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On Friday 15 July, UNISON launched its trans equality campaign, which features updated guidance on trans workers' rights […]

UNISON South West’s LGBT+ self organised group were in attendance as the sun shone down for Taunton’s first Pride parade.

50 years of pride in London celebrated on Saturday

50 years of pride in London celebrated on Saturday

Written by Neil and Lucy – co-chairs National LGBT+ committee The Nordic (Swedish) model for sex work aims to reduce or ‘end’ demand for sex work through a legal framework which criminalises the purchase of sex. But as with many things, making something illegal just pushes it underground. Norway, Iceland, Canada, Northern Ireland, France, Ireland, […]

It’s not easy being a Transgender person in the UK at the moment. Political and media anti-trans sentiments and comments appear daily. A government renegading on promises to reform the Gender Recognition Act, and the proposed ban of ‘conversion therapy’ to not include trans people. The tactics being used, particularly the vilification of trans women, […]

‘While there is lots to celebrate and be proud of, we can’t forget the discrimination and harassment LGBT+ people continue to face’

UNISON is proud to work with LGBT+ members to challenge homophobia, biophobia and transphobia in the workplace.

The higher education virtual national conference addressed the issues faced by its Black and trans members

We’re proud to present our new equality calendar! The interactive calendar will help UNISON Eastern members and activists keep on top of the big events in the union as well as national and international equalities dates. The calendar will be updated regularly so check back for the latest and please get in touch if you’ve […]

February is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans plus (LGBT+) History Month. It’s been happening since 2005 to raise awareness of prejudice against LGBT+ people whilst also celebrating the positive contribution that LGBT+ people bring to workplaces and in the community. If your branch, employer or local community group is doing something then please let us […]

Since the AGM in 2020, work has been underway to identify barriers to participation with our regional democracy and identify new initiatives to grow activism in our region

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

Taiwo Owatemi MP – a UNISON member – addressed UNISON’s LGBT+ conference and thanked members for their work in the pandemic

Meeting on Transgender Day of Remembrance, LGBT+ conference backs a raft of motions to fight back against ‘an attack on all of us’