LGBT+ Officer Training 2026 (For Branch LGBT+ Officers)

THESE COURSES ARE RUN BY UNISON COLLEGE AT HEAD OFFICE

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.