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Organising to defeat the far right

With fascism on the rise, a workshop at the Black members’ conference explored how it can be defeated

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Too many unanswered questions

At the end of his speech, delegates at Black members’ conference gave Kye a standing ovation and collected donations in buckets to help fund the campaign. “I […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Young Black member of the year – ‘I’m just trying to fight injustice’

Speaking at the Black members’ conference in Bournemouth, she said: “I’m just trying to fight the injustice that we face. “I love […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

2020 Nelson Mandela Award presented to ‘pioneering’ woman

Yvonne Green honoured by Black members’ conference for going ‘above and beyond’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘Our strength comes from you’, president tells conference

She also thanked the committee for supporting disabled, LGBT+ and women members to strengthen the fight against all forms of prejudice. “Whatever form it […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘Getting actively involved with UNISON … got me out of the abyss’

However, there is currently a lack of detailed research to identify how Black women, LGBT+ women and those with disabilities are affected disproportionately despite much anecdotal evidence […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘This is our time’, Prentis tells Black members

On ‘Brexit Day’ Dave Prentis spoke of the importance of protection for immigrants and justice for the Windrush generation

Article on the UNISON National site.

‘It’s our responsibility to kick racism out of our society’

Show Racism the Red Card launches this year’s schools competition at UNISON Centre

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

International Women’s Day: Black women in UNISON

Date
6 – 8 March 2020
Location
Holiday Inn, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QL

You’re invited to this weekend event designed for Black Women in UNISON Eastern. About the weekend This event has been designed especially for Black Women in UNISON and will be facilitated by Angela Ishmael, an expert in diversity matters. The Eastern Region Women’s Committee recognises that Black Women make up a relatively low proportion of […]

Event on the UNISON Eastern site.

Black Members Conference

Date
31 January – 2 February 2020
Location
Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth BH2 5BH

Outcome

Event on the UNISON Greater London site.

Stopping the Rise in Racism and the Far Right Today

Date
25 January 2020 2:00pm–4:00pm
Location
Oxford Town Hall, St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1BX

Join UNISON Assistant General Secretary Roger McKenzie, Oxford MP Anneliese Dodds and other key speakers from Oxford Labour Party, Stand up to Racism and the Oxford Jewish Congregation at a final rally, part of the ’Never Again – Lessons of the Holocaust’ exhibition. The exhibition will run from Saturday 18th January until Monday 27th January inclusive. […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Menopause is a work issue

Image: Amanda Kendal Most women experience the menopause between the ages of 45 and 55 – in other words, while they’re working. Given that women make up […]

Magazine, UNISON people on the Magazine site.

UNISON celebrates the Amos Bursary

UNISON is a partner of the Amos Bursary, which supports talented year 12 students from challenging environments for a total of five years, through their university experience and into the world of work or further study

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON Northern’s Anti-Racism and Self-Organised Black Members’ work continues in Middlesbrough

UNISON’s Middlesbrough LG Branch was delighted to be able to participate in celebrating the second Black History Youth Awards Dinner hosted by Cultures CIC, in Middlesbrough Town Hall. UNISON Middlesbrough LG Branch has also become one of the sponsors of the event, supporting the vital community organising work which underpins the event. The awards celebrate […]

News on the UNISON Northern site.

Making the NHS a positive and friendly place for everyone

UNISON ‘proud’ to sponsor inaugural health BAME award as it launches Race for Equality campaign

News on the UNISON National site.