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First Black female MP blazed a trail

Provide unconscious bias and anti-racism training for all staff members. Provide a racism reporting process for notifying, investigating and […]

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

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 […]

It also includes promoting a diverse workforce, addressing the impact of racism on staff wellbeing, and regularly reviewing strategies to […]

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‘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 year’s national Black members’ conference, in […]

“UNISON branches are busy organising and supporting our migrant worker members, who are still facing a hostile environment, especially […]

It’s important for the union to be part of this case, to ensure all those affected have the best chance to rebuild […]

The award is given to those who exemplify Nelson Mandela’s values of 'determination, a desire for unity, and strength in the face of injustice'. In gratitude to a great man who was an honorary […]

It also includes promoting a diverse workforce, addressing the impact of racism on staff wellbeing, and regularly reviewing strategies to […]

Register here for the course What do we mean by Black Black’ – with a capital B– is used to indicate people […]

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.” […]