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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 […]
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 […]
UNISON London regional secretary Jo Galloway said: “It’s great to see the largest NHS trust in London making this commitment to being an anti-racist employer. “Signing the 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 […]
Conference hears that Black communities are more likely to experience mental health difficulties, due to racism and other factors
The Year of LGBT+ Workers Having celebrated the success of the Year of Black Workers, delegates voiced their […]
In December, a High Court judge granted a private individual, Trevor Donald, permission to lodge a judicial review of Ms Braverman’s […]
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 […]
UNISON members from across Norfolk flocked to the County Hall Social Club at the end of October to celebrate Year of Black Workers. There were a range of speakers from Norfolk branches of UNISON and the regional Black members’ group, with special guest Ruth Pearson speaking about the Grunwick and Gate Gourmet disputes, two battles […]
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 […]