 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.
Prospect runs a network for LGBT members to provide support and advice, campaign against discrimination in the workplace and facilitate contact between network members. Members of the network provide Prospect with their experience and views on legislative and workplace developments.
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.
LinksResponsibility 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.
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