The 70th anniversary of Windrush takes place as the NHS as a whole marks its 70th year during 2018. UNISON will be celebrating the creation of the NHS, the single most loved organization in the UK and Windrush anniversary for the staff who work for the NHS. These are the staff from the “Windrush” families […]
22 April 2018 marked the 25th anniversary of the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence in 1993
UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter asks organisations to commit to taking anti-racism seriously in all processes, polices and procedures, training, progression opportunities, and in pay. In a society where racism is systemic, being non-racist isn’t enough. Everybody has a role to play in actively challenging racial discrimination at its roots. The Anti-Racism Charter has been developed to […]
The motion ‘Challenging racism in the NHS’, noted that data from the NHS Workforce Race Equalities Standard (WRES) continues to show that higher levels of Black workers are […]
A guest blog from Sandra Charles (pictured on right of image), UNISON South East deputy regional convenor
South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) takes place from 18 July to 17 August and in 2023 the theme is ‘Stories to Tell’.
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 […]
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.
The latest edition of the UNISON South East Black members newsletter has been published now
As part of our activities for UNISON 2023 Year of Black Workers, we have created this new bespoke programme of training for Black members.
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 is with […]
Celebrating the festival of lights
Guest blog from University of Brighton’s Bill Acharjee
Guest blog from Regional Convenor and Black Members Committee Chair Rosita Ellis for International Women’s Day 2022
Stephen Lawrence Day on 22nd April 2021. The third national Stephen Lawrence Day, which takes place on Thursday 22 April 2021 On 22 April 1993, Stephen Lawrence was murdered in a racially motivated attack, carried out by a group of white men. As the 28th anniversary of Stephen’s murder approaches, his mother, Baroness Doreen Lawrence […]
