This site is for UK academics, of any age, who are concerned about being forced to retire at 65 (or 67 in some institutions).
European Council Directive 2000/78/EC is explicitly intended to bring age discrimination into line with sex discrimination (prohibited by the European Council in 1976) and requires member states throughout the European Community to prohibit age discrimination. But the British Government has interpreted the Directive very narrowly by enacting the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006, which became law on 1 October 2006. Most UK universities are closely following these regulations and are missing an important opportunity to take a lead in eliminating age discrimination.
Where is the vision?
One can request to stay on but all the indications are that it will be very hard to do so. Members of staff may, literally, be interviewed for their own jobs.
We have members from all over the UK and are already making an impact. Join the campaign! Join the debate!
Please send, news, comments and material for possible articles.
Ed
