Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans+

LGBT+ equality in the workplace continues to be hard fought for. Join Unite and Unite Equalities today and help us win equality in your workplace. Many LGBT+ workers face harassment and discrimination based on their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Unite Equalities is raising awareness and campaigning for LGBT+ equality, and encouraging LGBT+ workers to join Unite and become active in the union.

Unite the union National LGBT+ Committee Stands with the Trans Community
17 April 2025
Unite the Union’s National LGBT+ committee is deeply concerned by the judgement issued by the UK Supreme Court in the case of FWS vs the Scottish Government.

We will be taking some time to look at the decision in full, especially where the ruling could create legal uncertainty and discrimination in employment, education, health services etc.

We will issue further statements as appropriate.

We would like to take this opportunity to send a message of solidarity and comradeship to the trans community, many of whom will be experiencing fear and uncertainty in what lies ahead.

But be assured you are seen; you are loved and you are not alone.

Unite the union will always stand with you.

Celebrating LGBT+ history month

LGBT+ History Month – February

In the UK LGBT+ history month takes place every February. The month aims to raise awareness of the LGBT+ community and to challenge prejudice in all its forms.

LGBT+ history month focuses on the celebration and recognition of LGBT+ people and culture; past and present to give people scope to talk about the bigger picture of LGBT+ experience, in which LGBT+ people were the agents of change not just victims of prejudice.

The trade union movement has ensured February is established as LGBT+ history month to celebrate LGBT+ people’s achievements and their continued struggle for equality at work and in society. Take action this February and celebrate the LGBT+ community.

Pride 2024 - Unite supported events

With a growing number of Pride events, Unite continues to play an active role in promoting LGBT+ equality, celebrating LGBT+ people. Unite Equalities encourages Unite members, their friends and families to come along, visit Unite stalls and enjoy the atmosphere at the following Pride events around the country, supported by Unite.

• Unite Pride 2024 events across the country [PDF]