“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 South West LGBT+ Self Organised Group (SOG) would like to invite LGBT+ members of UNISON to our AGM/Training Weekend in September.
We have created a check list of what your policies should include for LGBT+ inclusion. The aim of this checklist is to ‘stock-take’ your workplace policies and establish […]
In 2020, 4,880 men and boys ended their lives – but gender stereotypes make it harder for men to talk about their problems
As this is UNISON’s year of Black workers, I also want to celebrate our Black LGBT+ activists, both from our past and present, who’ve led the way in the struggle for equality and […]
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
Black members share stories of individuals and families whose lives have been affected by the scandal
Delegates at UNISON’s LGBT conference unanimously backed changing the group’s name to LGBT+ to boost inclusivity
"However, bullying and harassment of LGBT people continues in schools and organisations, and the union will not allow any let up in the fight […]
General secretary highlights work done by the union’s LGBT members as conference convenes in Wales
