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We have a proud history indeed – but we’re not stopping yet! UNISON continues to fight for equality and an end to discrimination, and since 2005 […]

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 final debates of conference covered a mix of topics. For the bi+ caucus, Sophie Robinson highlighted the intolerance toward […]

President and general secretary announce decision, with social distancing and health and safety concerns set to continue for some time

Against a backdrop of a rise in hate crimes, UNISON has launched new guidance on how LGBT+ members can be supported

This year is the 50thanniversary of the Stonewall riots. Police raids on gay bars were routine, but when the New York police raided the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich […]

Renaming LGBT+ group will future-proof it and increase inclusivity

Vice-president opens LGBT conference with thanks to delegates for all they’ve achieved

LGBT delegates hear of fears after EU referendum and pledge to fight rise of hate crime after the vote

Under-representation – particularly among young members – cited as a problem that needs to be tackled

And she complimented the conference on being a “well-gelled group” and indicative of “a movement that anyone would want to be a […]

That was the message from general secretary Dave Prentis tonight, as the union's LGBT 2016 conference convened in Llandudno. Unable to join delegates in the Welsh resort, Mr […]

Can you spare five minutes to help UNISON win equality in the workplace?

See the dedicated conference page of the website for more details. LGBT conference page  UNISON LGTB […]