This sets out our aims for achieving equality of opportunity for AUE members both in AUE activities/structures and at work.
AUE is committed to the promotion of equality for all our members.
We recognise that within our workplaces, sector and within society, discrimination and inequality on the grounds of sex, race, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, colour, class, caring responsibilities, marital status, sexuality, gender identity, gender reassignment, disability, age or other reasons based on status or personal characteristics may occur.
We believe this is totally unacceptable and must be challenged.
Our aim is to negotiate workplace policies that are fair to all and to campaign against all forms of discrimination and inequality.
We believe that as a democratic trade union, we must ensure that those who experience inequality have a voice and are able to participate fully in the activities of the union, to take up representative posts and be involved in our decision making bodies.
Our aim is to support and encourage members from under-represented groups to become more active in the union and to remove any obstacles to participation.
In order to achieve our aims we will work to ensure that the promotion of equality is a priority issue for AUE and at the heart of all our activity, including in bargaining, campaigning and organising, and in the delivery of services to members.
We will campaign with others to challenge discrimination in our workplaces and industry as well as wider society and barriers to participation, promotion and progression.
Any member found to be participating in or a member of a far right, fascist or racist organisation will have their membership withdrawn and any member of such an organisation will be barred from joining AUE.
Approved and adopted by Artists Union England on 30th June 2018
Artists’ Union England is an active union and is constantly campaigning, producing resources and signposting opportunites for its members:
Latest sign up to the Good Practice Charter for Artists
01 April 2022
AUE signs letter of support for Whitworth Gallery Director
04 March 2022
Artist Studio Checklist - renting a studio / workspace
27 January 2022
Arts organisations signing up to the Good Practice Charter for Artists
10 December 2021
What Does COP26 Mean for Artists, Trade Union Members and Workers?
01 November 2021
The Good Practice Charter
12 August 2021
A membership to Artists’ Union England gets you professional support and access to resources. That means you’ll get:
Your membership means help will be there when you need it and we’ll constantly campaign for artist’s rights.
Membership costs £42 annually
– equivalent to £3.50 per month