involved in equality matters.