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Blog: Why reform of the Gender Recognition Act is essential

The main aim of the act was to enable trans people to change their birth certificate to their correct gender. This would help with identity documentation and […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

COVID sees remaining 2020 conferences cancelled

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Why we need allies more than ever

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

Article on the UNISON National site.

Letter to the Morning Star

It also invites the Star’s editorial team to work with UNISON’s LGBT+ activists on a plan to help rebuild trust with the trans community. The text of the letter was […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

A union that keeps making LGBT+ history

It’s LGBT History Month, so there’s no better time to explore UNISON’s contribution to the struggle for equality.

Behind the headlines on the Magazine site.

Winning battles big and small: November in UNISON

In the heat of the general election fight, let’s take a moment to recognise all of the other brilliant battles (and awards) that UNISON has won this month

News on the UNISON National site.

Time to be inspired by our LGBT+ award winners

It is this type of organising that makes UNISON LGBT+ self-organisation so strong.” There were special mentions for Scotland regional LGBT+ group and Northern Ireland […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘The sooner we can kick them out, the better!’

“But now, we have a chance to change all that. This is the most important general election in a generation. “Weneed a government […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Making sure there are no outsiders

“Support No Outsiders and push for change,” he said. Jennie Antonio for the national committee cites how the general election has […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

LGBT+ delegates debate a packed agenda

From mental health to domestic abuse, rising hate crime to the gender recognition act, conference sets a busy pace

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘Every vote will count in this election’

Christina McAnea urges LGBT+ delegates to ensure that people are registered to vote next month

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Come rain or shine, UNISON’s on the case

July might have meant the start of the summer holidays proper, but UNISON and our members are still on the case

News on the UNISON National site.

Pride and protest

UNISON LGBT+ group joins Pride parade in London to celebrate, to show solidarity and to protest against continuing bigotry and intolerance

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Conference unanimously gives LGBT the + factor

“Our remit will not change,” she said, before adding that the name change will bring UNISON in line with the TUC and the […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

June is Pride Month!

The month of June was chosen for LGBT Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. As a result, many pride events are held during this month to recognize the impact LGBT people have had in the world.

News on the UNISON South West site.