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LGBT+ workers are lowering their expectations of working life to cope with discrimination and harassment, according to a report based on interviews with a diverse range of LGBT+ people and union reps.

Delegates backed an NUJ motion in support of the BBC and Channel 4, and the conference’s main theme was trans rights.

The NUJ has been supporting this year's Pride events and is attending the TUC LGBT+ conference this week

The NUJ has signed a TUC letter taking the government to task over its inaction to address the inequality experienced by the LGBT+ community who face discrimination at work.

TUC letter, signed by the NUJ, to Liz Truss, women and equalities minister, calling on the government to promote equality and eliminate discrimination against LGBT+ people.

One-day equality seminar. Menopause awareness campaign. Tougher legislation on sexual harassment. Recruitment of black photographers.

Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people have the right to fair, accurate and inclusive reporting of their life stories and concerns. As with all members of society, the media should treat LGBT people with fairness, integrity and respect.

Almost one-third (29 per cent) of the NUJ members surveyed during February’s LGBT+ History month and in the run up to the TUC’s LGBT+ conference said they had experienced bullying, harassment, ill-treatment or discrimination at work as a result of their sexuality or gender identity.

"No journalist simply doing their job should be subjected to such harassment and hate-filled comments," said Michelle Stanistreet.