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On Trans Day of Remembrance, the new policy will help workers and employers, and challenge transphobia in the workplace

World AIDS Day is an opportunity to show solidarity with the millions of people living with HIV worldwide.

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, […]

There are plenty of resources available for activists to use during LGBT History Month

Conference hears of treatment of the Palestinian people, plus the plight of LGBT workers in Colombia, Turkey and Jamaica

For the national LGBT committee, Jaden Biggs explained the need to increase cross-branch working in increasingly diverse workplace environments. As an advance nurse practitioner […]

CEO of Touchstone charity addresses conference about the work the organisation does

UNISON president Gordon McKay praises delegates for all the work they do

Adding the ‘+’ sign to LGBT would take into account the way in which people identify in different ways – such as viewing […]

Scotland and the North West also pick up trophies as the annual LGBT recruitment awards are announced in Harrogate

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 […]

Black members share stories of individuals and families whose lives have been affected by the scandal

February is LGBT History Month. Here, UNISON member Nick O’Reilly talks about the challenge of being out and a manager

Delegates hear that proposed rule change will ensure that UNISON’s LGBT group is fully inclusive

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.