LGBT delegates hear of fears after EU referendum and pledge to fight rise of hate crime after the vote
LGBT conference 2016
Ruth Baldacchino tells LGBT conference that decades of mobilising gives us valuable experience for the future
Under-representation – particularly among young members – cited as a problem that needs to be tackled
Vice president Carol Sewell hands out awards and urges delegates to continue the excellent work
Delegates debate a range of motions on how best to increase inclusivity while being sensitive on language issues
Delegates look back at a tumultuous year – and forward to building the community of the union
General secretary highlights work done by the union’s LGBT members as conference convenes in Wales
UNISON stands against discrimination no matter what form it takes. We will continue to fight it alongside all of you until the stain of prejudice is finally eradicated from our society, and the equal rights of legislation are borne out through real equality across our country.
National retired members’ organisation asks for submissions from members wanting to attend disabled members’, LGBT members’, Black members and women’s conferences as delegates in October, November, January and February