Supporting LGBT Members

Targeted at: Equality Officers, stewards, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members as well as any member who wants to make a difference
Duration: Half day

This course aims to explore the issues which still face lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members in our workplaces despite the legislation which has been introduced. Heterosexism is endemic and members report that discrimination is often subtle rather than blatant and can be hard to challenge. UNISON opposes any member being made to feel uncomfortable or their professionalism being called into question because of their sexuality.

The course will look at myths and stereotypes and give you an understanding of the legislation which can be invoked. Heterosexism is the presumption that everyone is heterosexual and is reflected in language and attitudes as well as informal policies which exist.

Tutor: Fidelma Carolan & LGBT Committee member

Date: Mon. 24 May 2010 10am - 1pm
Location: UNISON Office, Belfast

To register your interest contact Norma Neal, n.neal@unison.co.uk 028 90270190 or download an application form here or

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Contact:
Cath Friel    contact c.friel@unison.co.uk

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COURSE CATEGORIES

Development Education

First Steps to Winning

Law at Work

Lifelong Learning

Making a Difference

Membership Development for Women

Organising Through Health and Safety

Weekend Residential Courses

Winning the Organised Workplace

UPCOMING COURSES

Health & Safety Stage 1

Feb Fri 3, 10 & 17

Belfast


Oganising Steward 1

Feb Mon 6 - Wed 8

Belfast


Slips, Trips and Falls Prevention for Home Care Workers

Feb Tue 7

Belfast


How To Be Professional When the Personal Is Political

Feb Wed 8

Belfast


Disability Champions 1

Feb Thu 9, 16, 23

Belfast


Getting Equal Getting Stronger

Feb Thu 9

Belfast


Building Confidence for Women

Feb Mon 13

Belfast


Sexuality and People With Learning and/or Physical Disabilities

Feb Wed 15

Belfast


Representing Members

Feb Thu 16 - Fri 17

Belfast


Confidence Skills for Activists

Feb Mon 20

Belfast


Mentoring and Support

Feb Mon 20

Belfast


RMS Modular Training 2

Feb Wed 22

Derry


ASIST Suicide Intervention Training

Feb Thu 23 - Fri 24

Belfast


Women Seen & Heard

Feb Sat 25

Bangor


ICT for Activists

Feb Mon 27 - Tue 28

Belfast


Women & Leadership

Mar Thu 1

Belfast


Disability Champions 2

Mar Thu 1 & 8

Belfast


Supporting Visual Arts in Early Years

Mar Tue 6

Belfast


Bullying at Work

Mar Tue 6

Derry


Pathways

Mar Fri 9 - Sat 10

Newcastle


Organising Steward 2

Mar Mon 12 - Tue 13

Belfast


Infant Mental Health

Mar Tue 13

Belfast


Whistleblowing - NHS

Mar Thu 15

Belfast