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This charter was the work of the Eastern Black workers self-organised group and regional network of Black UNISON staff. The Anti-Racism Charter is a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Get involved with activities and events to celebrate 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 […]

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

“It’s great to be here with colleagues from UNISON who are driving forward their Year of Black Workers, and we’re really happy to be partnering with them.” Sheffield City Council leader Tom Hunt […]

It comes in response to a survey by UNISON in London of 1,000 black workers. This revealed that only 30% felt their employer took race equality seriously. Additionally, half […]

The latest edition of the UNISON South East Black members newsletter has been published now

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.

South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) takes place from 18 July to 17 August and in 2023 the theme is ‘Stories to Tell’.

Featuring Sandra Charles – UNISON South East deputy regional convenor

Nominations are open now for UNISON’s Nelson Mandela Award 2024.

UNISON Greater London Region was proud to host our Windrush 75 Regional Event last night, to celebrate the Windrush Generation and the vital contribution of Black workers to UNISON and London’s public services. Windrush has become a symbolic moment in the story of the Black British contribution to the UK and the broader post war […]

Suella Braverman has abandoned the commitment to key measures that would prevent another Windrush scandal