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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · Aug 23

Your Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee will be attending Oban Pride and will be having a stall in the coran halls. Pop along for information. Join Unite and become an active participant not only in your union but also in our committee #obanpride #unitescot #unitescotlgbt #equality #getinvolved

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · Jun 17

We have a proud history of working in solidarity, with support and respect, and this will continue as we ensure that the rights of all workers are protected. #unitetheunion #equality

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · Jun 17

🏳️‍🌈 Employers should be taking action and use #PrideMonth to introduce policies that promote diversity & inclusion.

🌈 LGBT+ rights have been hard fought for over the years and Unite is committed to campaigning for a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in our workplaces.

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · Jun 1

Watty Gaffney moves emergency motion 3:

To every queer worker across Scotland and the UK: we see you. You are not a debate. You are not a threat. You are family. And we will not stand by while your rights are dismantled.

#stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · Jun 1

Watty Gaffney moves emergency motion 3:

To every queer worker across Scotland and the UK: we see you. You are not a debate. You are not a threat. You are family. And we will not stand by while your rights are dismantled.

#stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · Jun 1

Emergency motion 2: No LGBT without the T:

Section 22 of GRA protects trans people from forcibly outing themselves. That could then put that workplace in jeopardy to legal challenges.

We must remind employers of their legal obligations

#stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · Jun 1

Emergency motion 1:

Confirming our support for Trans people after the supreme court judgement: Equality Act 2010 has not in fact changed and Trans people are protected under gender reassignment. I know this is what I have always been protected under, not sex as a woman. #stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · Jun 1

Amended motion 18: Learning disability affects life expectancy in terms of neurodivergency with stats showing higher risk of suicide. STUC is urged to produce guidance to support Neurodivergent people and their important contributions to the work place.

#stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · Jun 1

Amended Motion 17 : tackling the social determinants of LGBT+ health and wellbeing: Discrimination doesn't just hurt feelings, damage health, LGBT plus people don't receive the care they deserve. We are talking about power and income and inequality.

#stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · Jun 1

Comp A : Joanne Gordon moves the composited motion : We can all agree we are angry, yet another year and we are discussing this topic.
This modern form of torture operates under the guise that being LGBTQI as needing fixed.
The fact that is continuing despite the danger is concerning. #stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · Jun 1

Cheral Govind Chair of STUC Back members committee addresses conference discussing our intersections and giving complete solidarity to our fight for equality.

#stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · Jun 1

Richard Hardy STUC President addresses conference I understand I'm speaking at a time due to recent Supreme Court rulings members feel worried, apprehensive and concerned. We will continue to support and improve trans and non binary rights and campaign for introduction of legislation. #stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · Jun 1

Motion 6 a Trans and Non-Binary rights: Supreme Court ruling leads to dehumanisation of a group of people and we should not expect our trade union to accept such a ruling. We condemn any legal decisions regarding this. STUC needs to strengthen their strategy around this issue. #Stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · Jun 1

NASUWT motion 5 - speak out for Trans rights:
Trans women not recognised as women under Equality Act marked a major step backward.
Double the number of hate crime with over a 5th relating to against LGBTI people and many report increased anxiety and concern for their safety and dignity. #stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · Jun 1

Challenging far right misinformation, TIE created a brilliant tool for online hate STUC can reference this moving forward. At the moment resource provides teachers and educators to counter the effects of online hate and core digital media and literacy skills and learners need these tools #stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · Jun 1

Day 2 of STUC LGBT+ workers conference and we kick of with motion 2 - Rise of the far right.

We need leadership to pull together with effective campaigns on how to address difficult conversations in the workplace and beyond

#stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · May 31

Nathan moves motion 22 - threat to Scottish Democracy. Discussing personal fears for rights of their American partner, and addressing the increasing attacks on LGBT+ people in the US, calling for protections for American citizens seeking refuge in Scotland. #stuclgbt25

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · May 31

STUC LGBT+ Conference welcoming Jordan Daly @tie.scot

Inspiring speech 👏👏👏

'We have resistance in our blood and we will win'
#STUCLGBT25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · May 31

NASUWT - young people consume 30 second sound bites of hate, kids are starting to use the language of hate. Gvt has allowed a hostile environment to flourish. We are still some way away from including LGBT+ education in our classrooms in the curriculum. We need to act.
#stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · May 31

Kaukab Stewart MSP addresses conference - Thank you to STUC and to LGBT+ workers committee for the work it does and we know that it is an unfortunate reality that our communities and people here today still face discrimination and harassment in all walks of life including the workplace. #stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · May 31

Kaukab Stewart MSP addresses conference - The value of your work in pursuing equality cannot be understated together at a time when so much division and different communities are being pitted against one another we have to try and resist that and not let that divide us. #stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · May 31

Peter Matthews researched LGBT+ social security benefits in the UK giving insight into what that experience is like for LGBT+ people.

Social security benefit is a human right and can be a matter of life and death and failure to support LGBT+ people can lead to risk of harm and suicide. #stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · May 31

Over the last 2 decades legal rights for LGBT+ people have changed beyond recognition. LGBT+ parents continue to face barriers at work to accessing the rights they are entitled to. Facing negative comments, disbelief and intrusive question.
Time to put an end to this discrimination #stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · May 31

USDAW Rep - there are over 200,000 LGBT people are living in Scotland and make up 4.5% of the population.

Many don't feel comfortable being out with family and friends and in the workplace.

Supreme court judgement has had dire consequences, we need allies to help fight the far right #stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · May 31

Sarah Krasewitz - STUCLGBT+ Committee vice chair moves Comp B - calling for Gender Recognition reform to be back on the agenda.

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