First Black female MP blazed a trail
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.
‘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 […]
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
‘No woman in public life should have to accept this kind of abuse and intimidation’
Image: Rod Leon Mental health, especially for young people, was one of the major themes of this year’s national Black members’ conference, in […]
Continued activism is crucial as the government accused of ‘writing a new chapter in the history of racism in the UK’
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 […]
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 […]
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.” […]