In 2015, the National Black Members’ Conference established the Nelson Mandela Award, to be presented each year to a member who has ‘gone above and beyond’ for Black people – within the union and in the wider society. Amongst our Black membership we recognise that there is an abundance of talent and that many people […]
The findings and recommendations in the final report reinforce our calls, including: The government must go further and set out an urgent plan for tackling […]
The stakes are too high for employers to get this wrong
As the first week of Ramadan fasting comes to a close, UNISON has been working across regions to ensure Muslims members are supported during this important month
UNISON’s Annual Black History Event attracts up to 150 attendees and brings together Black union members, activists and the local community. The event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the shared history and the achievements of Black people. UNISON’s Annual Black History Event attracts up to 150 attendees and brings together Black union members, activists […]
National meeting for all UNISON Black Disabled members National Disabled Members Black Caucus Network Days Free event with lunch provided. Travel costs met nationally. Meet other Black disabled members, including your reps on the National Disabled Members Committee. These meetings have been arranged to allow space for members from under-represented groups within disabled members […]
Gordon McKay uses speech to damn a government working to ‘undermine and punish working people’
Speaking at UNISON’s annual Black Members Conference today (Friday) in Llandudno, general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Last the NHS celebrated its 70th anniversary, yet the descendants of those that came from Africa, Asia and the Caribbean to help build it are still facing barriers.
The Birkenhead-born centre-forward, who had a dark complexion, was subjected to racist comments as he walked off the pitch at […]
Annual meeting for all UNISON disabled Black members National Disabled Members Network Days A voice for you at disabled members UNISON conference! These meetings have been arranged to allow space for members from under represented groups within disabled members self organisation to network and organise and to ensure they have better access to the disabled […]
Density will create power, says Margaret McKee, and help build a world where all people are treated with respect
A plenary sessions and discussion – fighting racism and mobilising for the mass UN Demonstration on 17 March Workshops include Challenging and fighting Islamophobia, institutional racism, solidarity with migrant workers and Brexit and the free movement of labour, and tackling the myths about immigration. Conference is supported by the TUC, UNISON, Unite, CWU, PCS, NUT, UCU, […]
Last year nearly 5,000 UNISON members took part in our equality survey. Take part this year and you might win a holiday.
But while they are “experiencing isolation,” when the union gets its organising and recruitment right, "we can see Black workers becoming developed as activists, as stewards and […]
His vision was for a truly united South Africa and he became a powerful global figure of resistance. UNISON is […]
