We have an exciting training session coming up next month, for our Black members who sit on our Black Members Regional Committee and we are also opening it up to newly elected Black member reps and Black members who are interested in becoming more involved in UNISON. The focus will be on Confidence Building and […]
The conviction of Derek Chauvin must be the first step towards positive change to tackle racial injustice
We are discriminated against for being Black and for being women, and we exist in both identities at all times. When trying to […]
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 […]
I have real concerns over a secondary spike in infections before we have adequately recovered from the first. The government has now lost any moral authority […]
Feeding back on September 2017’s Black members leadership and motion writing course
Pam Sian, the chair of the UNISON national health and safety committee and a member of the national Black members’ committee, said: “As a Black worker, this […]
Motion 4 - Equality is UNISON Business Motion - 52 - The Cost of Living Crisis and Black Workers If you are attending conference, please think about speaking on these important motions. The […]
This meant that the debates to follow would not form a policy of the NBMC but instead inform and guide its work. Guest Speakers Conference was […]
In February 2014, Hydrogen Cyanide was carried from a landfill site by floodwaters and found in the home of 7-year-old Zane Gbangbola, who tragically died. The authorities claimed the land was toxic-free and uncontaminated until the BBC exposed the deliberate misleading of the public. Zane’s Law Campaign Zane’ family launched the Zane’s Law campaign at […]
UNISON national secretary for equalities Gloria Mills commented: "This verdict is about holding Derek Chauvin to account for his […]
UNISON’s national Black members’ committee wishes ’a blessed Ramadan Mubarak to our Muslim members’ and highlights guidance on staying safe
Questions asked about make-up of commission set up by Number 10 in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests
“Black staff and students must have the same opportunities to develop their studies and careers as their white counterparts.”
Findings of risk assessments must be implemented
