The NIPSA Lgbtqi+ Group will defend, protect and enhance the rights of Lgbtqi+ NIPSA members in the workplace; engage with and support NIPSA members who are family/friends of Lgbtqi+; work with and advise all NIPSA Branches, Groups and Committees on Lgbtqi+ affected workplace policies and issues; campaign for equal rights and opportunities in the workplace, in the wider Trade Union movement and in society; advise on Lgbtqi+ related training; and increase membership to NIPSA and the NIPSA LGBT Group.

Our Vision, Where we are Going

Our vision is of an enhanced trade union which is to the betterment of all through the promotion of Lgbtqi+ rights in the workplace and in society. We want NIPSA to be at the forefront of all Lgbtqi+ related matters, ensuring Employers adopt exceptional and progressive workplace policies and terms & conditions that fully protect our Lgbtqi+ NIPSA members.

To help NIPSA representatives the NIPSA Lgbtqi+ Group have created a Branch Representatives Toolkit it's available to download click on icon at the top left of the page. 

Health Support for Members

It may not be easy to identify somewhere a member facing mental health issues because they are Lgbqi+ or T, or as well as being Lgbqi+ or T, can be signposted for support.  There are a few Lgbtqi+ community services dedicated to Lgbtqi+ mental health as follows: