TUC publishes new negotiators guide to equality at work

The TUC has just published its' new negotiators guide for LGBT equality in the workplace . This can be accessed at the main TUC website here: http://www.tuc.org.uk/equality/tuc-19413-f0.cfm

There are seven sections covering:
•Section 1 LGBT equality today: the context

•Section 2 Using the right language

•Section 3 The Law: (1) Equality Act 2010 (2) GRA (3) Civil partnership (4) pensions

•Section 4 Workplace issues and good practice: policies and training; workplace benefits; pension schemes; provisions for time off; bullying and harassment; domestic violence; Public sector equality duty; Trans workplace issues

•Section 5 Monitoring

•Section 6 Challenging prejudice, promoting equality - recognising diversity, training and networks

•Section 7 Resources
 Please pass  this message on to all union negotiators who may find it of use.

Barriers and opportunities faced by LGB&T people in public and political life.

On 20 December 2010, Government commissioned research into the opportunities and barriers faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGB&T) people in public and political participation was published. The research was conducted by the Office for Public Management and forms part of the Government’s work programme ‘Working for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality’, which was launched in June 2010. The research and the wider work programme contribute to one of GEO’s key aims - to promote equal participation in civil society. By using the talents of everyone, we can make sure that our communities and institutions benefit from the whole range of experiences and skills of society. This report and its recommendations will enable us to develop targeted actions to improve the opportunities for, and tackle the barriers faced by, LGB&T people who want to participate in public, political and community life.
Below is a link to a copy of the report - please note if you want to print this it is 95 pages long.
http://www.equalities.gov.uk/pdf/Experiences%20of%20LGBT%20people_for%20publishing%20Dec%202010.pdf