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UNISON Returns to Notting Hill Carnival

We continue to support this campaign for justice and accountability. The Mass Cycle represents a mixture of costumes from Sunshine […]

Black members news on the UNISON National site.

Message of Support for the Chris Kaba Campaign

24 year-old Chris Kaba was killed following a police car pursuit on 5 September which ended in South London. An inquest into Mr Kaba’s death will be opened on 4 October. In a statement the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it would “explore all of the circumstances surrounding the unarmed father-to-be, including whether […]

Black members news on the UNISON National site.

Black Lives Matter

Yes, at times this can be difficult, but discomfort leads to change. We need to set up an anti-racist steering group – which will include […]

Black members news, News on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Power and unity – the theme for this year’s Black History Month

The struggle for positive change in the workplace is intrinsically linked to fighting racism and discrimination and […]

Article, General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.

Happy Diwali to all our South East members!

Celebrating the festival of lights

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Celebrating Black History Month 2022

Black Members in the South East unite this October

Article, News on the UNISON South East site.

University of Brighton branch release Anti-racism Toolkit

The branch hope their new toolkit will aid members in identifying and confronting racism in the workplace

Article, Black members news on the UNISON South East site.

Healthcare assistants at Kings College Hospital win campaign to move to a higher pay band

It took a lot of hard work, but the reward and success of our campaign has made it worth the effort." UNISON Greater London area organiser Remmi Sexton said: “We welcome this move by Kings […]

health news, News, Press release on the UNISON Greater London site.

Learn about mental health and the cost of living with Southampton District

Southampton District branch are hosting a lunchtime event where guest speakers will discuss a range of subjects around mental health and the cost of living crisis, with debt and well-being advice and more. Beginning at 12:30pm, the event at the John Hansard Gallery on Thursday 15th December will include lunch, mince pies and sherry! To book your place, […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Nelson Mandela Award Winner 2023 – Carol Sewell

She has held positions on the TUC Race Relations Committee, the Anti-Racism Taskforce and was elected the ‘BAME’ Labour Representative on the National Labour Forum. “Carol […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Justice for Ricky

October 2022 marked the 25th Anniversary of Lakhvinder ‘Ricky’ Reel’s death. Ricky, a 20-year-old student, and his friends were the victims of a racist attack in London. His body was later pulled from the Thames. Ricky’s mother, Sukhdev Reel says “Ricky had everything to live for. He was on a work placement in Central London, […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘Let’s raise the bar,’ Christina McAnea tells Black members

“COVID-19 revealed the truth, didn’t it?” Ms McAnea said. “Of institutional racism, for all to see. Black workers are more likely to be on the frontline, more likely to be low-paid […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

East Midlands Black Members AGM 2023

The Black members AGM is happening on Wednesday 8 February 2023, 1300-1700 at the Highfields Community Centre, 96 Melbourne Street, Leicester, LE2 0DS. Registration opens at 1300 and the meeting begins at 1400. If you would like to attend, request the the Teams link or register your menu choices please click the button below. Contact […]

Page on the UNISON East Midlands site.

Activists gather in Edinburgh to launch Year of Black Workers

Delegates make their voices heard at Scottish city’s International Conference Centre

Article, Black members news, News on the UNISON South East site.

Year of Black Workers 2023

The running theme for the National Black Members Conference - and throughout the year 2023 - will be “establishing legacy to generate change”. Key Dates - Event ideas Below are […]

Page on the UNISON South East site.