Trade unions must focus on learning, training and campaigning to improve the rights of LGTBI+ workers. This message was heard by around one hundred representatives from UNI Global Union affiliates who met online for the annual LGBTI+ network.<\/p>\r\n
Guillermo Correa Montoya<\/strong>, professor at the University of Antioquia, said trade unions are and can be key allies for the LGBTI+ community but it\u2019s important to become educated on the issue of gender identity and diversity, avoid stereotypes and take intersectional issues into consideration, for example when workers are impacted by additional factors such as race or ability.<\/p>\r\n
James Cavalluzzo<\/strong>, co-ordinates the Global Unions LGBTI+ Worker Project<\/a> which takes actions around the world and offers a range of resources<\/a> available in a multitude of languages.<\/p>\r\n
Her union\u2019s UFCW OUTreach<\/a> programme had trained thousands of leaders and stewards on how to protect LGBTI+ workers, which is especially significant since 21 to 27 per cent of Generation Z identify as LGBTI+.<\/p>\r\n
Head of UNI Equal Opportunities, Veronica Fernandez Mendez, said:<\/p>\r\n