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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
Maria Alberts for the service group executive told delegates: “Racism does exist in the NHS”. She cited Too Hot to Handle, a report that “shines a light” on the lack of safe and […]
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 […]
Conference further called on the national committee to: Work with regional Black members’ […]
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 […]
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 […]