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High Court rules government’s Windrush failings are unlawful

The court found Suella Braverman was “not justified” in breaking promises to create a migrants’ commissioner and boost the powers of the chief inspector for borders and immigration. Both […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Immigration Symposium

Date
5 September 2024 2:00pm–7:00pm
Location
SOAS, 10 Thornhaugh Street, London, WC1H 0XG

The Regional Black Members Committee invites you to attend an Immigration Symposium. With key speakers, networking opportunities and refreshments! The symposium is an important opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed to stand up for stronger rights, and real equality for all migrant workers. Join us at the forefront of this crucial and ever […]

Event on the UNISON Greater London site.

Publicity and Campaigning Committee Meeting

Date
26 November 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm
Location
Online Meeting

This committee is responsible for the focus & direction of regional campaigning and communications work.

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Race discrimination grievances at the Activist Summer School

Date
12 – 13 August 2024
Location
UNISON Eastern, Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AR

Most workers facing race discrimination in their job simply want it to stop. One mechanism to tackle this can be bringing a grievance or collective grievance. This two-day UNISON course will help you get to grip with taking on racism through grievances. Check out the full programme for the Activist Summer School. What will the […]

Event on the UNISON Eastern site.

Suffolk Pride celebration and networking

Date
27 June 2024 6:00pm–8:00pm
Location
Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX

Suffolk County Council and SNEE ICB’s Pride networks are joining together with UNISON for a Pride celebration and networking event. This celebration is open to everyone—whether you identify as a member of the LGBT+ community or as an ally and friend. The staff networks promise an evening filled with fun, camaraderie, and inspiring guest speakers. […]

Event on the UNISON Eastern site.

Pride has come a long way, but this is the year to take it further

When I started work it was still perfectly legal to sack someone for being LGBT+. This wasn’t like the supposed right to shoot a Welshman with a bow and arrow in Chester, this […]

Blogs, News, Regional Secretary’s Blog on the UNISON Eastern site.

Regional Disabled Members Committee AGM

Date
12 September 2024 12:00pm–2:00pm
Location
UNISON Centre, Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY.

Information about registration will be shared soon. Please continue to check for details. Outcome

Event on the UNISON Greater London site.

Regional Women’s Committee AGM

Date
10 October 2024 10:00am–12:00pm
Location
UNISON Centre, Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY.

Information about registration will be shared soon. Please continue to check for details. Outcome

Event on the UNISON Greater London site.

Regional Black Members Committee AGM

Date
20 September 2024 10:00am–1:00pm
Location
UNISON Centre, Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY.

Branches are asked to send delegates to the Regional Black Members AGM 2024. At the AGM, delegates will have the opportunity to elect members of the Regional Black Members Group for the year ahead, and you will also have the opportunity to find out what the current Regional Black Members Group have been doing on […]

Event on the UNISON Greater London site.

Women and HIV webinar – Unionising against HIV stigma in our workplaces

Date
8 July 2024 12:00pm–1:30pm
Location
Online, Microsoft Teams

The Regional Women’s Committee are pleased to invite all women members in the region to a webinar to find out more about the effects of HIV on women. Shockingly, over 50% of women with HIV are diagnosed late. This webinar will talk about the effects of HIV on women, how a late diagnosis can impact […]

Event on the UNISON Greater London site.

Champion anti-racism in your workplace

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 […]

Campaign on the UNISON South East site.

Disabled Members Committee Meeting

Date
10 June 2024 11:00am–12:30pm
Location
TBC

Outcome

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Police and Justice Committee AGM

Date
29 April 2024 10:00am–12:00pm
Location
Online Meeting

The Regional Police & Justice Committee represents members across the regional service group and helps to develop campaigns and inform UNISON policy on behalf of Police & Justice workers.

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Organising for Year of LGBT+ Workers – activist briefing

Date
17 May 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm
Location
Online, Microsoft Teams

This webinar is aimed at activists in Greater London region. In commemoration of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), this webinar aims to support activists with organising for Year of LGBT+ Workers and how they can participate in the campaign, as well as finding out the Regional plans for the year ahead. Register […]

Event on the UNISON Greater London site.

Women’s Committee Meeting

Date
11 June 2024 6:00pm–7:30pm
Location
Online meeting

The Women’s Committee campaigns for improvements to women’s rights in the workplace and in the wider community and supports campaigns aimed at improving women’s lives.

Event on the UNISON South East site.