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In 2020, 4,880 men and boys ended their lives – but gender stereotypes make it harder for men to talk about their problems

As this is UNISON’s year of Black workers, I also want to celebrate our Black LGBT+ activists, both from our past and present, who’ve led the way in the struggle for equality and […]

The motion pointed activists toward #HubofHope, a resource to signpost the right support that LGBT+ people need. A motion on the climate crisis for the national committee saw Penny Smith explain […]

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

Renaming LGBT+ group will future-proof it and increase inclusivity

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 […]