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Barts Health signs UNISON’s anti-racism charter

UNISON London regional secretary Jo Galloway said: “It’s great to see the largest NHS trust in London making this commitment to being an anti-racist employer. “Signing the charter […]

News on the UNISON Greater London site.

London employers signed 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

News on the UNISON Greater London site.

UNISON ‘unequivocally condemns’ Tory donor’s ‘horrific abuse’

Diane Abbott MP has been a significant public figure since 1987, the first to open doors into political leadership for Black women. No woman in public life should have to accept […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

‘I am a young, Black, thriving woman. And my mental health matters’

Image: Rod Leon In 2002, a leaked NHS report noted that Black children and adults were continuing to be failed by mental health services […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Black members’ conference vows to continue the legacy of the Year of Black Workers

Conference further called on the national committee to: Work with regional Black members’ […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON given go-ahead to join judicial review of government inaction over Windrush

High Court will hear how former home secretary Suella Braverman reneged on key recommendations from the Windrush scandal inquiry

News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON announces 2024 Nelson Mandela Award winner

Ameen Hadi was nominated as a passionate and dedicated anti-racist and advocate for equality, equity, diversity and inclusion

Article on the UNISON National site.

Islington and Hackney become the latest London Council’s to sign UNISON’s anti-racism charter

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 […]

News on the UNISON Greater London site.

Black Activists Development Programme

TUC Midlands invite you to join their Black Activist Development Programme Overview This programme for Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic workers will give you the confidence and key skills to influence your union structures. Aim of the programme The aim of this programme is to identify, empower and enable Black members and activists interested in […]

Page on the UNISON East Midlands site.

Norfolk celebrates Year of Black Workers

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.” […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

Five questions for Black History Month: Sophilia Matengenzara

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 […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

Five questions for Black History Month: Brian Pereira

Brian Periera is one of our regional Black members group co-chairs. He’s the next Black activist to take part in our 5 Questions series this Black History Month. Who are you? I’m Brian Pereira. I’m communications officer, chair, Black members officer and Labour Link officer for UNISON Essex Police branch. Why is Black History Month […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

Five questions for Black History Month: Glenn Carrington

Ambulance worker Glenn Carrington holds the Eastern general seat on UNISON’s national executive council. He’s the next person to take the 5 Questions challenge for Black History Month. Who are you? Glenn Carrington, AKA The Bear. I was the first Black paramedic in Cambridgeshire Ambulance Service, now part of the East of England Ambulance Service, and […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

Five questions for Black History Month: Firdos Finch

Firdos Finch fits being co-chair of our regional Black members group into her day job and a host of other UNISON duties. And she’s also found the time to take our 5 Questions challenge for Black History Month 2023. Who are you? I am Firdy Finch and I am branch secretary at UNISON Essex. I […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

Five questions for Black History Month: Lloyd Ledgister

Next up to take the five questions challenge for Black History Month is Lloyd Ledgister of the regional Black members committee. Who are you? My name is Lloyd Ledgister Cambridgeshire Constabulary Branch Why is Black History Month important to you? Black history generally is important to me. It’s an opportunity to recognise how Black people […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.