Search Results for “lgbt”

Transitioning to Best Practise

Conference
2016 National LGBT Conference
Date
11 July 2016
Decision
Carried as Amended

Conference calls the on the national LGBT committee to: 1. Develop materials for workplace bargaining on transitioning in the workplace […]

Motion on the UNISON National site.

Same Sex Marriage in Northern Ireland

Conference
2018 National LGBT Conference
Date
27 July 2018
Decision
Carried

That this conference is concerned that the same rights are not enjoyed by our LGBT+ comrades in Northern Ireland. That this conference is further concerned that the Democratic […]

Motion on the UNISON National site.

Access to Abortion

Conference
2019 National LGBT+ Conference
Date
25 July 2019
Decision
Carried

Conference calls on the National LGBT+ Committee to: 1)Work with appropriate bodies including UNISON’s National Women’s […]

Motion on the UNISON National site.

Why there is nothing “natural” about the Daily Mail

Conference
2009 National LGBT Conference
Date
19 November 2009
Decision
Carried

UNISON and the Scotland Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Committee have been long-standing campaigners in the fight for equality for all and in particular […]

Motion on the UNISON National site.

Trans Health Matters!

Conference
2015 National LGBT Conference
Date
23 July 2015
Decision
Carried

Conference therefore calls on the national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) committee to work with regional and branch LGBT groups and our trans caucus to: 1. Work […]

Motion on the UNISON National site.

The future for equalities

Conference
2012 National LGBT Conference
Date
21 September 2012
Decision
Carried

Conference therefore instructs the National LGBT Committee working with all relevant structures of the union including Labour Link and external […]

Motion on the UNISON National site.

Standing together for equality

Conference
2017 National Black Members' Conference
Date
23 September 2016
Decision
Carried

Conference notes that Black and migrant lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) workers and LGBT workers from minority faith communities face particular vulnerability in this […]

Motion on the UNISON National site.

Maintaining Activism Against the BNP

Conference
2009 National LGBT Conference
Date
30 July 2009
Decision
Carried as Amended

However trade unionists, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, disabled people and women also feature on their hate list. Conference it is our […]

Motion on the UNISON National site.

HPV awareness

Conference
2014 National LGBT Conference
Date
26 September 2014
Decision
Carried

Conference therefore calls upon the national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) committee and regional LGBT groups to raise awareness of these issues and investigate the […]

Motion on the UNISON National site.

SUPPORTING INTERSEX MEMBERS WITHIN UNISON

Conference
2014 National LGBT Conference
Date
1 January 2014
Decision
Carried

Conference also notes that several regional LGBT groups have included discussion on intersex issues in regional meetings or training events […]

Motion on the UNISON National site.

English national bus pass for disabled people and over 60s

Conference
2009 National LGBT Conference
Date
11 November 2009
Decision
Carried

Conference instructs the National LGBT Committee, in liaison with the Retired Members' Committee and National Disabled Members Committee […]

Motion on the UNISON National site.

Delivering local government services without prejudice

Conference
2008 National LGBT Conference
Date
7 September 2008
Decision
Carried

Conference notes that whilst an Employment Tribunal ruling does not set legal precedent, widespread publicity for the judgement in the case of Ms Ladele v London Borough of Islington (2203694/2007 July 2008) added to the false impression that local government workers can claim their religion or belief as a reason for discriminating against lesbian, gay, […]

Motion on the UNISON National site.

Promoting equality for trans workers in healthcare

Conference
2013 Health Care Service Group Conference
Date
13 December 2012
Decision
Carried

Conference believes there is no place for transphobia or discrimination on the grounds of gender identity in our healthcare workplaces, society or our union. Conference notes with concern that transphobic discrimination and bullying and harassment of trans people is still far too common. Conference welcomes the examples of good practice that exist within healthcare. For […]

Motion on the UNISON National site.

International Lesbian & Gay Association

Conference
2002 National Lesbian & Gay Conference
Date
1 August 2002
Decision
Carried

Conference condemns the homophobic position of countries that voted to reject the International Lesbian and Gay Association’s (ILGA) application for consultative status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations on 30th April 2002. Conference notes that at least two thirds of these countries operate laws criminalising same-sex relationships. Conference is appalled that […]

Motion on the UNISON National site.

Self Organised Group National Committees

Conference
2007 National LGBT Conference
Date
25 July 2007
Decision
Carried

However, it has not elected members to serve on the National LGBT Committee. Conference instructs the National LGBT Committee to consult as appropriate and to […]

Motion on the UNISON National site.