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It’s time to smash the barriers and break the walls around Black people

And it’s there both on a systemic level and for some a personal level too. And despite decades of civil rights campaigns and calls for equality […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Do you know a candidate for UNISON’s Nelson Mandela Award?

Branches and regions have until 1 September to nominate Black members who champion fairness and equality in the workplace and has gone 'above and beyond' for Black members for the award. If you know […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Black History Month 2021

Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the the contributions of African, Asian and Caribbean people to the economic, cultural and political life in the UK. We’ll be hosting a Black History Weekend 15-16 October, featuring historian David Olusoga.

Campaign on the UNISON South East site.

Standing shoulder to shoulder with our Black colleagues

UNISON condemns the vile online racism towards the England football team

Article on the UNISON South East site.

A landmark verdict

The conviction of Derek Chauvin must be the first step towards positive change to tackle racial injustice

Article on the UNISON South East site.

International Women’s Day – Black women perspective

We are discriminated against for being Black and for being women, and we exist in both identities at all times. When trying to […]

News on the UNISON South East site.

The vanguard of the fight against racism

I have real concerns over a secondary spike in infections before we have adequately recovered from the first. The government has now lost any moral authority […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Training the Next Generation of Black Leaders

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 […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Learn about mental health and the cost of living with Southampton District

Southampton District branch are hosting a lunchtime event where guest speakers will discuss a range of subjects around mental health and the cost of living crisis, with debt and well-being advice and more. Beginning at 12:30pm, the event at the John Hansard Gallery on Thursday 15th December will include lunch, mince pies and sherry! To book your place, […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

“We’re so excited and we have so much planned!”

2023 is UNISON’s Year of Black workers and to celebrate we’ll be sharing the experience of Black workers from around the region. This video message is from Susan Cooper-Olawale.

Article on the UNISON South East site.

It’s time to climb out of the shadows and into the limelight!

I recall my parents trying their best to comfort my brothers and me by reinforcing the message that we are so lucky and should always be grateful […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Activists gather in Edinburgh to launch Year of Black Workers

Delegates make their voices heard at Scottish city’s International Conference Centre

Article, Black members news, News on the UNISON South East site.

Equality is at the heart of UNISON

The Conference was opened by Regional Manager and Head of Equality, Jo Galloway. “This year has been like no other. Public services have been more important than […]

Article, Equality on the UNISON South East site.

Reflecting on the Lawrence Review – actions and recommendations for branches

This was the government’s opportunity to prepare for exactly what is happening now-the second wave of the pandemic-and prioritise the safety of Black […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Celebrate and support the 70th NHS Birthday and “Windrush” anniversary

The 70th anniversary of Windrush takes place as the NHS as a whole marks its 70th year during 2018. UNISON will be celebrating the creation of the NHS, the single most loved organization in the UK and Windrush anniversary for the staff who work for the NHS. These are the staff from the “Windrush” families […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.