You may want to talk to a private solicitor - although you should be aware that it is very unusual to be awarded costs in an employment tribunal. The Law Society can provide a list of law firms that specialise in discrimination issues. This is a public body that promotes good workplace relations. They can provide advice and information to employees and employers. These are their local enquiry points.
Everyday unions help thousands of people at work.
Last year unions won a record 330 million compensation for their members through legal action. They won 1 million in equal pay claims - an average of 15,000 per member. And of course unions help negotiate better pay and conditions. Black and Asian workers in union workplaces get paid a third better than in non-union workplaces. But unions are not just there when something goes wrong.