To mark World AIDS Day, the regional LGBT+ group hosted an inspiring parliamentary reception, with Deirdre Costigan MP, as part of the Year of LGBT+ Workers campaign. Members from across the region gathered, along with MPs and activists from leading HIV charities to discuss the critical issue of HIV stigma in the workplace and the […]
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Greater London region were proud to host a fringe event at National Delegate Conference on Wednesday 19 June. The fringe panel event was titled “Unionised Against HIV Stigma; Tackling HIV Stigma in Our Workplaces.” This significant session, chaired by Anu Prashar, Co-chair of the regional LGBT+ Committee and LGBT+ Officer at Brent Local Government, brought […]

UNISON were proud to march in the London Pride parade this Saturday (1 July 23), with many members from across Greater London region taking part. Whilst the world of work has changed immeasurably for LGBT+ people, the fight is not over and we must remember – Pride is a Protest. LGBT+ people are still fighting […]

To mark the 18th year of LGBT+ History Month, UNISON Greater London LGBT+ committee celebrated by hosting a networking reception at the Queer Britain Museum in Kings Cross, a museum that honours British LGBT+ history and culture and is the first ever LGBT+ museum in the UK. Co-Chairs Anu Prashar and Terry Eastham introduced the […]

On 25 February the Regional LGBT+ Committee were hosted by Wes Streeting MP in the Old Shadow Cabinet Room at the Palace of Westminster. This event was to celebrate LGBT History Month, and the committee were joined by Labour MPs who used the opportunity to show their support to the LGBT+ community. Wes Streeting MP […]

LGBT+ History Month, observed in February each year, is a chance to increase visibility and celebrate the lives and achievements of our diverse LGBT+ community. UNISON looks back on our own LGBT+ history to see how far we have come, remind us of the progress made in pursuit of LGBT+ equality, and to recommit to […]