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Recruit to fight racism, say Eastern Black members

"By joining UNISON, Black workers become part of a massive organisation that has a proud track record of tackling racism in the public […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Help save the equality duty

Sign a new petition to protect the public sector equality duty from the government’s so-called war on red tape

Article on the UNISON National site.

What keeps you awake at night?

Take the UNISON survey and get the chance to win a mini e-reader

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON condemns ‘shocking and horrific’ murder of soldier Lee Rigby

They voted to organise a high-profile anti-racism campaign, working with organisations such as Hope not Hate, Unite against Fascism and other trade unions to organise either on the […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Delegates vote to kick racism out of football

It works to challenge discrimination, encourage inclusive practices and work for positive change. UNISON, which is already affiliated to Show Racism the Red Card, also plans to write to the FA […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Delegates discuss motions on equalities issues and the cuts

Delegates at UNISON’s local government conference completed their conference this afternoon with a series of debates around equalities issues and the cuts

Article on the UNISON National site.

Conference hears of impact of cuts on Black people

Two fifths of Black workers live in low-income households: more than the national average

Article on the UNISON National site.

Help fight back against the attack on the equality duty

You can help the fight back against attacks on the equality duty by asking your MP to ask them to sign an early day motion reaffirming commitment to the duty

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON condemns racists for capitalising on soldier’s murder

June meeting of NEC also notes success of recruitment drive, sends support to Mid Yorkshire members and prepares for delegates conference

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON hosts the launch of Show Racism the Red Card schools’ toolkit

UNISON Northern regions hosts launch of Show Racism the Red Card schools’ toolkit

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON gives evidence to the equality duty review

The original race equality duty represented a sea-change in public policy, away from a reactive, sticking-plaster response to discrimination to a proactive […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

NBMC conference decisions now available

A full record is now available of all this year’s conference decisions

Article on the UNISON National site.

Black members stress need to build the union

Debates see commitment to encourage young members and voting

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON membership and the EDL, SDL and WDL

The NEC meeting on 5 December 2012 agreed that membership of, or support for, the English, Welsh and Scottish Defence Leagues is incompatible with UNISON membership

Article on the UNISON National site.

Helping members after the floods

This comes in a a bulletin that gives practical advice to those who might be and have been affected by flooding, advice on dealing with their insurance […]

Article on the UNISON National site.