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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · Jun 1

Motion 6 a Trans and Non-Binary rights: Supreme Court ruling leads to dehumanisation of a group of people and we should not expect our trade union to accept such a ruling. We condemn any legal decisions regarding this. STUC needs to strengthen their strategy around this issue. #Stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · Jun 1

Challenging far right misinformation, TIE created a brilliant tool for online hate STUC can reference this moving forward. At the moment resource provides teachers and educators to counter the effects of online hate and core digital media and literacy skills and learners need these tools #stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · Jun 1

NASUWT motion 5 - speak out for Trans rights:
Trans women not recognised as women under Equality Act marked a major step backward.
Double the number of hate crime with over a 5th relating to against LGBTI people and many report increased anxiety and concern for their safety and dignity. #stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · Jun 1

Day 2 of STUC LGBT+ workers conference and we kick of with motion 2 - Rise of the far right.

We need leadership to pull together with effective campaigns on how to address difficult conversations in the workplace and beyond

#stuclgbt25

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Beardywatty @beardywatty.bsky.social · May 31

NASUWT - young people consume 30 second sound bites of hate, kids are starting to use the language of hate. Gvt has allowed a hostile environment to flourish. We are still some way away from including LGBT+ education in our classrooms in the curriculum. We need to act.
#stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · May 31

Kaukab Stewart MSP addresses conference - Thank you to STUC and to LGBT+ workers committee for the work it does and we know that it is an unfortunate reality that our communities and people here today still face discrimination and harassment in all walks of life including the workplace. #stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · May 31

Kaukab Stewart MSP addresses conference - The value of your work in pursuing equality cannot be understated together at a time when so much division and different communities are being pitted against one another we have to try and resist that and not let that divide us. #stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · May 31

Peter Matthews researched LGBT+ social security benefits in the UK giving insight into what that experience is like for LGBT+ people.

Social security benefit is a human right and can be a matter of life and death and failure to support LGBT+ people can lead to risk of harm and suicide. #stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · May 31

Over the last 2 decades legal rights for LGBT+ people have changed beyond recognition. LGBT+ parents continue to face barriers at work to accessing the rights they are entitled to. Facing negative comments, disbelief and intrusive question.
Time to put an end to this discrimination #stuclgbt25

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · May 31

Sarah Krasewitz - STUCLGBT+ Committee vice chair moves Comp B - calling for Gender Recognition reform to be back on the agenda.

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Theta Sigma @doomedrider.bsky.social · May 31

Fantastic to be back here at #stuclgbt25 conference amongst my comrade. Looking at the agenda alongside the general news cycle in this country and around the world, it is important now more than ever to be in a union and stand in solidarity with our comrades, especially us in the LGBTQI+ community.

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · May 31

USDAW Rep - there are over 200,000 LGBT people are living in Scotland and make up 4.5% of the population.

Many don't feel comfortable being out with family and friends and in the workplace.

Supreme court judgement has had dire consequences, we need allies to help fight the far right #stuclgbt25

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Beardywatty @beardywatty.bsky.social · May 31

David Dick current chair of STUC LGBT+ workers committee addresses conference and welcomes delegates to the 14th Conference. #stuclgbt25

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Beardywatty @beardywatty.bsky.social · May 31

Vibrant start to #stuclgbt25 as our trade union delegations get together to debate LGBT+ equality in Scotland and the impact of changes to equality legislation on our communities. Great to see so many colleagues here to work together for a fairer society #unitetheunion

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Beardywatty @beardywatty.bsky.social · May 19

Today is Agender Pride Day

Agender people—those who identify as having no gender—are an important and often overlooked part of the LGBTQ+ community.

To our agender members: we see you, we value you, and we stand with you.

#AgenderPrideDay #LGBTQPlus #UniteTheUnion #EqualityAtWork #Pride365

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Beardywatty @beardywatty.bsky.social · May 17

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unitenhsggcbranch.bsky.social @unitenhsggcbranch.bsky.social · May 14

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unitenhsggcbranch.bsky.social @unitenhsggcbranch.bsky.social · Apr 28

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unitenhsggcbranch.bsky.social @unitenhsggcbranch.bsky.social · Apr 11

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unitenhsggcbranch.bsky.social @unitenhsggcbranch.bsky.social · Apr 7

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Unite Scotland LGBT+ Committee @unitescotlgbt.bsky.social · Mar 29

We’re at @transpridescotland.bsky.social! Come join us!

#transrightsarehumanrights

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Beardywatty @beardywatty.bsky.social · Mar 27

Mourning the loss of a dear friend.

Christina lit up a room and made you feel special and I will never forget her warmth and especially her kindness and generosity of spirit.

A true friend and inspiration to those she made contact with, she will be sorely missed.

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · Mar 21

If even Lisa Simpson can't answer this one, how can Rachel Reeves?
❓So who would you tax?
🚫 Pensioners?
🚫 Disability benefit claimants?
💰 The wealthiest in society?
#WealthTax Now!
Stop the #DisabilityBenefits

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unitenhsggcbranch.bsky.social @unitenhsggcbranch.bsky.social · Mar 14

We are at the Teaching and Learning Centre at the QEUH from 8:30! Come and see us for a chat 😁

Our newly elected Branch Secretary Watty is doing a presentation to the newly qualified nurses and international nurses today ☺️

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unitenhsggcbranch.bsky.social @unitenhsggcbranch.bsky.social · Feb 28

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