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Out in UNISON is our regular newsletter for members. It can be direct mailed to any member - just add your name to our confidential mailing list.
For the latest issue of Out in UNISON see documents.

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Come along to your regional group to find out about events and get involved in organising for the future. The region can support you in setting up or reinvigorating a group in your branch. It will put you in touch with other members who share your concerns.
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Documents

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Out in UNISON 35 - Summer 2008

12 June 2008
Newsletter on LGBT Equality in UNISON. This issue includes making LGBT equality a reality, a map of LGBT rights in the world, making UNISON's Equality Scheme work for you and many other articles of interest
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Guidance on Trans Equality in Post School Education

23 May 2008
New trans equality guidance for the post-school sector was launched at the House of Commons on Tuesday 20 May. It gives background information, practical advice and examples of best practice, so the education sector can fulfil legal requirements and provide a positive environment for trans workers and students.
Link to a PDF document on this siteGuidance on Trans Equality in Post School Education
 

Guidance on Supporting Trans Members

1 May 2008
This updated UNISON / Scottish Transgender Alliance is an introductory guide for trade union reps on supporting trans members
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Advice for Retired Members

30 April 2008
Advice on how Retired Members can participate in their local regional and branch LGBT groups.
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Out in UNISON 34 - spring 2008

Newsletter on LGBT equality in UNISON
10 April 2008
This issue includes human rights in healthcare; surrogacy leave victory; celebrating our differences; legal update
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LGBT Factsheet – how members can get involved

8 April 2008
This two-page guide advises members how to access LGBT information from UNISON. You can print off copies for branch use, as a resource for colleagues attending employer diversity training, or maybe to distribute at your local Pride events!
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Guidance on Supporting Trans Members

28 February 2008
A UNISON/Scottish Transgender Alliance introductory guide for trade union reps on supporting trans members
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LGBT equality at the heart of our union

LGBT Committee Annual Report 2007
13 December 2007
Annual report of UNISON's National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Members Committee 2007
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Out in UNISON 33 - winter 2007-08

Newsletter on LGBT equality in UNISON
20 November 2007
This issue includes understanding gender identity; organising for LGBT equality - new activists course; union learning reps; increasing bi visibility; a guide to the General Political Fund; UNISON retired members; survival in Burma
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Out in UNISON 32 - summer 2007

Newsletter for LGBT members in UNISON
5 July 2007
This issue includes Charter for Change, equality impact assessments, monitoring advice, pride events, gender history and UNISON records, women's rugby and more.
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Civil Partnership and Pensions

6 June 2007
UNISON briefing on the implications of the Civil Partnership Act on pensions and the extent to which survivors can benefit from their deceased civil partner’s pension.
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Trans recruitment leaflet

25 May 2007
A5 leaflet setting out the benefits of UNISON membership for trans workers. Can be ordered from UNISON Communications stock number 2578
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• UNISON's national officer (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality) is Carola Towle.
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