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A watershed moment in attitudes towards racism – remembering Stephen Lawrence

I want it to act as a catalyst for permanent and irrevocable change, not just across our public services, but across the whole of […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

30 years on – Stephen Lawrence Day

Date
22 April 2023

Stephen Lawrence Day was first celebrated in 2019 and takes place annually on 22 April, the date of Stephen’s death. The Day is marked officially in the British calendar as a celebration of Stephen’s life and legacy.

Event on the UNISON South East site.

It’s South Asian heritage month

South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) takes place from 18 July to 17 August and in 2023 the theme is ‘Stories to Tell’.

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Southampton celebrates Windrush Day 2023

Windrush Day should be a day of celebration. Unfortunately, the fight against racism still isn't over. As the Windrush generation continues to fight […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Black members autumn 2023 newsletter

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

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Regional Black Members Committee

Date
14 September 2023 12:00pm–1:30pm
Location
Online meeting

Our SOGs campaign for equality in the workplace and for improvements to legislation for workplaces and the wider […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Regional Black Members AGM 2023 and Network Day

Date
2 December 2023 10:00am–4:30pm
Location
UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY

Branches are invited to register delegations, nominations, and motions for the upcoming meeting of the SE Regional Black Members AGM.

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Proudly presenting our new Black members training passport

As part of our activities for UNISON 2023 Year of Black Workers, we have created this new bespoke programme of training for Black members.

Article on the UNISON South East 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.

Happy Diwali to all our South East members!

Celebrating the festival of lights

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Working for a world without racism

Unfortunately, due to road closures our coach arrived at the capital just after 1pm just in time to join […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

South East Equality Conference

Date
8 July 2022 9:30am–4:30pm
Location
UNISON Centre, London

Join us for the SE Equality conference!  You are invited to the UNISON South East Equality Conference […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Celebrating Black Women this International Women’s Day 2022 #BreaktheBias

In seeking gender equality, the mainstream women's movement lacks real inclusion in celebrating Black women’s achievements […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Stephen Lawrence Day 22nd April 2021

He was only 18 years old when he was brutally murdered in an unprovoked, racist attack Before his murder, Stephen had been waiting for a bus with a friend, who managed to escape unhurt, but […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Regional Black Members Committee

Date
1 July 2021 10:30am–11:30am
Location
Online meeting

Our SOGs campaign for equality in the workplace and for improvements to legislation for workplaces and the wider […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.