LGBT+ Branch Officer Training (In Person) 29th April 2026

29 April 2026 10:00am–4:00pm

UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY

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This one-day course will focus on defining the role of a LGBT+ branch officer or contact, specifically:

Sign Post and identify how to access resources, make useful links.
Develop strategies for supporting LGBT+ members.
Identify how to organise and campaign for equality and get equality issues on the bargaining agenda, with some actions points and next steps.

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 at the UNISON Centre, London, on Wednesday 29th April 2026 by staff from our Equalities Unit and Learning and Organising Services. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. It lasts one full day, 10am – 4pm, with lunch and refreshments provided.

Your branch will be charged a fee for your attendance:

Residential rate (inc. hotel accommodation): £225
Non-residential rate: £50

The above rates do not include costs of travel to and from the UNISON Centre. Travel expenses will need to be covered by the branch.

To apply for a place on the course, please submit the application form below:

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LGBT+ Branch Officer Training (In Person) 29th April 2026

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