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
Apply Online:
Education Course Application Form
For more information...
Contact:
Cath Friel 
c.friel@unison.co.uk
Join UNISON
Not a UNISON member?
Being part of UNISON means you have the weight of one of the public sector's biggest unions behind you
Every Amazon product bought, generates cash for the Community Heart charity. Find out more...
COURSE CATEGORIES
Membership Development for Women
Organising Through Health and Safety
Winning the Organised Workplace
UPCOMING COURSES
Feb Thu 4
Newry
Feb Fri 5, 12 & 19
Belfast
Women Seen & Heard (Homecare Workers)
Feb Sat 6
Belfast
Feb Tue 9
Enniskillen
Confidence Skills for Activists
Feb Thu 11
Belfast
Feb Thu 11
Derry
Feb Mon 15 & Tue 16
Belfast
Spirituality & End of Life Care
Feb Mon 22
Belfast
Feb Tue 23
Belfast
Feb Wed 24 - Fri 26
Belfast
Understanding our Health Service
Feb Wed 24 & Thu 25
Belfast
Feb Fri 26
Belfast
Preventing Pressure Ulceration
Mar Tue 2
Derry
Advanced Negotiating Skills (women only)
Mar Thu 4 & Fri 5
Belfast
Getting Equal/Getting Stronger
Mar Thu 4
Belfast
Wound Care for Nurses & Student Nurses
Mar Fir 5
Derry
Mar Tue 9 & Wed 10
Belfast
Mar Mon 8 & Tue 9
Derry
Mar Wed 10
Belfast
Mar Thu 11
Belfast
Mar Tue 16
Derry
Mar Fri 19 & Sat 20
Newcastle
