Tackling Homophobia

Targeted at: All branch officers, stewards, activists, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members. Any Member with an interest in this topic is also welcome.
Duration: 1 day

Homophobia has been called the last tolerated prejudice in that discrimination in the workplace against lesbian, gay and bisexual members regularly goes unopposed. This workshop aims to look at the environment which supports a culture of homophobia and develop ways of challenging it.

What You and Your Union Can Gain From The Course?
* This course looks at the environment which supports a culture of homophobia and develops ways of challenging it
* This course will look at discrimination in the workplace and what we as a trade union need to do to educate our members, and ensure lesbian, gay, transgender workers are treated with dignity and respect

Key Areas For You As A Learner
* What doesthe law say about discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workers
* How can we create safe working environments to ensure all members are treated with dignity and respect
* How can we challenge in the wider community setting - discrimination and harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members

Date: Friday 29th June 2007 10am - 1pm
Location: Belfast

Members of the LGBT group will deliver a short input to branch and steward's meetings to raise issues for LGBT members in the workplace. If your branch would like to invite someone from the group contact Fidelma f.carolan@unison.co.uk