The social network for trade unionists - a LabourStart project.

The Gay Rights Workplace Revolution

CLICK HERE for some interesting information. Have you experienced workplace discrimination, personally or for those you represent?

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Nico Meijer on December 18, 2010 at 11:54

What can you do
Often when LGBTs are not visible in organisations, this
might lead to the conclusion that “there are none”, “there is
no problem” or “it’s not an issue in our organisation”.
• Check why employees are not visible/ not out
(possible indication of intolerant or unsafe climate?)
• Check if your company has a Diversity & Inclusion
Policy and if this includes LGBT
• Appoint and promote a contact person within your
organisation
• Check if an LGBT network already exists in your
organisation, and if not, start one
• Empower your LGBT network
• Look for and promote role models, or be one yourself
• Dare to be out and bring your whole self to work
• Learn how other unions do this by contacting the
unionbooklgbt