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Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members mailing list

If you are already a member of UNISON and want to add your name to the confidential national mailing list, receive copies of Out in UNISON and get information about nationally organised events such as the annual LGBT conference, please complete the following form.

Data protection: the information you provide will be stored and processed electronically. It will be used to build a database of people who wish to receive communications about UNISON's LGBT work at a national or regional level. Data will only be forwarded to the appropriate regional group if you give permission to do so on the form below. If you have any questions, please email out@unison.co.uk

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CONTACT DETAILS
• For urgent help and advice at work go to Help at Work.
• UNISON's national officer (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality) is Carola Towle.
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Recent documents

Bargaining Fact Sheet for LGB Workers

This updated factsheet contains information about the rights of lesbian, gay and bisexual workers and sets out a bargaining agenda for branches. It includes information on the law and a negotiating checklist. In UNISON, lesbian, gay and bisexual members organise together with transgender members.
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Workforce monitoring for sexual orientation and gender identity

This is an updated UNISON equalities factsheet on what to do if your employer wants to introduce monitoring of people's sexual orientation or gender identity. This factsheet sets out how you can turn this into a bargaining opportunity and win some real gains for LGBT equality.
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Out in UNISON 35 - Summer 2008

Newsletter on LGBT Equality in UNISON. This issue includes making LGBT equality a reality, a map of LGBT rights in the world, making UNISON's Equality Scheme work for you and many other articles of interest
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Guidance on Trans Equality in Post School Education

New trans equality guidance for the post-school sector was launched at the House of Commons on Tuesday 20 May. It gives background information, practical advice and examples of best practice, so the education sector can fulfil legal requirements and provide a positive environment for trans workers and students.
Link to a PDF document on this siteGuidance on Trans Equality in Post School Education
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