Equality What happens when equality representatives get statutory teeth? New rights to paid time off and workplace facilities give trade union reps a more prominent role iStock.com/AndreyPopov Image Claire Darwin KC Devereux Chambers Image Harry Sheehan Devereux Chambers Tuesday 15 September 2026 The role of a trade union equality representative is already established in many unionised workplaces. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Unions Access all areas? Understanding the new trade union access regime Labour Reforms Preparing for the new landscape of trade union recognition Industrial action Understanding stronger detriment protections for striking workers Industrial action V&A workers mull strike action over water bottle ban and pay