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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 […]
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 […]
“This demonstrates our commitment to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation where both our staff and patients are treated with kindness, respect and […]
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’
Conference hears that Black communities are more likely to experience mental health difficulties, due to racism and other factors
Continued activism is crucial as the government accused of ‘writing a new chapter in the history of racism in the UK’
In December, a High Court judge granted a private individual, Trevor Donald, permission to lodge a judicial review of Ms Braverman’s […]
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 […]