Four motions were produced during the training and your Black Members Committee agreed for three of these to be put forwards for debate at the 2018 UNISON National Black Members […]
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Reviewing the year at our 2017 Black members AGM and putting plans in place for next twelve months
I want it to act as a catalyst for permanent and irrevocable change, not just across our public services, but across the whole of […]
Many such “Windrush” families were among the first to go and work in the newly formed National Health Service which launched just two weeks after their arrival in the UK. To date […]
People from African Diaspora, including those of white and Black mixed heritage, can face additional problems that may affect their mental health. Black communities in the UK are still more likely than others to experience problems such as bad housing, unemployment, stress and racism, all of which can make people ill. Worldwide, it seems that people who move from […]
We had very positive feedback from members and gave out lots of freebies & information. We also recruited a new member, a few potential members, 1 contact and 2 new stewards! A […]
22nd April 2018, this year, marked the 25th anniversary of the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence in 1993. It is widely regarded that the murder of Stephen Lawrence and the subsequent family oriented campaign triggered a sea Change in attitudes over race in the UK. Sir William Macpherson’s Inquiry examined the circumstances of Stephen’s murder, on April 22 1993, as well as the litany of […]
Dear Friend We believe there should be an independent public inquiry into the Windrush scandal & the injustices faces by multi -generations & other communities who came to the UK from Commonwealth countries. We support this petition by the PCS Union which has been launched in my name on the union’s behalf. . The petition […]
Anyone can be infected by COVID-19. But it’s increasingly clear that that’s where the equality ends
Show Racism the Red Card has launched a new video which follows the stories of frontline NHS staff as they recount their experience of racial discrimination at work. The film has contributions from UNISON members and Roger McKenzie, Assistant General Secretary of UNISON, along with a number of high profile footballers from Show Racism the […]
UNISON has always actively challenged racism, and will always do so, wherever it raises its vile head
For any members of our community feeling angry, sad, scared, or frustrated we are here to support you
The taking of George Floyd’s life, like all the many atrocities before this, must not be in vain, but serve as a catalyst for the outpouring of pent up anger at the […]
UNISON are also asking for assurances that Cllr Halsall’s remarks do not represent Council policy, but merely his own […]
We must also deal with the situations we face today and look forward to the future. Recent events in the US, with the brutal killing of George […]