LGBT RMT members are organising for mutual support, against homophobia and for equality.
A group of union reps are examining the impact of London Underground Ltd’s proposals for Fit for the Future – Stations on equality groups including women members, black and ethnic minority members, lesbian/gay/bi/trans members, disabled members, older members (55+) and younger members (under 30).
A group of union reps are examining the impact of London Underground Ltd’s proposals for Fit for the Future – Stations on equality groups including women members, black and ethnic minority members, lesbian/gay/bi/trans members, disabled members, older members (55+) and younger members (under 30).
We would like to hear from members about any concerns and opinions you have about the way you think the proposals will impact on you and your workmates.
For example you could send us:
Please find enclosed some copies of the Fighting Homophobia poster. A wrist band has been produced to accompany the campaign and a couple are also enclosed.
This opportunity can be taken to remind all members that an object of the Union is “to oppose actively all forms of harassment, prejudice and unfair discrimination”. The poster provides a simple symbol for our zero tolerance to discrimination.
RMT LGBT Members’ Training Weekend: 28-29 March 2014
More details as we get them
National LGBT Members’ Advisory Committee meetings:
3 February )
7 July ) at RMT HQ, Boardroom
3 November ) commencing at 13.00 hours
National LGBT Members’ Advisory Committee meetings:
3 February )
7 July ) at RMT HQ, Boardroom
3 November ) commencing at 13.00 hours
National LGBT Members’ Advisory Committee meetings:
3 February )
7 July ) at RMT HQ, Boardroom
3 November ) commencing at 13.00 hours
The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) and African LGBT Out and Proud Diamond Group protesting outside the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania - 27th Nov 2013.
The RMT is alarmed by reports of rising hostility towards Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) rights in Lithuania, and of attempts to introduce proposals to Parliament that attack the rights of Lithuania’s LGBT citizens.
We strongly oppose the proposals to:
Congress deplores the fact that being gay is illegal in 76 countries, and in 10 of these it is punishable by death or imprisonment. It is also well known that LGBT people in many more regions around the world are victims of violence, such as targeted killings, violent assaults and torture.
Congress therefore looks to the TUC to help the campaign to end discrimination against LGBT people around the world as a human rights principle generally and also to be able to respond swiftly to international events, prioritising case-by-case incidents.
Congress calls on the General Council to: