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First Black female MP blazed a trail

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

‘Racism exists in the NHS’ – a report shows, for instance, 63% of Black workers feel they’re subjected to greater scrutiny than white colleagues

This tribute to Skip Bawa (27 June 1956 – 21 February 2024) was written by Bill Acharjee, UNISON activist and member of UNISON South East’s Black members committee. 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 […]

It also includes promoting a diverse workforce, addressing the impact of racism on staff wellbeing, and regularly reviewing strategies to […]

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‘No woman in public life should have to accept this kind of abuse and intimidation’

Conference hears that Black communities are more likely to experience mental health difficulties, due to racism and other factors

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

It’s important for the union to be part of this case, to ensure all those affected have the best chance to rebuild […]

Ameen Hadi was nominated as a passionate and dedicated anti-racist and advocate for equality, equity, diversity and inclusion

It also includes promoting a diverse workforce, addressing the impact of racism on staff wellbeing, and regularly reviewing strategies to […]

Norfolk County activist Jean Haslam added: “It was wonderful to be able to host this for UNISON Year of Black Workers and we hope it inspired others to get involved in their union.” […]

Who are you? Sophilia Matengenzara, Black members officer and rep, University of Hertfordshire branch. Why is Black History Month important to you? It is important because it provides me […]

I'm communications officer, chair, Black members officer and Labour Link officer for UNISON Essex Police branch. Why is Black History Month important to you? Black History Month is a […]