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High Court will hear how former home secretary Suella Braverman reneged on key recommendations from the Windrush scandal inquiry

Ameen Hadi was nominated as a passionate and dedicated anti-racist and advocate for equality, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Date

1 February 2024 2:00pm–7:00pm

Location

UNISON Centre, Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY.

Register here As we all know, 2023 was UNISON’s Year of the Black Worker which we launched at our Regional Council AGM back in February last year. To celebrate our achievements, and to come together to discuss how we continue with what we’ve achieved not just into 2024, but for years to come – we […]

It also includes promoting a diverse workforce, addressing the impact of racism on staff wellbeing, and regularly reviewing strategies to […]

TUC Midlands invite you to join their Black Activist Development Programme Overview This programme for Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic workers will give you the confidence and key skills to influence your union structures. Aim of the programme The aim of this programme is to identify, empower and enable Black members and activists interested in […]

Norfolk County activist Jean Haslam added: “It was wonderful to be able to host this for UNISON Year of Black Workers and we hope it inspired others to get involved in their union.” […]

Who are you? Sophilia Matengenzara, Black members officer and rep, University of Hertfordshire branch. Why is Black History Month important to you? It is important because it provides me […]

I'm communications officer, chair, Black members officer and Labour Link officer for UNISON Essex Police branch. Why is Black History Month important to you? Black History Month is a […]

Ambulance worker Glenn Carrington holds the Eastern general seat on UNISON’s national executive council. He’s the next person to take the 5 Questions challenge for Black History Month. Who are you? Glenn Carrington, AKA The Bear. I was the first Black paramedic in Cambridgeshire Ambulance Service, now part of the East of England Ambulance Service, and […]

And she’s also found the time to take our 5 Questions challenge for Black History Month 2023. Who are you? I am Firdy Finch and I am branch secretary at UNISON […]

Next up to take the five questions challenge for Black History Month is Lloyd Ledgister of the regional Black members committee. Who are you? My name is Lloyd Ledgister Cambridgeshire Constabulary Branch Why is Black History Month important to you? Black history generally is important to me. It’s an opportunity to recognise how Black people […]

UNISON East Midlands have launched a pioneering initiative to tackle racism with a new anti-racism charter and workplace champion programme. The Charter represents a joint commitment from UNISON and the Employer to Black workers in your workplace. It is the product of joint working between UNISON staff, activists and employers from across the East Midlands. […]

Date

10 October 2023 12:00pm–2:00am

Location

Eastleigh House

UNISON is celebrating October as Black History Month, which this year is themed on Saluting our Sisters. The Eastleigh Borough Black members group will be holding an event to help celebrate the contribution of Black workers to UK society. Come along and meet UNISON representatives near the lift at Eastleigh House next Tuesday 10 October […]

Getting informed about the issues, finding out more about Black history, and understanding how we all have a part […]

Date

25 November 2023 8:00pm–11:30pm

Location

Cowley Workers Social Club, Between Towns Road, Oxford, OX4 3LZ

Cost: – £5 for members of Oxfordshire Health and Oxford City branches of UNISON. – £10 for everyone else […]