This year is UNISON’s Year of Black Workers UNISON has 185,000 Black members, most of whom work in health and local government services, with significant numbers working in social care and schools. Many deliver frontline services, and many are low paid. UNISON national officer for race equality Margaret Greer said: “The Year of Black Workers […]
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Delegates make their voices heard at Scottish city’s International Conference Centre
- Date
- 28 March 2022 12:00pm–1:30pm
- Location
- TBC
Branches are invited to register delegations, nominations, and motions for the upcoming meeting of the SE Regional Black Members AGM.
- Date
- 9 December 2022 10:00am–12:30pm
- Location
- UNISON Centre, London
The Regional Black Members Committee represents Black members at a regional level, helping to develop campaigns and inform policy.
Southampton District branch are hosting a lunchtime event where guest speakers will discuss a range of subjects around mental health and the cost of living crisis, with debt and well-being advice and more. Beginning at 12:30pm, the event at the John Hansard Gallery on Thursday 15th December will include lunch, mince pies and sherry! To book your place, […]
The branch hope their new toolkit will aid members in identifying and confronting racism in the workplace
Black Members in the South East unite this October
Celebrating the festival of lights
- Date
- 6 September 2022 10:30am–4:30pm
- Location
- Online event
This online workshop will cover: Equality in UNISON Introduction to equality legislation Equality and your role as a rep Equality in the UNISON branch If you would like to register to attend please email educationse@unison.co.uk with your membership number and course code 08-22-0096 Outcome
- Date
- 29 July 2022 10:30am–12:00pm
- Location
- Online event
This online workshop will cover: Understanding racism in the workplace and awareness of the tools to tackle it. Being aware of why people do not speak out when they are victims or witness racism. Being aware of support organisations that are there to help report racism. Understanding what an employer should be doing to protect […]
On 12 February 2022, Rosita Ellis became the first Black woman to be elected to the most senior elected position in UNISON South East.
Guest blog from University of Brighton’s Bill Acharjee
- Date
- 8 July 2022 9:30am–4:30pm
- Location
- UNISON Centre, London
Everyone is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect. The ability to live and work without prejudice is a fundamental right, regardless of your background, identity and experiences. Join us for the SE Equality conference! You are invited to the UNISON South East Equality Conference which will help to equip your branch with […]
Guest blog from Regional Convenor and Black Members Committee Chair Rosita Ellis for International Women’s Day 2022
- Date
- 22 September 2022 12:00pm–1:30pm
- Location
- Online meeting
The Regional Black Members Committee represents Black members at a regional level, helping to develop campaigns and inform policy.