Fantastic conference at #stuclgbt25 - great to see such passion from comrades from unions across Scotland.
Looking forward to seeing you all again next year!
Watty Gaffney moves emergency motion 3:
To every queer worker across Scotland and the UK: we see you. You are not a debate. You are not a threat. You are family. And we will not stand by while your rights are dismantled.
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Emergency motion 2: No LGBT without the T:
Section 22 of GRA protects trans people from forcibly outing themselves. That could then put that workplace in jeopardy to legal challenges.
We must remind employers of their legal obligations
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Emergency motion 1:
Confirming our support for Trans people after the supreme court judgement: Equality Act 2010 has not in fact changed and Trans people are protected under gender reassignment. I know this is what I have always been protected under, not sex as a woman. #stuclgbt25
Amended motion 18: Learning disability affects life expectancy in terms of neurodivergency with stats showing higher risk of suicide. STUC is urged to produce guidance to support Neurodivergent people and their important contributions to the work place.
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Amended Motion 17 : tackling the social determinants of LGBT+ health and wellbeing: Discrimination doesn't just hurt feelings, damage health, LGBT plus people don't receive the care they deserve. We are talking about power and income and inequality.
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Comp A : Joanne Gordon moves the composited motion : We can all agree we are angry, yet another year and we are discussing this topic.
This modern form of torture operates under the guise that being LGBTQI as needing fixed.
The fact that is continuing despite the danger is concerning. #stuclgbt25
Solidarity from the STUC Black Workers Cttee at #STUClgbt25 Chair Cheral Govind uplifting the room with her infectious and invigorating speech.
Cheral Govind Chair of STUC Back members committee addresses conference discussing our intersections and giving complete solidarity to our fight for equality.
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Richard Hardy STUC President addresses conference I understand I'm speaking at a time due to recent Supreme Court rulings members feel worried, apprehensive and concerned. We will continue to support and improve trans and non binary rights and campaign for introduction of legislation. #stuclgbt25
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
NASUWT Speak Out For Trans Rights
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Our Motion to Speak Out for Trans Rights, highlighting the need to support trans people and, in particular, recognise intersectionality and oppose any unnecessary hierarchy of rights, was carried unanimously. #STUClgbt25
NASUWT Speak Out For Trans Rights
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Our Motion to Speak Out for Trans Rights, highlighting the need to support trans people and, in particular, recognise intersectionality and oppose any unnecessary hierarchy of rights, was carried unanimously. #STUClgbt25
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
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
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
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Nathan moves motion 22 - threat to Scottish Democracy. Discussing personal fears for rights of their American partner, and addressing the increasing attacks on LGBT+ people in the US, calling for protections for American citizens seeking refuge in Scotland. #stuclgbt25
As the first day of #STUClgbt25 conference closes, delegates send out a message of solidarity to @unisonscotlgbt.bsky.social ENABLE care workers as they take unprecedented strike action ✊
Our STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer making it absolutely clear that the STUC stands in solidarity with LGBT+ workers. #STUClgbt25
STUC General Secretary @rozfoyer.bsky.social speaking to #STUCLGBT25.
STUC will not back down in being a trans-inclusive organisation or campaigning for a trans-inclusive Scotland.
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Delighted to hear @rozfoyer.bsky.social speaking at #STUCLGBT25 on the STUC’s commitment to seeking a trans inclusive Scotland.
@kaukabstewart.bsky.social Minister for Equalities addressing #STUClgbt25 thanking the committee for the tireless work they do for the movement.
STUC LGBT+ Conference welcoming Jordan Daly @tie.scot
Inspiring speech 👏👏👏
'We have resistance in our blood and we will win'
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Listening to @jordan.tie.scot at #stuclgbt25 talk about the @tie.scot campaign.
Jordan Daly from #TIECampaign speaking about the current climate of hostility towards minorities at #STUClgbt25
Kim representing #NASUWTTheTeachersUnion at #STUClgbt25
Marie representing #NASUWTTheTeachersUnion at #STUClgbt25
'It feels like we have moved from campaigning for progress to clinging on to existing rights'
NASUWT proposing motion 20 LGBTI Education in Primary and Early Years, referencing recent national guidance:
www.gov.scot/publications...
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