Moving vigil in Glasgow's George Square for #Orlando attack victims. #LGBT #LoveWins

Time for inclusive education and an end to homophobia in schools

#STUC16 The STUC backed the TIE (Time for Inclusive Education) campaign which is committed to inclusive education which aims to tackle homophobia and create a safer learning environment for all regardless of sexual orientation, gender or identity.

UNISON Scotland has already donated £1000 such is the importance we attach to this campaign, and UNISON’s Willie Docherty spoke in support.

UNISON Scotland LGBT AGM: forms now online

Forms are now on the website for the LGBT AGM on 17 October. Deadline is 25 September. See more at http://www.unison-scotland.org.uk/lgbt/index.html

Scotland self organised group conferences

Papers are online now for Scottish self organised group conferences: For details click on the following links:
LGBT Members Saturday 1 November Glasgow (deadline 3 October)
Black Members Saturday 15 November Edinburgh (deadline 24 October)
Disabled Members Saturday 8 November Glasgow (deadline 17 October).

Going to @PrideGlasgow? Come and see us on the UNISON Scotland stall

#JoinUNISON

UNISON Scotland is proud to be at Pride Glasgow tomorrow, Saturday 10 August.

Come and see us on the stall and find out how we stand up for you at work.

We are also longstanding supporters of Glasgay! so see you there too. It's the 20th Anniversary 9 Oct - 9 Nov.

Find out more at www.unison-scotland.org.uk/lgbt

'Its' 2011 - not 1611' UNISON reminds John Mason MSP

5 August 2011


Public services union UNISON condemned John Mason MSPs motion on equal marriage. The MSP has tabled a motion in Holyrood which "No person or organisation should be forced to be involved in or to approve of same-sex marriages."

UNISON’s Equalities Officer Eileen Dinning said:
John Mason is trying to use a motion about free speech to say that homophobia is a perfectly respectable point of view.

It’s not, and by even suggesting so John Mason is showing how little he understands the Parliament he has just been elected to. Since its inception the Scottish Parliament has proved itself to be a significant legislator on LGBT rights.

John Mason's motion opposing gay marriage is not only ludicrous but is out of step with a modern and progressive parliament. His views are not representative of the majority of Scottish people and he needs to come back to the year 2011 and remember it's not 1611."


Notes to editors
1. The text of John Mason’s motion may be found here
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/MAQASearch/QAndMSearch.aspx?mspid=5110&isinanything=true&resultsperpage=10

2. For further comment please contact Eileen Dinning 07958121845



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