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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

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 […]

These included motions on the mental health of young Black members and children, the fight against microaggressions in the workplace and the appropriate […]

High Court will hear how former home secretary Suella Braverman reneged on key recommendations from the Windrush scandal inquiry

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

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 […]

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.” […]

Rounding off this year’s Black History Month 5 Questions challenge is Sophilia from University of Hertfordshire UNISON. Here’s what she has to say. 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 with an opportunity […]

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 […]