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
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Libby Nolan says she looks forward to helping make it ‘the best year possible’
UNISON’s disabled members’ conference debates pay gaps, the national care service, and the health and disability white paper
“Insourcing, insourcing, insourcing is the solution to market failure”, delegates hear
June marks the start of Pride season. Let’s be proud of our achievements over the years on LGBT+ inclusion, and make sure we keep equality at the heart of everything UNISON does.
UNISON members are negotiating more inclusive policies that protect and support trans, non-binary and gender diverse members in workplaces up and down the country
To all our Black LGBT+ activists past and present, we thank you for your activism and for making our union what it is today
In 2020, 4,880 men and boys ended their lives – but gender stereotypes make it harder for men to talk about their problems
UNISON has always been clear in its commitment to trans and non-binary members
50 years of pride in London celebrated on Saturday
Written by Neil and Lucy – co-chairs National LGBT+ committee The Nordic (Swedish) model for sex work aims to reduce or ‘end’ demand for sex work through a legal framework which criminalises the purchase of sex. But as with many things, making something illegal just pushes it underground. Norway, Iceland, Canada, Northern Ireland, France, Ireland, […]
It’s not easy being a Transgender person in the UK at the moment. Political and media anti-trans sentiments and comments appear daily. A government renegading on promises to reform the Gender Recognition Act, and the proposed ban of ‘conversion therapy’ to not include trans people. The tactics being used, particularly the vilification of trans women, […]
‘While there is lots to celebrate and be proud of, we can’t forget the discrimination and harassment LGBT+ people continue to face’
The higher education virtual national conference addressed the issues faced by its Black and trans members
Presentation caps a busy morning that saw delegates debate a wide range of topics, including the climate crisis