- Conference
- 2015 National LGBT Conference
- Date
- 22 July 2015
- Decision
- Carried
Conference notes that last year the national young members’ forum introduced a motion to draw up a charter for the ongoing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) movement, to help newer, younger activists understand what there still is to fight for.
Conference further notes the motion was well-received and this charter is currently being drafted and agreed by relevant parties, and that this charter gives background to new potential activists to explain why it’s important to get involved.
Conference agrees that what must come next is the support and guidance these activists need to learn how to get involved.
Conference believes that UNISON’s Organising Space website as well as other platforms as networks could provide the opportunity for more experienced activists to guide and mentor newer activists.
Conference also believes that a forum on the Organising Space could be provided for questions about specific issues and guidance on different styles of campaigning.
Conference further believes that such a forum would also provide the opportunity for younger activists to establish links with more experienced activists, thereby increasing their own potential for campaigning.
Conference calls on the national LGBT committee to:
1. Consult with the strategic organising unit on creating an LGBT area on the Organising Space for all self-identifying LGBT+ members to join;
2. Facilitate discussion in this area on topics of interest to LGBT+ people;
3. Promote and advertise this area to LGBT+ UNISON members;
4. Encourage more experienced activists to offer guidance and support to new activists through this network;
5. Facilitate networking between experienced activists and new activists using platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and networking events.