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Conference unanimously gives LGBT the + factor

Introducing a motion for the national LGBT committee, Anu Prashar told delegates that, “when I came out, it seemed as though I only had two […]

Article, 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.

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.

‘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.

LGBT+ delegates debate a packed agenda

Mental health was high on the agenda, with Alan Williams for the union’s North West LGBT group saying that there was a “concerningly high rate of suicide attempts by LGBT+ members” and […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Making sure there are no outsiders

LGBT+ conference hears of the need to inclusive education

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

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

President calls on LGBT+ activists to help get the vote out for the general election

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Time to be inspired by our LGBT+ award winners

“The presidential team continue to be amazed at how many weekends our LGBT+ members are out and about at Pride and other community events – not only at the huge prides in […]

Article, News on the UNISON National 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.

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.

Letter to the Morning Star

Letter on behalf of UNISON’s presidential team and general secretary regarding the shocking, vile, transphobic cartoon that appeared in the Morning Star last week

Article 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.

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.

Blog: Why reform of the Gender Recognition Act is essential

Jenny Harvey is a member of UNISON’s trans network, part of the West Midlands regional LGBT+ group and a member of UNISON’s health service group executive. Here, she explains why reform of the Gender Recognition Act is long overdue

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON equality survey 2020 – tell us about your experiences during the pandemic

Tell us about your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic – and join the prize draw for shopping vouchers

Article, Equality, News on the UNISON National site.