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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

UNISON urges stronger attention to ethical procurement practices in the light of companies’ pursuit of ‘the pink pound’

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

Renaming LGBT+ group will future-proof it and increase inclusivity

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

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

Goalkeeping giant who now works with troubled youngsters addresses local government conference

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

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

Black members share stories of individuals and families whose lives have been affected by the scandal

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Giving LGBT the plus factor

Delegates at UNISON’s LGBT conference unanimously backed changing the group’s name to LGBT+ to boost inclusivity

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

LGBT conference opens in Brighton

Vice-president opens LGBT conference with thanks to delegates for all they’ve achieved

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON pledges continued support to fight discrimination of LGBT members

That was the message from general secretary Dave Prentis tonight, as the union's LGBT 2016 conference convened in Llandudno. Unable to join delegates in the Welsh resort, Mr […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON president welcomes the union’s Year of LGBT+ Workers

And Ms Nolan also wanted to celebrate LGBT+ victories over the past 12 months. “Our trans equality campaign, which has been driven by our […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Learning to lead as LGBT

February is LGBT History Month. Here, UNISON member Nick O’Reilly talks about the challenge of being out and a manager

Behind the headlines, Magazine, UNISON people on the Magazine site.

How to… be a trans ally

UNISON recognises the importance of being loud and visible in support of its transgender members, especially at a time where anti-trans hate crimes are increasing

How to on the Magazine site.