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 […]
The phrase ‘Black Lives Matter’ was seen across our screens and streets following the murder of George Floyd in Minnesota. Black communities asked society and organisations like UNISON, what they would do to tackle racism and discrimination head on. There is a need to demonstrate with actions how we are committed to being an anti-racist […]
COVID-19 has had a disproportionate impact on Black workers and communities and it is vital to focus on challenging racism in the workplace
Celebrating the festival of lights
Black Members in the South East unite this October
The branch hope their new toolkit will aid members in identifying and confronting racism in the workplace
Wednesday 2 November 2022 For immediate release Healthcare assistants at Kings College Hospital win campaign to move to a higher pay band Kings College Hospital has announced plans to review all pay banding of their healthcare assistants following a campaign by UNISON. The staff, many of whom are currently on band 2, are regularly carrying […]
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, […]
We are delighted to announce that Carol Sewell has won the 2023 Nelson Mandela Award. Carol says “In my early retirement year, I am so blessed. I couldn’t believe that I was chosen. It is a great honour to accept this award from the National Black Members Committee and I would like to thank everyone […]
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, […]
Welcoming UNISON’s Year of Black Workers, the general secretary said: “Our union is stronger because of our Black members”
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 […]
Delegates make their voices heard at Scottish city’s International Conference Centre
UNISON national officer for race equality Margaret Greer said: “The Year of Black Workers will focus UNISON on the important issues that affect Black members and their everyday lives, with […]
The UNISON South East Equality Calendar for 2023 is now live! View this year’s equality calendar Equality is at the heart of everything we do as a union, and we want to make it as easy as possible for UNISON members to get involved. We hope it will be useful for you in knowing when […]
