Many such “Windrush” families were among the first to go and work in the newly formed National Health Service which launched just two weeks after their arrival in the UK. To date […]
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I want it to act as a catalyst for permanent and irrevocable change, not just across our public services, but across the whole of […]
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Set and regularly review strategy to improve racial equality, diversity and inclusion so that the organisation reflects the communities it serves. Our […]
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“We are one team against racism, just as we are one team for patient care”
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A guest blog from Sandra Charles (pictured on right of image), UNISON South East deputy regional convenor
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South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) takes place from 18 July to 17 August and in 2023 the theme is ‘Stories to Tell’.
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Many deliver frontline services, and many are low paid. UNISON national officer for race equality Margaret Greer said: “The Year of Black Workers will focus UNISON on the important […]
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On 22 June, members of our Southampton District branch held an event to commemorate the incredible contribution of members of the Windrush generation to our communities.
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The latest edition of the UNISON South East Black members newsletter has been published now.
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As part of our activities for UNISON 2023 Year of Black Workers, we have created this new bespoke programme of training for Black members.
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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 […]
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Celebrating the festival of lights
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Unfortunately, due to road closures our coach arrived at the capital just after 1pm just in time to join […]
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In seeking gender equality, the mainstream women's movement lacks real inclusion in celebrating Black women’s achievements […]
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He was only 18 years old when he was brutally murdered in an unprovoked, racist attack Before his murder, Stephen had been waiting for a bus with a friend, who managed to escape unhurt, but […]
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