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LGBT+ equality is top priority at health conference

In UNISON’s Year of LGBT+ workers, speakers stress the ongoing need to embed LGBT+ equality in health

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Celebrating our LGBT+ members and history

This year’s LGBT+ History Month also gives us a chance to remember the vital role LGBT+ workers play in our health service

Article, General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

A union that keeps making LGBT+ history

Marching on the Isle of Man Fast forward to 1983 and NALGO’s annual conference in Douglas, on the Isle of Man. On the island, a British Crown dependency, homosexuality was still […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Let’s make 2024 a success

A new government is a must for our members and for our public services. Our NHS, schools, local councils and emergency services are on their knees and stuck in a state of crisis […]

Article, General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

How to… be a trans ally

UNISON recognises the importance of being loud and visible in support of its transgender members, especially at a time where anti-trans hate crimes are increasing

How to on the Magazine site.

UNISON president welcomes the union’s Year of LGBT+ Workers

And Ms Nolan also wanted to celebrate LGBT+ victories over the past 12 months. “Our trans equality campaign, which has been driven by our […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘Pay gaps exist because no one is looking,’ disabled members hear

UNISON’s disabled members’ conference debates pay gaps, the national care service, and the health and disability white paper

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Care workers take centre stage at local government conference

Tony Barnsley, introducing the motion on behalf of the NJC local government committee, said: “The pandemic shone a light on social care for a lot of people in this country […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Proud to welcome in Pride

June marks the start of Pride season. Let’s be proud of our achievements over the years on LGBT+ inclusion, and make sure we keep equality at the heart of everything UNISON does.

Article, Blogs, General Secretary, General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.

LGBT+ rights are at the heart of UNISON’s work

As a proud ally to the LGBT+ community, I’m concerned about the rise of LGBT+ hate crime and hate speech. The lack of […]

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