LGBT+ Branch Officer and Contact online training
A one-day course for LGBT+ Branch Officers or Contacts to develop strategies to support LGBT+ members
22 October 2026, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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https://www.unison.org.uk
ONLINE 22 October (times TBC)
This one-day course will focus on defining the role of a LGBT+ Branch Officer or Contact, specifically:
- signpost and identify how to access resources, make useful links.
- develop strategies for supporting LGBT+ members.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- understand why LGBT+ equalities is a trade union issue;
- know about UNISON's structures and self-organised-groups within UNISON;
- develop what skills, knowledge and experience make up the branch LGBT+ officer;
- be clear about where to go for more support and further information;
- identify how to organise and campaign for equality, and get equality issues on the bargaining agenda with some practical steps to take back to the branch.
Attendees should expect to participate in group activities and discussions to help share skills, knowledge and experience and understand the Branch LGBT+ Officer role.
This course is delivered online via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 22nd October 2026 by staff from our Equalities Unit and Learning and Organising Services. To apply, you must:
- be able to commit to attending for the full day;
- be able to access a reliable internet connection and have a computer or tablet on which to access MS Teams;
- have permission from your employer if you are using their IT equipment;
- have agreed facility time (time off) from your employer to attend the full day session if attending during working hours;
- have agreement from your branch to attend;
There will be a charge of £25 to the branch for each member attending this course.
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Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
To apply for a place on this session, please complete and submit the application form.