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Black members’ conference vows to continue the legacy of the Year of Black Workers

Continued activism is crucial as the government accused of ‘writing a new chapter in the history of racism in the UK’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘I am a young, Black, thriving woman. And my mental health matters’

Image: Rod Leon Mental health, especially for young people, was one of the major themes of this year’s national Black […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON ‘unequivocally condemns’ Tory donor’s ‘horrific abuse’

‘No woman in public life should have to accept this kind of abuse and intimidation’

Article on the UNISON National site.

London employers signed up to UNISON’s anti-racism charter

Greater London Authority Barking and Dagenham Council Southwark Council Islington Council Hackney Council South London & Maudsley NHS Trust Merton Council Barts Health NHS Trust  Westminster City Council Enfield Council University of West London Lambeth Council Brent Council

News on the UNISON Greater London site.

Barts Health signs UNISON’s anti-racism charter

UNISON London regional secretary Jo Galloway said: “It’s great to see the largest NHS trust in London making this commitment to being an anti-racist employer. “Signing the charter […]

News on the UNISON Greater London site.

A tribute to Skip Bawa, a dedicated trade unionist and antiracist campaigner

This tribute to Skip Bawa (27 June 1956 – 21 February 2024) was written by Bill Acharjee, UNISON activist and member of UNISON South East’s Black members committee. It will appear in a forthcoming edition of our regional Black members newsletter. As a region, we will always honour Skip’s outstanding contribution to our union. It […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

UNISON will continue to strengthen the Race for Equality campaign

‘Racism exists in the NHS’ – a report shows, for instance, 63% of Black workers feel they’re subjected to greater scrutiny than white colleagues

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Read our regional Black members spring 2024 newsletter

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

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Champion anti-racism in your workplace

Our organisation will Have a clear and visible race equality policy championed by leadership. Have a clear and visible anti-racism programme of initiatives and […]

Campaign on the UNISON South East site.

Diane Abbott is an inspiration to many people

They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors. Media contacts: Liz Chinchen M: 07778 158175 E: press@unison.co.uk Anthony Barnes […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.