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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.

Louder and prouder: UNISON launches trans equality campaign

UNISON has always been clear in its commitment to trans and non-binary members

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Black LGBT+ network meeting

Date
17 September 2022 11:00am–1:30pm
Location
UNISON Centre

Do you want to be more involved with UNISON’s work on Black LGBT+ equality in the workplace, or just meet other Black LGBT+ UNISON members, this is the meeting for you! Join us on Saturday 17 September 2022 to learn more about the work that the UNISON Black LGBT+ network does for Black LGBT+ equality […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

Disabled LGBT+ members Network Meeting

Date
15 September 2022 2:00pm–4:30pm
Location
UNISON Centre

This is a great opportunity for the disabled LGBT+ members to meet and discuss the issues that are important. For more information contact […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

UNISON out in force at London Pride

50 years of pride in London celebrated on Saturday

Article on the UNISON National site.

Bi+ Network Meeting

Date
15 July 2022 10:30am–1:00pm
Location
UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY

Do you want meet with other UNISON Bi+ members and have a say in the work that UNISON does for Bi+ equality in the workplace? If you do, this is the meeting for you! Contact out@unison for more information and a registration form.     Outcome    

Event on the UNISON National site.

Trans members network meeting

Date
15 July 2022 2:00pm–4:30pm
Location
UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY

Do you want to be more involved with UNISON’s work on trans equality in the workplace, get involved in the new Trans Equality campaign or just meet other Trans UNISON members, this is the meeting for you! Contact out@unison.co.uk for further information and a registration form!   Outcome

Event on the UNISON National site.

The Nordic Model

Written by Neil and Lucy – co-chairs National LGBT+ committee The Nordic (Swedish) model for sex work aims to reduce or ‘end’ demand for sex work through a legal framework which criminalises the purchase of sex. But as with many things, making something illegal just pushes it underground. Norway, Iceland, Canada, Northern Ireland, France, Ireland, […]

Black members news on the UNISON National site.

Are You a Good Trans Ally?

It’s not easy being a Transgender person in the UK at the moment. Political and media anti-trans sentiments and comments appear daily. A government renegading on promises to reform the Gender Recognition Act, and the proposed ban of ‘conversion therapy’ to not include trans people. The tactics being used, particularly the vilification of trans women, […]

Black members news on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Happy Pride season

‘While there is lots to celebrate and be proud of, we can’t forget the discrimination and harassment LGBT+ people continue to face’

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