How can we make our workplaces more inclusive? The @unisontheunion#ulgbtplus23 conference participants have some ideas! Let's use our year of LGBT+ workers to make our workplaces an inclusive place to work. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea announces next year will be UNISON’s Year of LGBT+ workers.
In her speech to UNISON’s LGBT+ conference in Liverpool, she said: "Watching Conservative politicians pick on marginalised communities and stir up hatred at their annual conference this autumn was a desperate attempt to get a bounce in the polls"
“Nothing ministers say can deflect from their dereliction of their duty to protect UK citizens from harm. They won’t ban conversion therapy but, playing to the gallery, they say they’ll kick transgender women out of NHS wards and woke ideology out of science.
“The clue is in the name. Conservative means no progress, no change. Conserve the past and reject the future.
“Over the past five decades UNISON has built a thriving LGBT+ union community with hundreds of active members making a difference in workplaces across the UK.
“Next year is to be UNISON’s year of LGBT+ workers. The union would like to see more LGBT+ employees getting involved in its work and making their voices heard across every part of the organisation. That means more LGBT+ branch officers, more trans ally training, a bigger young LGBT+ member network and more inclusive workplaces.
“This work should never be underestimated, especially in this incredibly toxic time. The coming year is an opportunity to build on that fantastic work and reaffirm the union’s commitment to respecting, protecting and enhancing LGBT+ rights.”
#ULGBTplus23
Ministers picking on LGBT+ community does not deflect from government’s appalling record on rights
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea @cmcanea will tell the union's LGBT+ conference today: "Watching Conservative politicians pick on marginalised communities and stir up hatred at their annual conference this autumn was a desperate attempt to get a bounce in the polls"
“Nothing ministers say can deflect from their dereliction of their duty to protect UK citizens from harm. They won’t ban conversion therapy but, playing to the gallery, they say they’ll kick transgender women out of NHS wards and woke ideology out of science.
“The clue is in the name. Conservative means no progress, no change. Conserve the past and reject the future.
“Over the past five decades UNISON has built a thriving LGBT+ union community with hundreds of active members making a difference in workplaces across the UK.
“Next year is to be UNISON’s year of LGBT+ workers. The union would like to see more LGBT+ employees getting involved in its work and making their voices heard across every part of the organisation. That means more LGBT+ branch officers, more trans ally training, a bigger young LGBT+ member network and more inclusive workplaces.
“This work should never be underestimated, especially in this incredibly toxic time. The coming year is an opportunity to build on that fantastic work and reaffirm the union’s commitment to respecting, protecting and enhancing LGBT+ rights.” #ULGBTplus23
This weekend our Branch rep Tom is in Liverpool for @unisontheunion LGBT Conference - he’s l looking forward to seeing comrades from other branches and seeing what happens this year
Some more pictures of GOSH Unison celebrations for the 75th anniversary of the Windrush generation, the year of Black workers, and the 75th birthday of the NHS!!!!!
Thank you NHS for you amazing 75 years of service 💜
GOSH Unison is proud to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Windrush generation, the year of Black workers in Unison, and the NHS 75th birthday . It was lovely to see the turnout from members to celebrate such momentous milestones and legacy.
#ThankyouNHS
Today we are celebrating the year of the Black worker, NHS 75th Birthday and 75 years of Windrush! Come down to the Charity side of the lagoon and see us!
In UNISON, we do everything possible to make space for our Black members to speak up for themselves, and to make sure their voices are heard - loud and clear.
During UNISON’s Year of Black Workers, we will build a legacy that grows our Black activists and increases Black representation in our union. #UNDC23
Today is International Nurses day - we want to thank our Nurse colleagues for all their hard work - want to join us ? Sign up on line here https://t.co/CYoNaqi1wp together in a Union we are stronger
Dear Members,
Please may I encourage those of you that have yet to receive your ballot papers to get in contact with Unison using the number below . Please make sure you don't miss your chance to have your say , as your vote will help to shape an NEC that puts members first .
📢 Please look out for your Ballot papers and use your vote to elect:
For a united NEC that works for all Vote for Abiola Kusoro for London Low Paid seat
Sonya Howard and Anu Prashar for London Female Seats and Eddie Brand for London Male Seat
Thank you for your support!!
We need to lobby the Government to create a compensation pension scheme for key workers with long Covid - have you signed the petition yet? https://t.co/aHO6k1gXnk
Today is #internationalwomensday Every woman’s success story should be an inspiration to another. We are at our strongest when we lift each other up 💜💚💜💚