Copies of the RMT Women's Charter will be available at the launch 11:00, Wednesday, March 8 at RMT headquarters, 39 Chalton Street, London NW1 1JD

The RMT Women's Charter throws down the gauntlet to transport employers - from ending low pay and inequality at work, to dealing with sexual harassment, providing proper support during pregnancy and menopause, and winning decent childcare and family-friendly conditions.

"This isn't just a wish-list - the RMT Women's Charter sets out what we expect employers to deliver," says RMT Women's Advisory Committee chair and seafarer Pauline Howe.

"For too long we have had to deal with employers who would rather pay for a first-class lounge than a women's toilet. The RMT Women's Charter sends the clear signal that those days are over," says RMT general secretary Bob Crow.

The RMT Women's Charter will be launched by Pauline Howe, chair of the RMT Women's Advisory Committee, RMT general secretary Bob Crow and members of the RMT Women's Advisory Committee, who will also be available for interview.

Note to editors: The RMT Women's Charter covers:

* Equality at work - equal pay, equal terms and conditions
* End low pay
* Increase staffing levels - end lone working
* Safe transport to and from work
* End sexual harassment
* Access to adequate sanitary and toilet facilities
* Comfortable and appropriate uniform
* Menopause support
* Health, safety and support during pregnancy
* Better maternity, paternity, parental and carers' pay and leave
* The right to flexible, part-time and family-friendly working hours