The conviction of Derek Chauvin must be the first step towards positive change to tackle racial injustice
The conviction of Derek Chauvin must be the first step towards positive change to tackle racial injustice
Living at the intersection of racism and sexism is far from easy. We are discriminated against for being Black and for being women, and we exist in both identities at all times. When trying to understand a Black woman’s experiences, intersectionality is an important consideration. Intersectional discrimination has only recently been recognised, at least in […]
A one hour webinar aimed at supporting UNISON stewards who want to learn more about how to move towards eradicating racism where you work. Topics covered: Examining the issues that might be affecting Black UNISON members right now Learning how to support Black members facing racism and discrimination in the workplace Identifying signs of systemic […]
UNISON has always actively challenged racism, and will always do so, wherever it raises its vile head
Feeding back on September 2017’s Black members leadership and motion writing course
UNISON has written to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) this week, calling for improved guidance for employers on how to protect their Black and other vulnerable workers during the pandemic.
Motion 4 - Equality is UNISON Business Motion - 52 - The Cost of Living Crisis and Black Workers If you are […]
Dave Prentis drew a line in the sand this afternoon, when he addressed the UNISON national delegate conference in Brighton saying that this autumn, we would make a stand
EPSU general secretary Jan Willem Goudriaan’s message to UNISON’s local government conference was that we could change Europe for the betterment of the majority of its people
Further details have been released by the TUC for anyone wanting to attend the national demonstration – Britain needs a pay rise – on 18 October in London
The UNISON welfare charity There for You can offer help to members on low incomes deal with the cost of school uniforms
Delegates at the EPSU congress in Toulouse debated the threat from two global trade treaties currently being negotiated
Recruitment is the name of the game in every region over the next four weeks – what is your branch doing
Recommendations include: the need for government to finance targeted support services; that challenging racism should be a key criteria […]
16-18 May: a great chance to meet, work, and socialise with other young members and learn some key skills