Workers and members of #LGBTIQ+ community continue to face discrimination, aggression and brutal violence, important EU Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social comes out against so-called conversion therapies Full support @epsu.bsky.social @lgbtiq-intergroup.bsky.social @unisonlgbtplus.bsky.social

Europe’s queer ‘conversion’ therapy crisis is an invisible trauma for victims, but a difficult practice to ban

The EU Commission stands by its vow that "there is nothing to 'cure' in LGBTIQ+ people,” yet so-called 'conversion' practices still continue unregulated in 18 member states despite recent campaigning....

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Our General Secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social supports UNISON's change the law campaign. We've been overwhelmed with the responses from members - keep them coming!

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📢 "Your voice is needed." UNISON general secretary @AndreaEganGS.bsky.social is calling on members and trans allies to oppose the EHRC guidance. MPs will decide on it in the next 30 days. Tell us why it's unworkable in your workplace. 📩 out@unison.co.uk

🚨 Opposing the EHRC guidance – we need your voice MPs will decide on the guidance in the next 30 days — and we need to show them the reality We need you to tell us why it is unworkable and the real life impact it will have on you in your workplace 📩 Email us: out@unison.co.uk

Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️ Trans members in UNISON Cymru speak about what visibility means at work. Cas and Connor share their experiences of support in the union and hostility in daily life. They show why solidarity matters.

Visible at work: Trans members in UNISON Cymru | Article, LGBT, News, Uncategorized | News | UNISON Cymru

The International Transgender Day of Visibility takes place on 31 March each year. It celebrates transgender people, raises awareness of discrimination

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The UK have fallen down the @ilgaeurope.bsky.social rainbow map to 22nd place. A decade ago, we were number 1. This confirms that we are falling behind other Western European countries on LGBT+ equality. Not happy? Join UNISON & let's demand better: www.unison.org.uk/join rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org

Rainbow Map

Europe's LGBTI Rights Rankings 2024

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You can now register for our Black LGBT+ network meeting on Friday 11 July 10:30am - 1pm. Register here forms.office.com/e/tXM1sWrXrY

Congrats Christine! Well deserved 🏳️‍🌈

UNISON Northern@unisonnorthern.bsky.social · 2y ago

Every year at the Regional Council AGM we present to the Kenny Bell award to members for their outstanding commitments to organising. Christine is the first recipient for the work on Year of LGBT+ Workers in 2024. Congratulations Christine. 👏👏

You can now register for our Bi+ network meeting on 10 July 2025 10:30am–1:00pm. Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Thanks to everyone who came along to @unison.org.uk for the @epsu.bsky.social LGBT+ network meeting! It was great to hear all the amazing work done by European public service unions on advancing LGBT+ rights at work

Hungary’s PM Viktor Orbán is threatening to ban Budapest Pride 2025, sparking outrage over attacks on LGBTI rights & democracy. Last year, 35,000 marched, this year, even more are expected. Banning Pride would silence dissent & set a dangerous precedent www.ilga-europe.org/news/stateme...

Statement: Orbán’s threat to ban LGBTI Pride marks a dangerous step toward silencing dissent | ILGA-Europe

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s threat to ban the 2025 Budapest Pride march has sparked outrage, with concerns over restrictions linked to the country’s anti-LGBTI law.

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Standing in solidarity with women everywhere As the largest women’s organisation in the country, we’re celebrating 50 years of the Equal Pay Act and the Sex Discrimination Act this International Women’s Day. UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea

Opinion: Standing in solidarity with women everywhere | General Secretary's blog | News | UNISON National

As the largest women's organisation in the country, we're celebrating 50 years of both the Equal Pay Act and the Sex Discrimination Act this International Women's Day

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Register now! unsn.uk/IWDwebinar Removing barriers to gender equality. Join us to mark International Women’s Day by learning about the challenges women trade unionists in Colombia face. #AccelerateAction With Central Unitary of Workers (CUT) Colombia and PazCifico Human Rights Centre.

Home Truths 2: Race Equity Series (RES) session five continues our event series on racism in mainstream civil society. Racism in the workplace is real and harmful for those that experience it. Sign up today for more discussion: https://acevo.my.site.com/s/community-event?id=a3aN10000009pcnIAA

'All women’s work must be valued properly' UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea's speech at national women's conference www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/02... “With Labour back in Westminster, there’s a golden opportunity to improve the lives of working people across the UK."

February is LGBT+ History Month 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ This year's focus is 'Claim our Past, Celebrate our Present, and Create our Future'.

How to celebrate LGBT+ History Month Mitchell Coe, UNISON’s national LGBT+ officer, has some suggestions for how branches can mark this month.

Opinion: How to celebrate LGBT+ History Month | Article, News | News | UNISON National

Mitchell Coe, UNISON’s national LGBT+ officer, has some suggestions for how branches can mark this month

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📣 UNITE TO STOP THE FAR RIGHT - NATIONAL DEMO 🗓️ Saturday #1Feb 📍 London Public service workers often bear the brunt of racial abuse and attacks. It’s vital we come together to #StandUpToRacism and show unity against division. 🚌 🚄 Transport: https://standuptoracism.org.uk/stop-tommy-robinson-…

Today, the EU Court of Justice ruled it’s unlawful for railway companies to collect a customer’s gender marker, as it’s unnecessary and can lead to discrimination based on gender identity www.ilga-europe.org/news/joint-s...

TransActual need to hear from you. The Trans Lives Survey 2024/25 is now open and your answers will be used to write a report. Take the survey by clicking the link in our bio or by typing in: https://buff.ly/3ZNjAnh

Last night, I hosted an event with @unisonlgbtplus.bsky.social on supporting workers who are living with HIV. It was great to hear from so many amazing speakers from @thtorguk.bsky.social, @nationalaidstrust.bsky.social and @unison.org.uk. We must tackle HIV stigma in the workplace.

TODAY: #CeaseFireNow - Workplace Day of Action  The TUC and unions are supporting the workplace day of action today, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Share your photos with us. Join us in taking action ⏩ https://bit.ly/49aV9UO