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In 2020, 75% of those who took their own lives in the UK were male, with 4,880 men and boys ending their lives – equating to […]

To all our Black LGBT+ activists past and present, we thank you for your activism and for making our union what it is today

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

Against a backdrop of a rise in hate crimes, UNISON has launched new guidance on how LGBT+ members can be supported

“The questions and challenges that arise from conversations can – and do – lead to change.” UNISON assistant international officer Gemma Freedman put the ethical procurement issue into […]

UNISON LGBT+ group joins Pride parade in London to celebrate, to show solidarity and to protest against continuing bigotry and intolerance

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 […]

At the rostrum as guest speaker is Neville Southall, the former Welsh international footballer, who became a legend less than four miles away at Goodison Park, playing for Everton […]

The rule change will need a two-thirds majority at this year’s national delegate […]

“We believe it is time to change and will make us more welcoming to future members,” she said. Adding the ‘+’ sign to LGBT […]