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@cymrulgbtplus

Regional self organised group for LGBT+ members in UNISON https://linktr.ee/unisoncymrulgbtplus

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What happened the night of the Stonewall Riots? We tell the story with Historical Homos QueerAF | Inspiring LGBTQIA+ stories told by emerging queer creatives Β· Episode

Today is the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Check out QueerAF's episode to hear about the Riots and what it means for queer activism today!

open.spotify.com/episode/079a...

28.06.2025 09:49 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are delighted to invite you to join UNISON Cymru/Wales at this year’s Cardiff Pride March on Saturday 21st June!

πŸ•₯ Meeting Details:

πŸ“ Where: Westgate Street, outside the main entrance to the stadium
πŸ•₯ When: 10:30am
🎈 Look for the purple UNISON flags!

15.06.2025 08:46 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rainbow Map Europe's LGBTI Rights Rankings 2024

The UK have fallen down the @ilgaeurope.bsky.social rainbow map to 22nd place. A decade ago, we were number 1. This confirms that we are falling behind other Western European countries on LGBT+ equality. Not happy? Join UNISON & let's demand better: www.unison.org.uk/join
rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org

14.05.2025 11:56 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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This ruling undermines workplace equality, threatens trans rights, and risks dividing our communities. We reject any attempt to roll back hard-won protections.

Trans rights are human rights.

29.04.2025 20:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's International Asexuality Day! Did you know UNISON has a #asexual and #aromantic members network? If you're interested in joining, please email out@unison.co.uk.

We are determined to ensure ace/aro issues are addressed in our work. magazine.unison.org.uk/2024/12/04/a...

#asexuality

06.04.2025 16:29 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UNISON's Starter Pack Join the conversation

Sorry we are trying again! Not sure why the link isn't working. It is correct:
go.bsky.app/AnFdN6W

20.03.2025 10:08 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today on the International Transgender Day of Visibility we celebrate and recognise trans and gender diverse experiences and achievements πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ #TransDayofVisibility

Free download guide to Trans workers rights unsn.uk/3g4eOij

How to be a good trans ally
unsn.uk/2unoA6r

31.03.2025 07:54 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
Text says "My transness and my faith are not in conflict but in conversation. Eid is a celebration of divine mercy and TDOV is a celebration of trans resilience. Together they affirm that we are whole, we are loved and we are worthy of belonging. Maryam (they/she). Full article: https://transactual.org.uk/blog/category/features/. Photo of Maryam, a non-binary person of Pakistani heritage with short dark curly hair.

Text says "My transness and my faith are not in conflict but in conversation. Eid is a celebration of divine mercy and TDOV is a celebration of trans resilience. Together they affirm that we are whole, we are loved and we are worthy of belonging. Maryam (they/she). Full article: https://transactual.org.uk/blog/category/features/. Photo of Maryam, a non-binary person of Pakistani heritage with short dark curly hair.

This year Eid and Trans Day of Visibility have coincided. Maryam - TransActual’s Director for Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement - has written a piece on what both days mean to them.

Read it at: transactual.org.uk/blog/2025/03...

#Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #TDOV #TDOV25

31.03.2025 13:00 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Background illustration of flowers and butterflies. Happy Mother’s Day

Background illustration of flowers and butterflies. Happy Mother’s Day

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸

Let’s celebrate not just with flowers, but with fairness.

🌸 Decent wages and rights at work
🌸 Investment in childcare
🌸 Better maternity pay
🌸 Scrapping the two-child limit

To transform life chances for children, end child poverty, and support people at work.

30.03.2025 09:16 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Woman's Hour - Domestic violence, Women & the gig economy, Boxing, UN leadership - BBC Sounds Phyllis Daly on her daughter Jessica Laverack, who died after experiencing domestic abuse.

A UNISON member, who works as a migrant care worker, was featured on BBC Radio 4’s Woman's Hour discussing the experiences of migrant workers working in social care and the barriers they face.

Listen to Rose:

30.03.2025 10:40 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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You can now register for our Bi+ network meeting on 10 July 2025 10:30am–1:00pm. Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

27.03.2025 12:25 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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You can now register for our Black LGBT+ network meeting on Friday 11 July 10:30am - 1pm. Register here forms.office.com/e/tXM1sWrXrY

27.03.2025 16:20 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Statement: OrbΓ‘n’s threat to ban LGBTI Pride marks a dangerous step toward silencing dissent | ILGA-Europe Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbΓ‘n’s threat to ban the 2025 Budapest Pride march has sparked outrage, with concerns over restrictions linked to the country’s anti-LGBTI law.

Hungary’s PM Viktor OrbΓ‘n is threatening to ban Budapest Pride 2025, sparking outrage over attacks on LGBTI rights & democracy. Last year, 35,000 marched, this year, even more are expected. Banning Pride would silence dissent & set a dangerous precedent www.ilga-europe.org/news/stateme...

12.03.2025 12:01 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Going after disabled people and vulnerable families is not the way to get the UK economy back on track | Article, Press release | News | UNISON National Many can’t work because of lengthy delays in getting NHS treatment.

Going after disabled people and vulnerable families is not the way to get the UK economy back on track.

22.03.2025 12:12 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Purple background. Silhouettes. Removing barriers to gender equality. Join us to mark International Women’s by learning about the challenges women trade unionists in Colombia face. #AccelerateAction With Central Unitary of Workers (CUT) Colombia and the PazCifico Human Rights Centre.

Purple background. Silhouettes. Removing barriers to gender equality. Join us to mark International Women’s by learning about the challenges women trade unionists in Colombia face. #AccelerateAction With Central Unitary of Workers (CUT) Colombia and the PazCifico Human Rights Centre.

Register now!
unsn.uk/IWDwebinar

Removing barriers to gender equality. Join us to mark International Women’s Day by learning about the challenges women trade unionists in Colombia face. #AccelerateAction

With Central Unitary of Workers (CUT) Colombia and PazCifico Human Rights Centre.

03.03.2025 11:17 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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February is LGBT+ History MonthΒ πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

This year's focus is 'Claim our Past, Celebrate our Present, and Create our Future'.

01.02.2025 14:17 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0