Monday, 1 July 2013

Institutions that can support and advise on people's rights at work

Public bodies

This is a broad term that encompasses schools, colleges, hospitals, police that work towards the 'public good'. They can be Government funded, private contractors and charitable. 

EHRC (Equality and Human Rights commission) is a new(ish) public body that is tasked with ensuring that people's human rights are upheld.

Unison is a representative group in the form of a trade union. 

Unison video advocating benefits of joining




The Citizens Advice Bureau is a charity that seeks to support people's rights in all aspects of life, including work.



Pressure groups focus on a single issue. The Age Employment Network and Stonewall are two such examples. 
Stonewall on Youtube

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