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‘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 […]
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
‘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 […]
Continued activism is crucial as the government accused of ‘writing a new chapter in the history of racism in the UK’
High Court will hear how former home secretary Suella Braverman reneged on key recommendations from the Windrush scandal inquiry
In Salford, Ameen has been pivotal to the recruitment and organisation of Black members and activists, and integral in building the union's work in social care and […]
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 […]
Who’s your inspiration/role model? Cyril James, a writer, a revolutionary, a sportsman, an intellect. Why did you get involved in […]
Who’s your inspiration/role model? My mum and grandad. My granddad, he was a big strong Black man. Nothing phased him. I came […]