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Five questions for Black History Month: Brian Pereira

Brian Periera is one of our regional Black members group co-chairs. He’s the next Black activist to take part in our 5 Questions series this Black History Month. Who are you? I’m Brian Pereira. I’m communications officer, chair, Black members officer and Labour Link officer for UNISON Essex Police branch. Why is Black History Month […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

Five questions for Black History Month: Glenn Carrington

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 […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

Five questions for Black History Month: Firdos Finch

Firdos Finch fits being co-chair of our regional Black members group into her day job and a host of other UNISON duties. 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 Essex. I […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

Five questions for Black History Month: Lloyd Ledgister

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 […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

Pioneering anti-racism charter is launched in East Midlands

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. […]

Article, News on the UNISON East Midlands site.

Saluting our sisters @ Eastleigh

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 […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Black History Month 2023 events

Get involved with activities and events to celebrate Black History Month 2023

Article on the UNISON South East site.

UNISON Party Night (Year of The Black Workers Event)

Date
25 November 2023 8:00pm–11:30pm
Location
Cowley Workers Social Club, Between Towns Road, Oxford, OX4 3LZ

To celebrate 2023 Year of Black Workers, our Oxfordshire Health and Oxford City branches have organised a party night at the Cowley Workers Social Club in Oxford. the event is open to all UNISON Black members and includes a sit down meal and live music from Sir Sambo Sound. Cost: – £5 for members of […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Challenging the hostile environment

Date
10 October 2023 1:00pm–2:00pm
Location
Online event

From Windrush to the workplace we will be talking about UNISON’s campaign to defend migrant workers, refugees and Black communities. To register, please email l.obadiah@unison.co.uk […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Guest blog: Black History Month 2023

You could invite guests speakers to a branch event or ask local Black workers to tell their stories of how work and social life has been for them in UK. Get involved, if you […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

UNISON at Notting Hill Carnival

We will also showcase UNISON's Year of Black Workers merchandise. The Carnival attracts thousands of young people from a variety of backgrounds, many […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Regional Black Members Committee

Date
12 October 2023 11:50am–1:30pm
Location
Online meeting

The Regional Black Members Committee represents Black members at a regional level, helping to develop campaigns and inform policy.

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Council leaders in Sheffield commit to tackle racism with help of UNISON

Senior figures from Sheffield City Council have again committed to rooting out racism at the authority, at an event organised by UNISON today (Tuesday).  The Race Equality Commission assessed the council to be “institutionally racist” and introduced a three-year improvement plan to change culture, structures, processes, policies and systems.  UNISON City of Sheffield branch arranged […]

Uncategorized on the UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside site.

Smashing the Disability and Race Pay Gaps – A Year of Black Workers webinar

Date
6 September 2023 12:30pm–1:30pm

This online event will hear from Kudsia Batool, TUC Head of Equality, and Gloria Mills, UNISON National Secretary for Equalities, on the pay inequalities faced by Black disabled workers and what we need to do to address this.

Event on the UNISON National site.

POSTPONED: Regional Black Members Committee: Passing the Torch

Date
13 September 2023 2:30pm–6:00pm
Location
City Hall Newham, E16 1ZE

New date to be announced The Greater London Regional Black Members Committee is hosting an event at City Hall (Newham) on the 13th September. This inter-generational event is an opportunity for members of varying ages to come together to share ideas and learn from each another. Places will be confirmed following registration. Outcome

Event on the UNISON Greater London site.