Our South West LGBT+ self-organised group picked up the recruitment and organising award at UNISON’s national LGBT+ conference.
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Spirits were high as the group took to the streets armed with rainbow umbrellas, bringing vibrant colour to the grey skies.
As we get closer to summer, in UNISON’s Year of LGBT+ Workers, celebrating at pride events will be more important than ever before.
On Saturday 24 February, our regional self-organised LGBT+ group officially launched UNISON’s year of LGBT+ workers with an event in Taunton.
Trans Equality IS UNISON business. During an amazing Branch Development day at Somerset Local Government & Community Branch Michael Duffy raised awareness to all the Activists present about being a Trans Ally. Michael also mentioned they want to start actively engaging with the employer to ensure local workplaces are implementing changes to implement a trans […]
The month of June was chosen for LGBT Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. As a result, many pride events are held during this month to recognize the impact LGBT people have had in the world.
UNISON South West’s LGBT+ self organised group were in attendance as the sun shone down for Taunton’s first Pride parade.
UNISON is proud to work with LGBT+ members to challenge homophobia, biophobia and transphobia in the workplace.