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UNISON looks back at the group of Black workers who came together with the community and Martin Luther King Jr to demand basic rights at work

Six nurses, midwives and health visitors from a range of disciplines received recognition for their contribution to Black communities

Debates see commitment to encourage young members and voting

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

UNISON help and advice for branches dealing with members who have been affected by the recent floods is now available

Thanet UNISON sends out strong message with football event for local young people

The marches in London, Glasgow and Belfast will send the government a strong message that people want a Future that Works

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

Date

13 July 2021 6:30pm–7:30pm

Location

Online - Via Teams

The Indian Farmers Dispute, how it came about and what’s happened so far..

Date

12 October 2021 6:30pm–8:00pm

Location

Online - Via Teams

A Panel will discuss being Black in UK Politics and explore how to improve representation.

UNISON Eastern Black members group co-chairs Firdy Finch and Brian Pereira and regional secretary Tim Roberts report on the launch of UNISON Eastern’s new Anti-Racism Charter

The NHS clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) across Suffolk and north east Essex have become the first in the country to sign up to UNISON’s anti-racism charter. The pledge ensures, within the first 12 months, the organisation has implemented a clear and visible race equality policy, a programme of anti-racism initiatives and actions and ensures there […]

Public-sector employers in the East of England must ensure all staff have robust, up to date risk assessments to protect the health and lives of Black workers as coronavirus infections rise, says UNISON today. It follows newly published UNISON research showing more than half of Black* staff (57%) working in the NHS, care homes and […]

On the 75th anniversary of the SS Windrush arriving at Tilbury Docks, Chair of the East Midlands Regional Black Members Network Gilly Anglin-Jarrett shares her thoughts. On June 22, 1948, the SS Windrush docked in England on its journey from the Caribbean and Mexico with over 1,000 passengers from different nations, including over 800 from […]

Saturday 19 March will see events and actions around the world for UN Anti-Racism day and UNISON East Midlands is proudly standing up to be counted. Will you be there too? UN Anti Racism Day will bring together Stand Up To Racism supporters and allies from across trade unions, faith groups, politicians and campaigns to […]