LGBT History Month

February is LGBT History Month, it is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements.

LGBT+ equality in the work place continues to be hard fought for and many LGBT+ workers face discrimination and and harassment based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Unite continue to raise awareness and campaign for LGBT+ equality, and encourage LGBT+ workers to join and become active in our union.

LGBT History month celebrates the achievements of many LGBT+ individuals throughout history.

Dusty Springfield was one of the best-selling UK singers in the 60’s and a lesbian icon. Dusty's 1964 tour of South Africa was controversially terminated, and she was deported, after performing for an integrated audience against the government's segregation policy. Her contract excluded segregated performances, one of the first British Artists to do so.

This month we will be covering more stories of LGBT+ individuals who made history.