Featuring Sandra Charles – UNISON South East deputy regional convenor
Our deputy regional convenor Sandra Charles was featured on UNISON’s local government podcast as part of promoting UNISON’s 2023 Year of Black Workers
It’s a great listen about Sandra’s experience of work, role in UNISON, and how we can combat racism.
You can find out more about the UNISON local government podcast here:
There are a number of positions which will be elected at the UNISON South East Local Government AGM and Conference 2024. In the run up to the AGM, branches and regional self organised groups are invited to make nominations for these various positions. Below you will find information on what’s required for each position. Hopefully […]
This year is UNISON’s Year of Black Workers UNISON has 185,000 Black members, most of whom work in health and local government services, with significant numbers working in social care and schools. Many deliver frontline services, and many are low paid. UNISON national officer for race equality Margaret Greer said: “The Year of Black Workers […]
The Local Government Service Group brings together members who face similar employment issues and welcomes members who are employed or contracted by organisations including councils, schools, further education and the Care Quality Commission. The Committee meets four times a year and works to improve pay and conditions, campaigns to keep jobs and quality public services, […]
Black members in UNISON work to improve equality in the workplace and challenge racism and discrimination. Black members have many of the same concerns as other members regarding access to employment, pay, promotion and training. However, race discrimination can deepen the impact of problems faced in the workplace. UNISON South East’s Black members’ committee (known […]
Everyone is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect. The ability to live and work without prejudice is a fundamental right, regardless of your background, colour or sexual orientation. One of UNISON’s main aims is to help workers fight for fairness and equality in the workplace and beyond. Challenging discrimination and winning equality is […]
28 – 29 September 2024
Holiday Inn Portsmouth, Pembroke Road, Portsmouth, UK
Join us for an empowering two-day event in Portsmouth this September.
