Prides reflect the diversity of the South East, and offer an opportunity to bring UNISON’s equality work directly to the community. We are proud to note that UNISON South East’s LGBT+ committee […]
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The latest edition of the UNISON South East Black members newsletter has been published now
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 […]
Getting informed about the issues, finding out more about Black history, and understanding how we all have a part […]
UNISON South East Black members committee co-chair Skip Bawa writes about his experience of Black History Month
The latest edition of the UNISON South East Black members newsletter has been published now
Windrush Day should be a day of celebration. Unfortunately, the fight against racism still isn't over. As the Windrush generation continues to fight […]
Featuring Sandra Charles – UNISON South East deputy regional convenor
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 […]
The latest edition of the UNISON South East Black members newsletter has been published now.
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.
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 is a guest blog from Regional Convenor Rosita Ellis.
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 […]
The motion ‘Challenging racism in the NHS’, noted that data from the NHS Workforce Race Equalities Standard (WRES) continues to show that higher levels of Black workers are […]
I want it to act as a catalyst for permanent and irrevocable change, not just across our public services, but across the whole of […]