LGBT pages on the UNISON website
www.unison.org.uk/out is updated on a regular basis.
| How to get involved | Two page leaflet on how to get involved in the LGBT group – this can be used in your branch, at employer events or at pride |
| LGB Workers Rights | Factsheet on lesbian, gay and bisexual workers rights and bargaining agenda for branches |
| Transgender Workers Rights | Factsheet on transgender workers rights and bargaining agenda for branches |
| Bisexuality – a trade union issue | Fact sheet on biphobia and bargaining information for bisexual workers equality |
| Gender Identity | Introductory guide for trade union reps supporting trans members stock number 2726 |
| LGBT workforce monitoring | Factsheet on monitoring of workers’ sexual orientation or gender identity |
| LGBT Committee Annual Report | Report on the work of the national LGBT committee |
| LGBT Conference Decisions | Text of all resolutions passed at the previous year’s national LGBT conference |
| Ten Good Reasons | Why branches benefit from having a LGBT group |
| LGBT issues on the International stage | Why UNISON works internationally |
| LGBT members working abroad | Negotiating and bargaining issues for LGBT members who undertake overseas postings |
| It’s just good care | A guide for health staff caring for people who are trans |
| Pride Organising Guide | Putting politics back into pride – a practical guide to organising for pride events |
Out in UNISON
Is the National LGBT hard copy newsletter. It is produced three times a year, spring, summer and autumn, and back issues are available from the online catalogue.
You can download a copy at www.unison.org.uk/out, or request one or multiple hard copies, we can add you to the mailing list – contact out@unison.co.uk
Monthly ebulletin
Includes up to date information delivered direct to your inbox. You can sign up at www.unison.org.uk/out
Recruitment materials
order from UNISON Communications using UNISON’s online catalogue www.unison.org.uk/for-activists/help-and-advice/communicating/online-catalogue/
| LGBT recruitment leaflet | A5 recruitment leaflet aimed at lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workers, outlining the benefits of being in a union (stock number 2766) |
| Bi Recruitment Leaflet | A5 leaflet setting out the benefits of UNISON membership for bi workers (stock number 2717) |
| Trans Recruitment Leaflet | A5 leaflet on benefits of UNISON membership for trans workers (stock number 2578) |
| LGBT calling cards | Credit card sized cards with UNISON contact details on – great for pride events (stock number 3109) |
| LGBT recruitment
(Web to print) |
The same information as stock number 2766, but with areas that can be updated with your local contact details (branch or region) and printed by UNISON print |
Save the date cards
One each for the bisexual, Black, disabled and transgender network meetings. Network meetings are an excellent opportunity for bisexual, Black, disabled and transgender members to meet to discuss and identify their particular concerns. Cards or electronic versions are available from out@unison.co.uk
UNISON LGBT
is on facebook and twitter. Like and follow us to keep up to date with what’s going on.
- Facebook – unisonlgbt, unisontheunion
- Twitter – @unisonlgbt, @unisontweets
Regional LGBT groups also have Facebook and Twitter accounts – follow them too, and keep up to date with what is going on locally.
Other UNISON materials of interest:
You can order these items or download them from the online catalogue www.unison.org.uk/for-activists/help-and-advice/communicating/online-catalogue/
- UNISON recruitment form – stock number 2130
- What is a trade union? – stock number 4049
- Young and equal – stock number 3069
- Organising for equality: guidance on self organisation – stock number 1577
- UNISON guide to equality – stock number 2778
- Code of good branch practice – stock number 0717
- Working with HIV – stock number 0866
- Harassment at work – stock number 1359
We also have some LGBT sector-specific materials for homecare, social care, school support workers and nursing members – please contact out@unison.co.uk if you would like to know more.
Education specific materials
Pride and Prejudice in Education – https://sgforum.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Pride-and-Prejudice-in-Education-report.pdf