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Mail us your views and comments 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. Getting involved
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. Go to  Regional Officers for more information.
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender 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. Every year we organise a national conference, This year's conference takes place from 14-16 November 2008 at the Bristol Marriott Hotel. LGBT conference 2008 What we're doing nowIslington to appeal in registrar case - early day motion tabled(16 July 2008) Last week, an employment tribunal ruled that it was discrimination to require a christian registrar to conduct civil partnerships. The employer, Islington, has now said it will appeal against this decision. Diane Abbott MP has tabled an Early Day Motion calling on the Government to clarify or amend the law, if the appeal fails.UNISON says public service, not private prejudice(15 July 2008) A tribunal has ruled that requiring a registrar to carry out civil partnership ceremonies, against their religious objections, amounted to discrimination. Each individual case has to be considered on its facts. But UNISON is clear about the principle that public services should be available to all. Workers delivering public services should provide them without discrimination.New duty to promote LGBT equality(26 June 08) UNISON has welcomed the long-awaited announcement on the Government’s Equality Bill. It has been confirmed that the three duties on the public sector to promote disability, gender and race equality will be replaced by a single duty. This will cover the existing grounds and extend to gender reassignment, sexual orientation, age and religion or belief.Join UNISON at London Pride on 5 JulyUNISON will be out and proud on the pride march in London on 5 July. UNISON Greater London LGBT Group are registered as a walking group and are meeting for a champagne (or orange juice) breakfast first. Bring a bottle and join us at the assembly in Baker Street from 12 noon. Look out for the UNISON banner and sail flags. The march moves off at 1pm. We will be distributing Pay Matters and LGBT materials along the way. Details of the route are at http://www.pridelondon.org/parade-map.php. Come to the UNISON stall in Trafalgar Square and bring any family members who need to join the union.UNISON protests homophobic statements from N Ireland MLA and MPUNISON has protested strongly against homophobic statements from Iris Robinson, who is a Member of the Legislative Assembly and MP for Strangford. Her husband, Peter Robinson, has rececently been appointed Northern Ireland's First Minister. See a video clip of the protest at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/7444392.stmNational Network Meetings for bisexual, transgender, black and disabled LGBT membersUNISON holds separate national meetings for bisexual members, transgender members, disabled LGBT members and black LGBT members.Bi and trans members - 11 July; Disabled LGBT members - 12 September; Black LGBT members - 13 September Pride season 2008 - recruiting LGBT membersLGBT pride events are taking place in towns and cities across the UK this summer. They are a good place to promote UNISON and our work for LGBT equality and to recruit new members. Click on the link for a calendar of events plus suggestions about UNISON materials that are good for stalls at prides and how to get hold of them.International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia(16 May 08) On 17 May, individuals and groups all over the world are acting against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia to mark IDAHO.Join the TUC LGBT committee actions in London and Birmingham - details at http://www.tuc.org.uk/equality/index.cfm?mins=21&minors=21 ILGA is marking the day with the publication of a new report on state sponsored homophobia. 86 UN member states still criminalize consensual same sex acts among adults, institutionally promoting a culture of hatred. Seven of these have the death penalty as punishment. Read the report at www.ilga.org < Back | More > |
CONTACT DETAILS
• For urgent help and advice at work go to Help at Work. • UNISON's national officer (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality) is Carola Towle. UNISON 1 Mabledon Place London WC1H 9AJ Email: out@unison.co.uk Recent documents
Out in UNISON 35 - Summer 2008Newsletter 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 Acrobat PDF (2578765 bytes)
Guidance on Trans Equality in Post School EducationNew 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.Guidance on Trans Equality in Post School Education
Guidance on Supporting Trans MembersThis updated UNISON / Scottish Transgender Alliance is an introductory guide for trade union reps on supporting trans membersAcrobat PDF (280157 bytes)
Bargaining for Transgender WorkersThis updated factsheet gives information about the rights of transgender people at work and suggests good practice for employers and UNISON branches. It includes information on the law, support for members undergoing gender reassignment and checklists for negotiating and for branches. Word document (877056 bytes)
National news
Time to stop homophobic bullying(04/07/08) Unions call for LGBT equality education in schoolsUNISON members mark International Trans Memorial Day(20/11/07) LGBT conference puts equality for all on the agendaNew law will help protect NHS staff(09/10/07) UNISON welcomes move to crack down on hospital offendersNews list > |
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