Sphere Session 4: Unions

The role of unions in securing LGBTI workplace inclusion

Diversity and inclusion have in recent years become buzzwords for big corporations around the world. Historically, the role of securing workers’ rights rests with unions through collective bargaining. As focus on anti-discrimination in the labour market is extended to issues of inclusion in the workplace, what role can—and should—unions play? Meet an international panel of representatives who will discuss how unions interact with employer organisatons and law-makers on the topic of LGBTI inclusion, sharing achievements as well as their perspectives on what still needs to be done.


Speakers

Moderator

Jannick Friis Christensen

He/Him

Postdoctoral Researcher, Copenhagen Business School


Panelists

Peter Mekers

He/Him

Board Secretary, Rainbow Network, FNV – Federation of Dutch Labour Unions


Majbrit Berlau

She/Her

Vice-Chair, FH – Danish Trade Union Confederation


Mitchell Coe

He/Him

LGBT+ Campaign Officer, PSI – Public Services International


Kristine Esrom Raunkjær

She/Her

Consultant, Dansk Metal & FIU-Equality


Gurchaten Sandhu

He/Him & They/Them

Non-Discrimination & Equal Pay Programme Officer, ILO – International Labour Organizaton

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