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 LGBTQI+ 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: