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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 […]
“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
These included motions on the mental health of young Black members and children, the fight against microaggressions in the workplace and the appropriate […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Who’s your inspiration/role model? My mum and grandad. My granddad, he was a big strong Black man. Nothing phased him. I came […]