As a gay man who identifies as cisgender I remember growing up and going through school being bullied due to my perceived sexuality. I struggled, I dreaded getting on the bus knowing the endless taunts and abuse would start as soon as I arrived at the bus stop, even outside of school. It never ended […]
Scotland and the North West also pick up trophies as the annual LGBT recruitment awards are announced in Harrogate
Delegates at UNISON’s LGBT conference unanimously backed changing the group’s name to LGBT+ to boost inclusivity
UNISON president Gordon McKay praises delegates for all the work they do
CEO of Touchstone charity addresses conference about the work the organisation does
Delegates also hear emotional debates on ‘conversion therapy’ and the lack of marriage equality in Northern Ireland
Conference hears of treatment of the Palestinian people, plus the plight of LGBT workers in Colombia, Turkey and Jamaica
UNISON Greater London LGBT+ group fights discrimination and prejudice in the workplace on behalf of its lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members. Download the latest newsletter here We organise through an elected regional committee who meet four times a year, with an additional AGM and separate Policy Days and Training & Organising Days, to plan […]
There are plenty of resources available for activists to use during LGBT History Month
February is LGBT history month – a chance to celebrate LGBT lives and culture in order to challenge prejudice and build equality
LGBT History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. Currently, LGBT History Month is a month-long celebration that is specific to the United States and the United Kingdom. LGBT History Month was initiated in the UK by Sue Sanders, […]
World AIDS Day is an opportunity to show solidarity with the millions of people living with HIV worldwide.
On Trans Day of Remembrance, the new policy will help workers and employers, and challenge transphobia in the workplace
Stressing the damaging nature of the pay cap on public service pay, she drew delegates’ attention to the Pay Up Now! campaign, which has helped to pressure the […]
Vice-president opens LGBT conference with thanks to delegates for all they’ve achieved
