LGBT+ activist Mark Segal joined us at UNISON Centre in July to discuss his part in the Stonewall Riots and over 50 years of activism and journalism
LGBT+ activist Mark Segal joined us at UNISON Centre in July to discuss his part in the Stonewall Riots and over 50 years of activism and journalism
This online workshop will cover: Equality in UNISON Introduction to equality legislation Equality and your role as a rep Equality in the UNISON branch If you would like to register to attend please email educationse@unison.co.uk with your membership number and course code 08-22-0096 Outcome
The regional LGBT+ Committee represents self-identifying LGBT+ members across the region.
The regional LGBT+ Committee represents self-identifying LGBT+ members across the region.
Join us on 11 December for the Regional LGBT+ AGM 2021
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 […]
It was reported in the Sunday Times on 14 June 2020, that the UK Government intends to scrap the Gender Recognition Act reform and roll back the hard-won rights of trans and non-binary people. In response to this a protest has been arranged in support of trans and non-binary rights. The event is being co- […]
Covid-19: All meetings, events and courses are postponed until the end of May 2020 We are excited to announce a special course for UNISON members working in schools on gender diversity. This will be delivered by Mermaids charity on Tuesday 21 April 2020 at Brighton Regional Office. This course is aimed at staff working in schools and […]
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)
Canterbury Pride is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and UNISON South East is thrilled to be a lead sponsor.
Our South East LGBT+ SOG campaigns for equality in the workplace and for improvements to legislation for workplaces and the wider community. The meeting is open to all South East UNISON members who identify as LGBT+ and are interested in contributing to the region’s work on LGBT+ equality.
The regional LGBT+ Committee represents self-identifying LGBT+ members across the region.
The regional LGBT+ Committee represents self-identifying LGBT+ members across the region.
On Saturday 24 February 2024, UNISON South East held a launch event to celebrate the Year of LGBT+ Workers at UNISON Centre. The day began with Bev Miller, UNISON National Black Committee member, delivering a quiz on Black LGBT+ history. Lucy Power, Regional and National LGBT+ Committee member, and Mitch Coe, UNISON National Officer, highlighted […]