The Lesbian and Gay Standing Committee (LGSC) works to improve and enhance awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited, intersex, queer and questioning members of our union. The committee provides a networking support system to guarantee HEU members have a safe, positive and harassment-free workplace.
In 1992, HEU was the first union to sponsor participants to attend OUTRights, a conference on gays and lesbians and the law. This marked the beginning of gay and lesbian visibility within HEU.
The following year, the Provincial Executive funded a Lesbian and Gay Focus Group at the 1993 summer school in an effort to eliminate homophobia and address oppression.
Delegates from this standing committee also attend national conventions and sit on other trade union committees, representing the interests of HEU’s *LGBT members, including the Canadian Union of Public Employees’ National Pink Triangle Committee and the Canadian Labour Congress’ Solidarity and Pride Working Group.
Did you know...
- The HEU Lesbian and Gay Standing Committee meets three to four times a year to organize outreach initiatives, and work on campaigns, community events and fundraisers?
- The HEU Lesbian and Gay Standing Committee holds an equity conference every two years?
- The HEU Lesbian and Gay Standing Committee has a confidential infoline that’s monitored regularly by a committee member?
You can call toll-free at 1-800-663-5813, extension 7192; (or Lower Mainland: 604-456-7192, press 3) for information on same-sex benefits, fighting homophobia and discrimination.
