South West LGBT+ self-organisation scoops national award

Our South West LGBT+ self-organised group picked up the recruitment and organising award at UNISON’s national LGBT+ conference.

LGBT+ self-organised group brought the rainbows to Taunton

Spirits were high as the group took to the streets armed with rainbow umbrellas, bringing vibrant colour to the grey skies.

Supporting Prides across the South West for UNISON’s Year of LGBT+ Workers

As we get closer to summer, in UNISON’s Year of LGBT+ Workers, celebrating at pride events will be more important than ever before.

In pictures: Regional launch of UNISON’s year of LGBT+ workers

On Saturday 24 February, our regional self-organised LGBT+ group officially launched UNISON’s year of LGBT+ workers with an event in Taunton.

Trans Ally Awareness – Trans Equality IS UNISON business

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 […]

Pride Rainbow Flag

June is Pride Month!

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’s LGBT+ group joined Taunton’s first Pride

UNISON South West’s LGBT+ self organised group were in attendance as the sun shone down for Taunton’s first Pride parade.

UNISON logo lit up in pride flag colours outside UNISON centre in London.

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

UNISON is proud to work with LGBT+ members to challenge homophobia, biophobia and transphobia in the workplace.

Pride Rainbow Flag

June is Pride Month!

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.