Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members mailing list

If you are already a member of UNISON and want to add your name to the confidential national mailing list, receive copies of Out in UNISON and get information about nationally organised events such as the annual LGBT conference, please complete the following form.

Data protection: the information you provide will be stored and processed electronically. It will be used to build a database of people who wish to receive communications about UNISON's LGBT work at a national or regional level. Data will only be forwarded to the appropriate regional group if you give permission to do so on the form below. If you have any questions, please email out@unison.co.uk

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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.
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Email: out@unison.co.uk
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Recent documents

Guidance on Supporting Trans Members

This updated UNISON / Scottish Transgender Alliance is an introductory guide for trade union reps on supporting trans members
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Bargaining for Transgender Workers

This 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.
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Advice for Retired Members

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 UNISONThis issue includes human rights in healthcare; surrogacy leave victory; celebrating our differences; legal update
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