Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Members
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people are still denied equality in the workplace - too often we face discrimination and harassment instead of a fair deal. Joining UNISON gives you a voice in Britain 's biggest union, which is committed to working for LGBT rights.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members organise locally and nationally to support each other, to identify and challenge discrimination, to increase awareness of LGBT rights and to campaign for change.
UNISON East Midlands also has a LGBT Group, made up of members from all branches and service groups. The Group meets 4 times each year, normally on a Monday evening. If you would like further information on the regional group, call Jill Day in confidence via the UNISON regional switchboard – 0845 355 0845.
National LGB&T Conference 2010
The National LGB&T Conference recently took place at the Marriott Hotel, Bristol Hall between Friday 19th and Sunday 21st November 2010. Here is a ink to a full report (Word doc.)
Further information on UNISON’s LGBT campaigns can be found at:http://www.unison.org.uk/out/index.asp
LINKS
Bi Community News
bicommunitynews.co.uk
Journal of the UK bisexual community
Broken Rainbow
broken-rainbow.org.uk
Support for LGBT people experiencing domestic violence
International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA)
ilga.org
Worldwide federation of national and local groups dedicated to achieving equal rights for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people everywhere
ILGA Europe Region
ilga-europe.org
European Region of the International Lesbian and Gay Association
Improving Policy and Practice for LGBT People: Guidance for Local Authorities
scotland.gov.uk/Publications/
Scottish guidance that provides a baseline for the policy and practice of local authorities in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity
Lesbian and Gay Coalition Against Racism
naar.org.uk/lagcar/
Lesbian and gay sub-group of the National Assembly Against Racism
Press for Change
pfc.org.uk
Political lobbying and educational organisation campaigning to achieve equal rights for all transgender people in the UK through legislation and social change
REGARD
regard.co.uk
National organisation of disabled LGBT people
Stonewall
stonewall.org.uk
Professional lobby group working for equal rights for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals
TUC LGBT pages
tuc.org.uk/equality
For information on cross-union campaigning for LGBT equality
UK Gay
uk.gay.com
News and resources for the UK lesbian and gay community.
UK Lesbian and Gay Immigration Group
uklgig.org.uk
Charity providing information and advice on immigration rights for same-sex couples and support for lesbian and gay asylum seekers
UNISON Greater London LGBT group
unison.org.uk/london/out.asp
Information on UNISON's LGBT group for members living in Greater London
UNISON Scotland LGBT website
unison-scotland.org.uk/lesbiangay
News, contacts, annual report and information for LGBT members in Scotland