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The motions came on the same morning as the High Court ruling that the government’s decision to scrap key […]

First Black female MP blazed a trail

UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter asks organisations to commit to taking anti-racism seriously in all processes, polices and procedures, training, progression opportunities, and in pay. In a society where racism is systemic, being non-racist isn’t enough. Everybody has a role to play in actively challenging racial discrimination at its roots. The Anti-Racism Charter has been developed to […]

The latest edition of the UNISON South East Black members newsletter has been published now

Maria Alberts for the service group executive told delegates: “Racism does exist in the NHS”. She cited Too Hot to Handle, a report that “shines a light” on the lack of safe and […]

It will appear in a forthcoming edition of our regional Black members newsletter. As a region, we will always honour Skip's outstanding contribution to our union. It is with […]

Barts Health becomes the second NHS trust in the capital to sign up to UNISON’s anti-racism charter

Greater London Authority Barking and Dagenham Council Southwark Council Islington Council Hackney Council South London & Maudsley NHS Trust Merton Council Barts Health NHS Trust  Westminster City Council Enfield Council University of West London Lambeth Council Brent Council

Black women all over the UK feel labelled, hurt, and scared. UNISON unequivocally condemns Frank Hesters’s racist, violent language. The Prime Minister was also slow […]

Image: Rod Leon Mental health, especially for young people, was one of the major themes of this year’s national Black members’ conference, in […]

Conference further called on the national committee to: Work with regional Black members’ […]

At the same time, both UNISON and civil rights group the Black Equity Organisation (BEO) were granted permission to […]

In gratitude to a great man who was an honorary member of UNISON, the national Black members’ committee continues to pay tribute to Nelson Mandela’s legacy and […]

Pictured above Karen Lynn Hackney joint branch secretary, Caroline Woodley Mayor of Hackney, Cllr Carole Williams Cabinet Member for Employment, Human Resources and Equalities, Joan Madden YOTBW Lead and Matt Paul Hackney joint branch secretary.  Islington and Hackney have become the latest local authorities in the capital to sign up to UNISON’s anti-racism charter. The […]

TUC Midlands invite you to join their Black Activist Development Programme Overview This programme for Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic workers will give you the confidence and key skills to influence your union structures. Aim of the programme The aim of this programme is to identify, empower and enable Black members and activists interested in […]