Pictured above Karen Lynn Hackney joint branch secretary, Caroline Woodley Mayor of Hackney, Cllr Carole Williams Cabinet Member for Employment, Human Resources and Equalities, Joan Madden YOTBW Lead and Matt Paul Hackney joint branch secretary. Islington and Hackney have become the latest local authorities in the capital to sign up to UNISON’s anti-racism charter. The […]
UNISON members from across Norfolk flocked to the County Hall Social Club at the end of October to celebrate Year of Black Workers. There were a range of speakers from Norfolk branches of UNISON and the regional Black members’ group, with special guest Ruth Pearson speaking about the Grunwick and Gate Gourmet disputes, two battles […]
Rounding off this year’s Black History Month 5 Questions challenge is Sophilia from University of Hertfordshire UNISON. Here’s what she has to say. 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 with an opportunity […]
Who’s your inspiration/role model? Cyril James, a writer, a revolutionary, a sportsman, an intellect. Why did you get involved in […]
Who’s your inspiration/role model? My mum and grandad. My granddad, he was a big strong Black man. Nothing phased him. I came […]
Who’s your inspiration/role model? My inspiration is Martin Luther King Jn. He was involved with the civil rights movement in USA […]
Who’s your inspiration/role model? My parents are my role models. They are no longer alive, however their values of working hard […]
The Charter underpins the role of Anti-Racism Champions, who will work alongside organisational leaders to challenge Racism internally and externally wherever it arises in relation to the […]
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 […]
Get involved with activities and events to celebrate Black History Month 2023
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 […]
We are celebrating Black History Month and 2023 Year of Black Workers. This is an online event with UNISON policy officer Narmada Thiranagama taking place on Microsoft Teams. 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. Outcome
So, 43 years on, what has changed? I am writing to encourage every Black member to celebrate Black History Month in their teams […]
UNISON joined love Music, Hate Racism, Stand Up to Racism and the National Education Union on a float at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival
The Regional Black Members Committee represents Black members at a regional level, helping to develop campaigns and inform policy.
