As Black History Month draws to a close, we teamed up with Aspire Black Suffolk to speak to students from Suffolk One about their future aspirations and why Black history is important to them.
News on the UNISON Eastern
site.
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Racism in all its forms is objectionable. Islamophobia is a more nuanced form of hate. UNISON recognises the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) definition of Islamophobia, which is as follows: ‘Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness’ This is just one description – there […]
Black members news on the UNISON National
site.
The fight for equality runs through everything we do the whole year round, says Tim Roberts
News, Regional Secretary’s Blog on the UNISON Eastern
site.
We’ve heard a lot about health inequalities since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, but what are they exactly? Health inequalities are the disparities in occurrence, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes between groups of people. Covid-19 has had a disproportionate impact on Black communities in the UK. A number of factors have contributed to this, including […]
Black members news on the UNISON National
site.
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- 15 October 2021 1:00pm–1:45pm
This Black History Month, UNISON Eastern region hosts a short webinar unpacking important questions relating to race, intersectionality and class within the modern trade union movement. Tell me more! Why do we use the term “Black” to define our self-organised group? What is intersectionality and is an understanding important to collective organising? What is wider […]
Event on the UNISON Eastern
site.
- Date
- 30 September 2021 5:00pm–6:00pm
UNISON’s National Women’s Committee autumn webinar.
Event on the UNISON National
site.
- Date
- 16 October 2021 9:30am–1:00pm
- Location
- Online
Join us for a one-day online celebration of Black History, featuring a talk from historian David Olusoga
Event on the UNISON South East
site.
- Date
- 15 October 2021 9:30am–4:30pm
- Location
- Online
Join us for a one-day online course on developing leadership skills for Black members, as part of Black History Month 2021.
Event on the UNISON South East
site.
Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the the contributions of African, Asian and Caribbean people to the economic, cultural and political life in the UK. We’ll be hosting a Black History Weekend 15-16 October, featuring historian David Olusoga.
Campaign on the UNISON South East
site.
- Date
- 11 August 2021 1:00pm–3:30pm
Join us to learn more about the work that the UNISON disabled Black network does and how you can get involved and help shape this work. This meeting will take place in the morning and it will be a virtual meeting. For more information contact: disabilityissues@unison.co.uk Outcome
Event on the UNISON National
site.
UNISON condemns the vile online racism towards the England football team
Article on the UNISON South East
site.
- Date
- 28 October 2021 6:00pm–7:30pm
- Location
- Online - Via Teams
The author of ‘for King and Another country will talk about her book
Event on the UNISON West Midlands
site.
- Date
- 21 October 2021 6:30pm–7:30pm
- Location
- Online - Via Teams
An introduction to the world of genealogy
Event on the UNISON West Midlands
site.
- Date
- 19 October 2021 6:30pm–7:30pm
- Location
- Online - Via Teams
Building Our New Normal – Work & Emotional Justice
Event on the UNISON West Midlands
site.
- Date
- 14 October 2021 6:00pm–7:30pm
- Location
- Online - Via Teams
UNISONS Race Protocol sets out a clear process for dealing with Race discrimination cases, UNISON West Midlands Case Referral Unit Lead and a representative from Thompsons Solicitors will explain the protocol and discuss dealing with discrimination cases
Event on the UNISON West Midlands
site.