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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 […]

We are discriminated against for being Black and for being women, and we exist in both identities at all times. When trying to […]

“In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist. We must be anti-racist”  Angela Davis Saturday 20 March 2021 marks the UN anti-racism Day of Action. Regrettably the effect of the global pandemic meant that demonstrations set to take place last year had to be postponed. However, an exciting online gathering event will replace […]

This was the government’s opportunity to prepare for exactly what is happening now-the second wave of the pandemic-and prioritise the safety of Black […]

IAM also highlights why it is crucial for Muslims to report Islamophobic hate crimes to authorities, for accurate data to be collected and […]

The stakes are too high for employers to get this wrong, says UNISON

We must also deal with the situations we face today and look forward to the future.   Recent events in the US, with the brutal killing of George […]

UNISON are also asking for assurances that Cllr Halsall’s remarks do not represent Council policy, but merely his own […]

The taking of George Floyd’s life, like all the many atrocities before this, must not be in vain, but serve as a catalyst for the outpouring of pent up anger at the […]

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UNISON has always actively challenged racism, and will always do so, wherever it raises its vile head

Show Racism the Red Card has launched a new video which follows the stories of frontline NHS staff as they recount their experience of racial discrimination at work. The film has contributions from UNISON members and Roger McKenzie, Assistant General Secretary of UNISON, along with a number of high profile footballers from Show Racism the […]

Anyone can be infected by COVID-19. But it’s increasingly clear that that’s where the equality ends

Dear Friend We believe there should be an independent public inquiry into the Windrush scandal & the injustices faces by multi -generations & other communities who came to the UK from Commonwealth countries. We support this petition by the PCS Union which has been launched in my name on the union’s behalf. . The petition […]

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