Black members in UNISON work to improve equality in the workplace and challenge racism and discrimination. Black members have many of the same concerns as other members regarding access to employment, pay, promotion and training. However, race discrimination can deepen the impact of problems faced in the workplace. UNISON South East’s Black members’ committee (known […]
Feeding back on September 2017’s Black members leadership and motion writing course
Reviewing the year at our 2017 Black members AGM and putting plans in place for next twelve months
I want it to act as a catalyst for permanent and irrevocable change, not just across our public services, but across the whole of society. We must make equality a […]
The 70th anniversary of Windrush takes place as the NHS as a whole marks its 70th year during 2018. UNISON will be celebrating the creation of the NHS, the single most loved organization in the UK and Windrush anniversary for the staff who work for the NHS. These are the staff from the “Windrush” families […]
Some people call this awareness "mindfulness", and it can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges. According to the Mental Health […]
Regional staff explained to members the purpose of self organisation, why UNISON focuses on these groups and why members should consider self organisation. In the […]
I want it to act as a catalyst for permanent and irrevocable change, not just across our public services, but across the whole of society...We must make equality a […]
Dear Friend We believe there should be an independent public inquiry into the Windrush scandal & the injustices faces by multi -generations & other communities who came to the UK from Commonwealth countries. We support this petition by the PCS Union which has been launched in my name on the union’s behalf. . The petition […]
Anyone can be infected by COVID-19. But it’s increasingly clear that that’s where the equality ends
The NHS is one of the most diverse organisations in the country, but in a recent survey of UNISON members working in the NHS, almost 11% of […]
UNISON has always actively challenged racism, and will always do so, wherever it raises its vile head
For any members of our community feeling angry, sad, scared, or frustrated we are here to support you
The taking of George Floyd’s life, like all the many atrocities before this, must not be in vain, but serve as a catalyst for the outpouring of pent up anger at the […]
UNISON has called on the leader of Wokingham Borough Council to clarify whether the authority will continue to support the Black Lives Matter campaign, as a matter of urgency. The call comes after Cllr John Halsall announced to a council meeting on 16 June that the campaign group had “become a political organisation” and Wokingham Borough Council could […]
