This post is to acknowledge that UNISON University of Bristol Branch is aware of the recent UK Supreme Court Ruling (Please see this link for the PDF: UK Supreme Court Ruling) and are in conversation with the University of Bristol’s EDI team to establish what support the University can offer for trans and non-binary staff and students going forward.
We understand that this ruling will particularly affect women, both trans and cisgender. But we are aware of the impact on other intersex, trans and non-binary individuals.
UNISON has a proud standing of supporting the LGBTQ+ community and please be assured we will continue to stand with our intersex, trans and non-binary members.
Unison nationally have published an article about the implications of the supreme court judgement for Unison stating “UNISON will continue to promote the workplace rights of women, trans and LGBTQ+ workers”: https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2025/04/the-supreme-court-judgment-and-unison/
If this ruling has impacted any of the LGBTQ+ community there are services available if you wish to talk to someone. This is a difficult time and you are not alone.
Mindline Trans+, available Friday evenings: https://www.mindinsomerset.org.uk/our-services/adult-one-to-one-support/mindline-trans/ 0300 330 5468
Switchboard National LGBTQIA+ Support Line, available 10am – 10pm:https://switchboard.lgbt/ 0800 0119100
LGBT Foundation Support Line, available 9am – 8:30pm: https://lgbt.foundation/help/helpline-email-support/ 0345 3 30 30 30
If you wish to contact any of your Officers:
Unison Bristol University Branch Officers https://unisonbristoluni.org.uk/branch-officers/
Our branch Women’s Officer, Verity Fouracres, has stated she is available to support anyone who identifies as a women too.
Yours,
Theo and Chris LGBTQ+ Officers and the UNISON University of Bristol Branch