head and shoulders portrait of Jenny Harvey

Blog: Why reform of the Gender Recognition Act is essential

Jenny Harvey is a member of UNISON’s trans network, part of the West Midlands regional LGBT+ group and a member of UNISON’s health service group executive. Here, she explains why reform of the Gender Recognition Act is long overdue

Letter to the Morning Star

Letter on behalf of UNISON’s presidential team and general secretary regarding the shocking, vile, transphobic cartoon that appeared in the Morning Star last week

LGBT conference backs message on transphobia

Delegates speak of the rise in bigoted language and praise UNISON for leading the fightback among trade unions

LGBT delegates develop themes of inclusivity

Delegates debate a range of motions on how best to increase inclusivity while being sensitive on language issues

Get ready for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

IDAHOBIT offers a great opportunity for campaigning in the workplace, so let us know what you have planned

UNISON welcomes transgender equality report

The union calls for the resources to be made available to implement the recommendations of House of Commons Women and Equalities Inquiry into transgender equality

It is just good care

20 November is Transgender Memorial Day. We are marking the day with the launch of a joint UNISON/GIRES guide for health staff providing care for people who are trans