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Delegates call for help to combat the epidemic of male suicide

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Celebrating our Black LGBT+ activists

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 […]

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

LGBT+ conference applauds organising award winners

Presentation caps a busy morning that saw delegates debate a wide range of topics, including the climate crisis

Article, News 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.

Taking ‘pride’ in procurement

“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 […]

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.

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.

Neville Southall: ‘being a union rep is the best thing you can do’

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 […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Windrush ‘nightmare’ won’t end until ‘hostile environment’ does

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Giving LGBT the plus factor

Adding the ‘+’ sign to LGBT would take into account the way in which people identify in different ways – such as viewing […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.