The day provides an opportunity to reflect on progress that has been made on the advancement of LGBT+ rights in the UK, but also to draw attention to injustices that many still face in their workplaces and society for identifying as LGBT+. IDAHOBIT marks the anniversary of the declassification of homosexuality as a mental illness […]
The regional LGBT+ Committee hosted a training and organising day on Friday 23 February
June is Pride Month and sees the start of the Pride Season every year. Although things will be very different this year, with all Pride celebrations and parades cancelled or postponed because of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is still as important as ever to remember and recognise this time albeit virtually. So why do we […]
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+ 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)
In 2020, 4,880 men and boys ended their lives – but gender stereotypes make it harder for men to talk about their problems
To all our Black LGBT+ activists past and present, we thank you for your activism and for making our union what it is today
Presentation caps a busy morning that saw delegates debate a wide range of topics, including the climate crisis
Against a backdrop of a rise in hate crimes, UNISON has launched new guidance on how LGBT+ members can be supported
UNISON urges stronger attention to ethical procurement practices in the light of companies’ pursuit of ‘the pink pound’
UNISON LGBT+ group joins Pride parade in London to celebrate, to show solidarity and to protest against continuing bigotry and intolerance
Renaming LGBT+ group will future-proof it and increase inclusivity
Goalkeeping giant who now works with troubled youngsters addresses local government conference
