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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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

LGBT+ conference applauds organising award winners

Speaking on behalf of the disabled LGBT+ caucus, Maureen le Marinel addressed the police and crime bill that was agreed in the Commons in the summer. “This police and crime bill […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Shadow equalities minister pledges equalisation of hate crime law

“We must bring an end to conversion therapy. Full stop.” Pauline Bacon from Suffolk, describing herself as “a person of faith,” said that it was […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Christina McAnea thanks activists at LGBT+ conference

After a very warm greeting for what was her first live speech to a conference since becoming UNISON’s first female general secretary at the beginning of the year, she told […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Our trans members, proud to be in – and out in – UNISON

UNISON meets with some of our trans members to mark Transgender Awareness Week

Magazine, UNISON people on the Magazine site.

Blog: Government proposals to end ‘conversion therapy’ are a cop out

As UNISON national LGBT+ officer Mitchell Coe examines the problems with the latest UK government proposals and explains how you can add your voice to the consultation that has just opened

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘All they’ve done is ignite a toxic debate’

UNISON says the government’s response to the Gender Recognition Act consultation is a missed opportunity and has, once again, let down the trans community

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON conferences go virtual

Disabled and LGBT+ members are invited to remotely attend a series of events organised specifically for them – online and live

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Pride is a protest – get ready for our virtual event

We’ve missed working with all the branches that support us at these events, and talking to everyone – members and prospective members. Given this – and to make sure that the UNISON […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

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

With so many UNISON members on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic, this year we want to hear from you about your […]

Article, Equality, News on the UNISON National site.