Each Representative Committee comprises of eight members elected from within their district. They meet three times year as a committee and there are two joint equalities meetings which provide an opportunity to meet as a collective. Committee members also report into their respective district councils.
Women’s Representative Committee
Anyone who idenitifies as a woman may sit on this committee.
Examples of the Women’s Representative Committee’s work in recent years include campaigns on menopause as a workplace issue and contributing to the Mind the Gag on workplace banter. They have produced reps guides on domestic abuse, supporting women at work and the menopause. Industrially they have called for improvements to toilet facilities, greater acceptance of flexible working, paid leave for victims of domestic abuse and maximum driving turns to help prevent toxic shock syndrome.
Women’s Representative Committee in 2025
BAME Representative Committee
Anyone who is Black or from an ethnic minority may sit on this committee.
Examples of the BAME Representative Committee’s work in recent years include fundraising and campaigning for Hope not Hate, Justice4Grenfell and Black Lives Matter UK. Industrially they have called for provisions made for members who are observing Ramadan, for faith/prayer rooms to be opened in workplaces and the right for ASLEF members to refuse to transport members of fascist organisations to demonstrations.
BAME Representative Committee in 2025
LGBT+ Representative Committee
To to take a position on this committee members must identify as being from the LGBT+ community.
Examples of the LGBT+ Representative Committee’s work in recent years include the ‘Who’s gay?’ campaign which and contributing to the Mind the Gag on workplace banter. They have produced best practice guidelines on supporting trans workers. Industrially they have called for improvements to the union’s membership equality monitoring, travel facilities for same sex partners and a standardised industry practices for the reporting of PrEP medication.
LGBT+ Representative Committee in 2025
Disabled Members Representative Committee
Members of this committee all identify as having a disability whether that is physical or hidden.
They have prioritised improving the visibility of ASLEF members with disabilities and will strive to create more open and supportive workplaces.
The committee ensures that the voices of members with disabilities are heard within the union’s structures. Recently they have produced best practice guidance on supporting members with disabilities in the workplace and facilitated a webinar on neurodiversity.
Disabled Members Representative Committee in 2025
Young Members Representative Committee
A young member is anyone aged 35 or under.
The committee have continuely championed a reduction in the driving age from 21 to 18 for those on the mainline. In the wider trade union movement, they have campaigned for reduced rail fares for over 18’s in full time education or training, improved mental health services for young people, action to address climate change and pension provisions for young workers.
Young Members Representative Committee in 2025
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