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		Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender members UNISON UK OUT LGBT pages Links Equalities Index About Self Organisation Glasgay   There is a TUC-supported project to establish an oral history archive of LGBT trade unionists and they are looking for interviewees who were active in unions in the 1970s and 1980s. Interviews will be carried out in different geographical locations by a team of trained interviewers. If you would like to volunteer to be interviewed or be trained as an interviewee, you should send your name and contact details, with a very brief synopsis of your experience, in which union(s) and when, to Seth Atkin satkin@ucu.org.uk no later than 14 March 2008. Interviews are expected to take place in May and June. If you have friends or family who were active LGBT trade unionists in the 70’s and 80’s please pass this information on to them. .............................. Increasing Transgender Inclusion & Rights: A Free Seminar for Employers & Service Providers 11 March 08 - click here for details February 2008 is LGBT History month Click here for more details in a special Scotland Out in UNISON (pdf) or check out the following links for events www.lgbthistorymonth.org.uk/ www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/ LGBTHistoryMonth.htm     Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are still denied equality in the workplace - too often we face discrimination and harassment instead of a fair deal. Joining UNISON gives you a voice in Britain's biggest union, which is committed to working for LGBT rights. At present, lesbians and gay men in UNISON organise locally and nationally to support each other, to identify discrimination, to increase awareness of lesbian and gay rights and to campaign for change. The UNISON lesbian and gay conference has voted to become an LGBT group and we are working to build support for this from the rest of the union. Together we can speak up for our rights at work and improve each other's lives. Reports   Information   Resources • Report from ILGA World, Geneva 2006 • Scottish LGBT Committee report to National LGBT Committee - Jan 07 • National LGBT Committee Report to Scottish LGBT Regional Committee. January 2007 • National LGBT Committee Update Dec 06 •B & E Service Group Meeting at National LGBT Conference, Manchester 17-19 Nov 2006 • National LGBT Conference, Report on workshop on Trans Awareness • National LGBT Conference URGENT news for weekend 17-19 November • Scottish reports for National LGBT Committee • Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regs 2003 Briefing No 114 • ILGA 2004 - Report to Scottish Council • ILGA/ Europe Conference Report Glasgow 2003 - on the ILGA website   • Minutes and Reports to Scottish Council • Contacts • Links • About Self Organisation • Constitution • Previous News   • Resources and bulletin boards • UNISON Celtic Connections LGBT - Learning and Organising Training Weekend Belfast 2007 •Scottish LGBT Conference October 2006, calling notice and forms • Bargaining for lesbian, gay and bisexual workers’ rights factsheet (UK site pdf) • Workforce monitoring Download new TUC guidance in PDF format from their website. • UNISONScotland Activists Zone •Application Form •Members benefits Archive news EMPLOYMENT EQUALITY (SEXUAL ORIENTATION) REGS 2003 TRAVEL INN, 187 GEORGE STREET, GLASGOW DATE : FRIDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER : 6.30pm – 8.00pm SATURDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER : 9.30am – 4.30pm Demand for this course is expected to be high and places are limited, so please return completed application form as soon as possible, or by closing date of 14 August 2004. Click here for more details Click here for special application form for this course To LGBT or not LGBT - that is the question. Should the UNISON Lesbian and Gay Group become a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Group? - Consultation document Who's who ILGA/ Europe Conference Report 2002 Serving Scotland Equalities 'Minifesto'   Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender committee Co - Convenors Secretary Brian Esdale brianesdale@glasgowcityunison.org.uk Miranda Turner Andrew Burns burns105@btinternet.com NLGBT Reps - Elaine Duffy and David Calderwood/Murray Forgie (job sharing) Contact: Eileen Dinning, Equalities Officer e.dinning@unison.o.uk About Self Organisation To make sure all our members have a voice in the union, UNISON members have set up 'self-organised groups' to provide a voice for people who are traditionally under represented. UNISON has groups at national, regional and local level for women, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members, black members and disabled members. These groups are designed to be self-organising but also integral to the union's structures.