UNISON fights discrimination and prejudice in the workplace on behalf of its lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender plus (LGBT+) members.

We do this by building local and national groups of LGBT+ members, negotiating with employers and offering individual support to anyone experiencing discrimination. We also provide access to practical advice and legal information.

As a member of UNISON, you have the support and guidance of thousands of other LGBT+ members, who face the same workplace challenges as you. Our member group meets locally and nationally to:

• recruit LGBT+ workers into the union and encourage them to get involved;
• build our network of LGBT+ groups;
• support individual members;
• identify and challenge discrimination, informing the union’s negotiations with employers;
• defend and promote LGBT+ public services;
• campaign for equality.

UNISON also observes LGBT+ History Month every February, which aims to end invisibility and celebrate the lives and achievements of the diverse LGBT+ community. It’s a chance to remind us of what we have accomplished so far, and recommit to campaigns ahead.

LGBT+ members group | UNISON – the public service union