Sadly, there is still a lot more to be done, and we have to be constantly vigilant that not only is the existing legislation complied with, but any attempt to revoke current Acts is defeated.
Equal opportunities embrace a number of different issues such as race, gender, age, sexuality, disability, appointment, selection, promotion, harassment, child-care provision, equality of pay and conditions.
Trade unions have experts to deal with all these issues - another important reason why you should be in a union.