UNISON backs Highland Pride ball success

UNISON’s timely intervention to sponsor the first ever Highland Pride ball has led to increased recruitment, and new links with the media and other campaigning groups.

The Ball was held in Inverness in the middle of March and seems likely to be the first of a series of LGBT events in the Highlands. At the event, the UNISON information stall did brisk business, and we spoke to many people who were unaware that UNISON supported people in the workplace.

As a result of our presence there, we know we have recruited some new members. Representatives from the Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) there have agreed to meet us to discuss how we support our LGBT members in the workplace, and have agreed to display our literature and material in their support building in Inverness.

The Inverness Courier published a very positive report of the evening with a number of photos, mentioning the UNISON sponsorship. Due to this success, the LGBT Forum are planning a Halloween Party in October - venue still to be arranged. This was a direct result of people at the Ball saying they would like another ‘safe space’ event to attend.

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