- Conference
- 2019 National LGBT+ Conference
- Date
- 1 January 2019
- Decision
- Carried
In first paragraph, delete all after “(LGBT+) people,” in second sentence and insert “disabled people, women, and Black people, to consider apprenticeships. Potential members of the network have to demonstrate their commitment to make measurable improvements to diversity.”
Insert new third paragraph:
“Conference notes the disability employment gap is nearly 30%. There is limited research on the experiences of disabled LGBT+ workers but being disabled and LGBT+ can mean you experience multiple discrimination and difficulties accessing and maintaining employment due to workplace barriers.”
After existing fourth paragraph, insert new paragraphs as follows:
“Conference applauds the work of Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) which has campaigned for a fully national inclusive apprenticeship scheme including inclusive assessment methods for numeracy and literacy skills in the workplace and inclusive occupational work standards.
Conference notes that the number of ‘higher apprenticeships’ is growing, and degree apprenticeships are starting to come on stream. These provide opportunities for LGBT+ members in the existing workforce to develop their skills and obtain qualifications.
Conference also notes that apprenticeships are for all ages and apprentices should be encouraged to join UNISON.”
Insert new point II:
“II. Publicise UNISON’s Apprenticeship Charter and Model Apprenticeship Policy;”
and renumber remaining action points accordingly.
In existing point II, delete “Produce guidance on” and insert “Work with service groups to provide guidance to branches on bargaining objectives with employers, including”. After “groups” at end, insert “, and best practice in the recruitment of apprentices into UNISON and encouraging them to become involved in our self-organised groups”.