LGBT+ History Month is back again this February and we are encouraging all our members to join the celebrations. Though we are still restricted by the lockdown there are some terrific events planned and lots of resources available for branches. After a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is “more important than ever” to celebrate […]
The South East Region LGBT Group met on Saturday 20th May at UNISON Centre in London. Dr Jasna Magic from ILGA – Europe spoke about the challenges facing many LGBT people across Europe including the appalling situation facing LGBT people in Chechnya. ILGA-Europe – the European Region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and […]
“I ask those [homosexuals] to show their thanks by comporting themselves quietly… any form of public flaunting would be utterly distasteful… [And] make the sponsors of this bill regret that they had done what they had done” – Lord Arran (quoted during Royal Assent of the bill by The Times newspaper on 28 July 1967)
The rainbow flag will fly proudly from Blackpool Tower when UNISON’s LGBT conference meets in the resort town in November
Dave Prentis drew a line in the sand this afternoon, when he addressed the UNISON national delegate conference in Brighton saying that this autumn, we would make a stand
EPSU general secretary Jan Willem Goudriaan’s message to UNISON’s local government conference was that we could change Europe for the betterment of the majority of its people
Further details have been released by the TUC for anyone wanting to attend the national demonstration – Britain needs a pay rise – on 18 October in London
The UNISON welfare charity There for You can offer help to members on low incomes deal with the cost of school uniforms
Delegates at the EPSU congress in Toulouse debated the threat from two global trade treaties currently being negotiated
Recruitment is the name of the game in every region over the next four weeks – what is your branch doing
UNISON pledges to keep on campaigning today, as lesbian and gay couples prepared for their weddings to be held in England and Wales this weekend
16-18 May: a great chance to meet, work, and socialise with other young members and learn some key skills
Recruitment needs to be our top priority if we are to stay strong and resilient, says general secretary
Winter fuel grants are available again for UNISON members who are having difficulty meeting their heating bills.
Austerity measures imposed on housing, health and police services are pushing LGBT people to the margins of society, according to a report by NatCen Social Research, for UNISON.
