Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans
It is a basic human right to work in an environment free from harassment and discrimination. A persons sexuality or gender identity should not determine whether they are employed, promoted, selected for redundancy - nor indeed should they be the brunt of discriminatory jokes.
We are committed to:
- securing equal opportunities policies which include sexual orientation and gender identity
- ensuring that workplace procedures dealing with discrimination and harassment cover sexual orientation and gender identity
- ensuring that employment benefits and agreements, such as pensions and family leave arrangements include same sex couples
- supporting lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and trans people in the workplace and in the union.
You do not need to be out at work to join the network, but you must identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans. See the terms of reference for the networks on the main equalities page.
Links
Responsibility for overseeing anti-discrimination legislation on behalf of LGBT people lies with the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Prospect has sponsored UK Black Pride (UKBP) events which brings together diverse communities of LGBT people.
Stonewall is the national campaigning group working for legal equality and social justice for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. It was formed in 1988 and since then has fought to put equality on the mainstream political agenda.
Press For Change: a campaigning organisation for trans people.
The Gender Trust: a registered UK charity offering support services to those concerned about gender identity.
Pride Sports: the U.K.'s only LGBT sports development and support organisation.
Leaflet/booklet:
Equality Leaflet: LGBT
Last updated/published: 12/03/2010
Leaflet promoting equality for LGBT workers. For use at events, conferences, seminars, recruitment etc. Also advertises the networks.[LGBT]
Last updated/published: 12/03/2010
Leaflet promoting equality for LGBT workers. For use at events, conferences, seminars, recruitment etc. Also advertises the networks.[LGBT]
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Twitter users furious at BBC gay debate
Last updated/published: 21/12/2009
Debate last week surrounding the BBC's decision to ask a question on the "have your say" section of their website. The question, which has now been moderated on the website following the outcry, asked "should homosexuals be executed?". The TUC has written to the BBC Director General (attached) [LGBT]
Last updated/published: 21/12/2009
Debate last week surrounding the BBC's decision to ask a question on the "have your say" section of their website. The question, which has now been moderated on the website following the outcry, asked "should homosexuals be executed?". The TUC has written to the BBC Director General (attached) [LGBT]
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Lillian Ladele, Christian registrar loses her appeal
Last updated/published: 15/12/2009
The Court of Appeal has today upheld an earlier appeal tribunal decision that Ms Ladele had not suffered discrimination because of her religious beliefs. [LGBT]
Last updated/published: 15/12/2009
The Court of Appeal has today upheld an earlier appeal tribunal decision that Ms Ladele had not suffered discrimination because of her religious beliefs. [LGBT]
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Disabled Trade Unionist Oral History Project
Last updated/published: 15/12/2009
The TUC Disability Conference this year warmly supported the idea of establishing an oral history archive, to record for posterity the experience and lives of disabled trade unionists, similar to the successful project the LGBT trade unionists launched two years ago. [Disability]
Last updated/published: 15/12/2009
The TUC Disability Conference this year warmly supported the idea of establishing an oral history archive, to record for posterity the experience and lives of disabled trade unionists, similar to the successful project the LGBT trade unionists launched two years ago. [Disability]
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Focusing on bisexual trade unionists: a TUC survey
Last updated/published: 14/12/2009
It was agreed at this year's TUC LGBT conference, that the issues faced by bisexual trade union members had not been given sufficient attention in the past. In order to address this, the TUC LGBT committee decided to survey members who identify as bisexual, with a view to establishing what the main issues are, so that action can be taken. [LGBT]
Last updated/published: 14/12/2009
It was agreed at this year's TUC LGBT conference, that the issues faced by bisexual trade union members had not been given sufficient attention in the past. In order to address this, the TUC LGBT committee decided to survey members who identify as bisexual, with a view to establishing what the main issues are, so that action can be taken. [LGBT]
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Trans Research Review
Last updated/published: 25/11/2009
The Equality & Human Rights Commission has recently launched a report on the experiences and challenges facing transgender people in Britain. [LGBT]
Last updated/published: 25/11/2009
The Equality & Human Rights Commission has recently launched a report on the experiences and challenges facing transgender people in Britain. [LGBT]
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EHRC Report: "Beyond Tolerance Making Sexual Orientation a Public Matter"
Last updated/published: 13/11/2009
'Beyond Tolerance: Making Sexual Orientation a Public Matter' celebrates the considerable progress that has been made in tackling homophobia in the past 40 years, and sets out measures organisations could take to tackle the discrimination that persists. [LGBT]
Last updated/published: 13/11/2009
'Beyond Tolerance: Making Sexual Orientation a Public Matter' celebrates the considerable progress that has been made in tackling homophobia in the past 40 years, and sets out measures organisations could take to tackle the discrimination that persists. [LGBT]
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Prospect Equality Seminar 2009
Last updated/published: 13/07/2009
A one-day seminar has been organised which is aimed at members of Prospect's equality networks (disability, LGBT, race equality, Womanet & Wisenet) and branch equal opportunities representatives on Friday 6 November 2009.
Last updated/published: 13/07/2009
A one-day seminar has been organised which is aimed at members of Prospect's equality networks (disability, LGBT, race equality, Womanet & Wisenet) and branch equal opportunities representatives on Friday 6 November 2009.
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Gender Variance in the UK
Last updated/published: 08/07/2009
A research report has recently been published by the Gender Identity Research and Education Society [LGBT]
Last updated/published: 08/07/2009
A research report has recently been published by the Gender Identity Research and Education Society [LGBT]
Equality briefing:
LGBT Equality in the Workplace
Last updated/published: 11/04/2006
A cover letter explaining that the TUC's guide for union reps and negotiators on LGBT issues is attached.
Last updated/published: 11/04/2006
A cover letter explaining that the TUC's guide for union reps and negotiators on LGBT issues is attached.
Equality briefing:
Civil Partnership
Last updated/published: 09/01/2006
Details of amendments to employment legislation relating to civil partnerships. [LGBT]
Last updated/published: 09/01/2006
Details of amendments to employment legislation relating to civil partnerships. [LGBT]
Equality briefing:
Transgender equality
Last updated/published: 04/11/2004
Advice from the TUC on trans rights in the workplace. [LGBT]
Last updated/published: 04/11/2004
Advice from the TUC on trans rights in the workplace. [LGBT]