TSSA Equality Survey 2021

Equality in the Rail Industry

Thank you for taking the time to be part of this important research by TSSA, in partnership with the University of the West of England.

In 2015 TSSA conducted research on ‘Equality in the Rail Industry’. Members and supporters who worked on our railway completed a comprehensive survey that our academic partners then analysed. In 2021 we are doing it again, to see what the situation is for people now and what we need to prioritise over the next 5 years. Given the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted inequality on many levels, it is more important than ever for TSSA to be leading on equality.

You can help us by completing this survey and then asking colleagues to do the same. If you are not a TSSA member, please still feel free to complete the survey. If you do not feel equality issues affect you, your experience is important to record also. All views are valid. Our aspiration is to make the rail industry a fairer and more equal place to work and an example to other industries of how trade unions and employers can work together to achieve fairness at work.

How we will use your data
Your personal data will remain confidential to TSSA. Once you have completed the survey we will work with our partners from University of the West of England to analyse it. Our academic partners are bound by confidentiality also and will have access to anonymised responses only for the purposes of analysis. Any information released from this survey will not identify any one individual.

You are making a difference!
Thank you for taking the time to do this survey and help make the railway more inclusive.

This section asks your opinion on your life at work.

For the following questions please tick the box which best reflects the your feeling about the statement:

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* 1. My Job

	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
I am treated with respect as an individual	I am treated with respect as an individual Strongly agree	I am treated with respect as an individual Agree	I am treated with respect as an individual Neither agree nor disagree	I am treated with respect as an individual Disagree	I am treated with respect as an individual Strongly disagree
I am trusted to do my job well	I am trusted to do my job well Strongly agree	I am trusted to do my job well Agree	I am trusted to do my job well Neither agree nor disagree	I am trusted to do my job well Disagree	I am trusted to do my job well Strongly disagree
My job makes good use of my skills and abilities	My job makes good use of my skills and abilities Strongly agree	My job makes good use of my skills and abilities Agree	My job makes good use of my skills and abilities Neither agree nor disagree	My job makes good use of my skills and abilities Disagree	My job makes good use of my skills and abilities Strongly disagree
I know who to go to if I need help with a work-related problem	I know who to go to if I need help with a work-related problem Strongly agree	I know who to go to if I need help with a work-related problem Agree	I know who to go to if I need help with a work-related problem Neither agree nor disagree	I know who to go to if I need help with a work-related problem Disagree	I know who to go to if I need help with a work-related problem Strongly disagree
The railway industry is an inclusive and diverse sector of employment	The railway industry is an inclusive and diverse sector of employment Strongly agree	The railway industry is an inclusive and diverse sector of employment Agree	The railway industry is an inclusive and diverse sector of employment Neither agree nor disagree	The railway industry is an inclusive and diverse sector of employment Disagree	The railway industry is an inclusive and diverse sector of employment Strongly disagree

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* 2. Overall how satisfied are you with

	Very satisfied	Satisfied	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	Dissatisfied	Very dissatisfied
the hours and shift patterns you are required to work	the hours and shift patterns you are required to work Very satisfied	the hours and shift patterns you are required to work Satisfied	the hours and shift patterns you are required to work Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	the hours and shift patterns you are required to work Dissatisfied	the hours and shift patterns you are required to work Very dissatisfied
the level of job security you feel	the level of job security you feel Very satisfied	the level of job security you feel Satisfied	the level of job security you feel Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	the level of job security you feel Dissatisfied	the level of job security you feel Very dissatisfied
the amount of involvement you have in decision-making at this workplace?	the amount of involvement you have in decision-making at this workplace? Very satisfied	the amount of involvement you have in decision-making at this workplace? Satisfied	the amount of involvement you have in decision-making at this workplace? Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	the amount of involvement you have in decision-making at this workplace? Dissatisfied	the amount of involvement you have in decision-making at this workplace? Very dissatisfied

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* 3. My line manager

	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
My manager deals fairly and effectively with poor performance	My manager deals fairly and effectively with poor performance Strongly agree	My manager deals fairly and effectively with poor performance Agree	My manager deals fairly and effectively with poor performance Neither agree nor disagree	My manager deals fairly and effectively with poor performance Disagree	My manager deals fairly and effectively with poor performance Strongly disagree
I have confidence in the decisions my manager makes	I have confidence in the decisions my manager makes Strongly agree	I have confidence in the decisions my manager makes Agree	I have confidence in the decisions my manager makes Neither agree nor disagree	I have confidence in the decisions my manager makes Disagree	I have confidence in the decisions my manager makes Strongly disagree
I have regular, constructive conversations with my manager about my personal development	I have regular, constructive conversations with my manager about my personal development Strongly agree	I have regular, constructive conversations with my manager about my personal development Agree	I have regular, constructive conversations with my manager about my personal development Neither agree nor disagree	I have regular, constructive conversations with my manager about my personal development Disagree	I have regular, constructive conversations with my manager about my personal development Strongly disagree

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* 4. Support and well-being

	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
I am able to strike the right balance between my work and home life	I am able to strike the right balance between my work and home life Strongly agree	I am able to strike the right balance between my work and home life Agree	I am able to strike the right balance between my work and home life Neither agree nor disagree	I am able to strike the right balance between my work and home life Disagree	I am able to strike the right balance between my work and home life Strongly disagree
My employer supports positive mental health and wellbeing	My employer supports positive mental health and wellbeing Strongly agree	My employer supports positive mental health and wellbeing Agree	My employer supports positive mental health and wellbeing Neither agree nor disagree	My employer supports positive mental health and wellbeing Disagree	My employer supports positive mental health and wellbeing Strongly disagree
My line manager actively supports my mental health and wellbeing	My line manager actively supports my mental health and wellbeing Strongly agree	My line manager actively supports my mental health and wellbeing Agree	My line manager actively supports my mental health and wellbeing Neither agree nor disagree	My line manager actively supports my mental health and wellbeing Disagree	My line manager actively supports my mental health and wellbeing Strongly disagree
My working environment meets my physical needs	My working environment meets my physical needs Strongly agree	My working environment meets my physical needs Agree	My working environment meets my physical needs Neither agree nor disagree	My working environment meets my physical needs Disagree	My working environment meets my physical needs Strongly disagree

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* 5. Reward and Recognition

	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
I am satisfied with the total benefits package offered by my employer	I am satisfied with the total benefits package offered by my employer Strongly agree	I am satisfied with the total benefits package offered by my employer Agree	I am satisfied with the total benefits package offered by my employer Neither agree nor disagree	I am satisfied with the total benefits package offered by my employer Disagree	I am satisfied with the total benefits package offered by my employer Strongly disagree
I feel my basic pay is reasonable for the job I do	I feel my basic pay is reasonable for the job I do Strongly agree	I feel my basic pay is reasonable for the job I do Agree	I feel my basic pay is reasonable for the job I do Neither agree nor disagree	I feel my basic pay is reasonable for the job I do Disagree	I feel my basic pay is reasonable for the job I do Strongly disagree
I am satisfied with the recognition (other than pay and benefits) that I receive for doing my job well	I am satisfied with the recognition (other than pay and benefits) that I receive for doing my job well Strongly agree	I am satisfied with the recognition (other than pay and benefits) that I receive for doing my job well Agree	I am satisfied with the recognition (other than pay and benefits) that I receive for doing my job well Neither agree nor disagree	I am satisfied with the recognition (other than pay and benefits) that I receive for doing my job well Disagree	I am satisfied with the recognition (other than pay and benefits) that I receive for doing my job well Strongly disagree

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* 6. Training and Development

	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
The development and training I receive at work helps my performance and growth	The development and training I receive at work helps my performance and growth Strongly agree	The development and training I receive at work helps my performance and growth Agree	The development and training I receive at work helps my performance and growth Neither agree nor disagree	The development and training I receive at work helps my performance and growth Disagree	The development and training I receive at work helps my performance and growth Strongly disagree
My manager helps me develop my knowledge, skills and potential	My manager helps me develop my knowledge, skills and potential Strongly agree	My manager helps me develop my knowledge, skills and potential Agree	My manager helps me develop my knowledge, skills and potential Neither agree nor disagree	My manager helps me develop my knowledge, skills and potential Disagree	My manager helps me develop my knowledge, skills and potential Strongly disagree
I have the knowledge, training and skills necessary to do my job	I have the knowledge, training and skills necessary to do my job Strongly agree	I have the knowledge, training and skills necessary to do my job Agree	I have the knowledge, training and skills necessary to do my job Neither agree nor disagree	I have the knowledge, training and skills necessary to do my job Disagree	I have the knowledge, training and skills necessary to do my job Strongly disagree
I have the tools and equipment necessary to do my job	I have the tools and equipment necessary to do my job Strongly agree	I have the tools and equipment necessary to do my job Agree	I have the tools and equipment necessary to do my job Neither agree nor disagree	I have the tools and equipment necessary to do my job Disagree	I have the tools and equipment necessary to do my job Strongly disagree

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* 7. My Organisation

	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
My employer treats me fairly	My employer treats me fairly Strongly agree	My employer treats me fairly Agree	My employer treats me fairly Neither agree nor disagree	My employer treats me fairly Disagree	My employer treats me fairly Strongly disagree
I feel comfortable speaking up and challenging the way things are done at my workplace	I feel comfortable speaking up and challenging the way things are done at my workplace Strongly agree	I feel comfortable speaking up and challenging the way things are done at my workplace Agree	I feel comfortable speaking up and challenging the way things are done at my workplace Neither agree nor disagree	I feel comfortable speaking up and challenging the way things are done at my workplace Disagree	I feel comfortable speaking up and challenging the way things are done at my workplace Strongly disagree
I feel included and welcome in the workplace	I feel included and welcome in the workplace Strongly agree	I feel included and welcome in the workplace Agree	I feel included and welcome in the workplace Neither agree nor disagree	I feel included and welcome in the workplace Disagree	I feel included and welcome in the workplace Strongly disagree
I am proud to tell people who I work for	I am proud to tell people who I work for Strongly agree	I am proud to tell people who I work for Agree	I am proud to tell people who I work for Neither agree nor disagree	I am proud to tell people who I work for Disagree	I am proud to tell people who I work for Strongly disagree
I feel comfortable sharing my equality information and issues with my employer (i.e., my disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation information, etc.)	I feel comfortable sharing my equality information and issues with my employer (i.e., my disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation information, etc.) Strongly agree	I feel comfortable sharing my equality information and issues with my employer (i.e., my disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation information, etc.) Agree	I feel comfortable sharing my equality information and issues with my employer (i.e., my disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation information, etc.) Neither agree nor disagree	I feel comfortable sharing my equality information and issues with my employer (i.e., my disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation information, etc.) Disagree	I feel comfortable sharing my equality information and issues with my employer (i.e., my disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation information, etc.) Strongly disagree

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* 8. Ideally, who do you think would best represent you about the following?

	Myself	Trade Union	Employee Representative (non-union)	Line Manager	Another employee
Getting increases in your pay	Getting increases in your pay Myself	Getting increases in your pay Trade Union	Getting increases in your pay Employee Representative (non-union)	Getting increases in your pay Line Manager	Getting increases in your pay Another employee
If your employer wanted to reduce your hours or pay	If your employer wanted to reduce your hours or pay Myself	If your employer wanted to reduce your hours or pay Trade Union	If your employer wanted to reduce your hours or pay Employee Representative (non-union)	If your employer wanted to reduce your hours or pay Line Manager	If your employer wanted to reduce your hours or pay Another employee
Getting training	Getting training Myself	Getting training Trade Union	Getting training Employee Representative (non-union)	Getting training Line Manager	Getting training Another employee
If you wanted to make a complaint about working here	If you wanted to make a complaint about working here Myself	If you wanted to make a complaint about working here Trade Union	If you wanted to make a complaint about working here Employee Representative (non-union)	If you wanted to make a complaint about working here Line Manager	If you wanted to make a complaint about working here Another employee
If a manager wanted to discipline you	If a manager wanted to discipline you Myself	If a manager wanted to discipline you Trade Union	If a manager wanted to discipline you Employee Representative (non-union)	If a manager wanted to discipline you Line Manager	If a manager wanted to discipline you Another employee
Discrimination in the workplace	Discrimination in the workplace Myself	Discrimination in the workplace Trade Union	Discrimination in the workplace Employee Representative (non-union)	Discrimination in the workplace Line Manager	Discrimination in the workplace Another employee
Flexible working requests	Flexible working requests Myself	Flexible working requests Trade Union	Flexible working requests Employee Representative (non-union)	Flexible working requests Line Manager	Flexible working requests Another employee
Reasonable adjustments for my disability	Reasonable adjustments for my disability Myself	Reasonable adjustments for my disability Trade Union	Reasonable adjustments for my disability Employee Representative (non-union)	Reasonable adjustments for my disability Line Manager	Reasonable adjustments for my disability Another employee

Any further comments or examples of alternative forms of representation

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* 9. Equality and Diversity

	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
My team is formed of a diverse group of people with different perspectives and viewpoints	My team is formed of a diverse group of people with different perspectives and viewpoints Strongly agree	My team is formed of a diverse group of people with different perspectives and viewpoints Agree	My team is formed of a diverse group of people with different perspectives and viewpoints Neither agree nor disagree	My team is formed of a diverse group of people with different perspectives and viewpoints Disagree	My team is formed of a diverse group of people with different perspectives and viewpoints Strongly disagree
My employer offers equal opportunities regardless of individual differences (e.g. race, gender, disability, background)	My employer offers equal opportunities regardless of individual differences (e.g. race, gender, disability, background) Strongly agree	My employer offers equal opportunities regardless of individual differences (e.g. race, gender, disability, background) Agree	My employer offers equal opportunities regardless of individual differences (e.g. race, gender, disability, background) Neither agree nor disagree	My employer offers equal opportunities regardless of individual differences (e.g. race, gender, disability, background) Disagree	My employer offers equal opportunities regardless of individual differences (e.g. race, gender, disability, background) Strongly disagree
I understand my employer’s approach to diversity and inclusion and what it means to the business	I understand my employer’s approach to diversity and inclusion and what it means to the business Strongly agree	I understand my employer’s approach to diversity and inclusion and what it means to the business Agree	I understand my employer’s approach to diversity and inclusion and what it means to the business Neither agree nor disagree	I understand my employer’s approach to diversity and inclusion and what it means to the business Disagree	I understand my employer’s approach to diversity and inclusion and what it means to the business Strongly disagree
I feel that my colleagues value diversity and what I bring to the workplace	I feel that my colleagues value diversity and what I bring to the workplace Strongly agree	I feel that my colleagues value diversity and what I bring to the workplace Agree	I feel that my colleagues value diversity and what I bring to the workplace Neither agree nor disagree	I feel that my colleagues value diversity and what I bring to the workplace Disagree	I feel that my colleagues value diversity and what I bring to the workplace Strongly disagree