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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 […]

“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

“My project started when I was a child. So this needs to change now.” Conference agreed actions that will ensure consideration for all patients’ and service […]

At the same time, both UNISON and civil rights group the Black Equity Organisation (BEO) were granted permission to ‘intervene’, or join the case. Each will be able to give […]

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 […]

The charter, which aims to tackle racism in the public sector, commits organisations and their leaders to having a clear and visible race equality policy, as well as programme of […]

Communicating as an effective trade unionist. Becoming an effective leader. Making change through politics. Networking opportunities with leading union officials and political figures […]

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 […]

Who’s your inspiration/role model? Nelson Mandela is my role model. He fought against apartheid, which perpetuated injustices […]

Who’s your inspiration/role model? Cyril James, a writer, a revolutionary, a sportsman, an intellect. Why did you get involved in […]