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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 […]

Some people call this awareness "mindfulness", and it can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges. According to the Mental Health […]

Featuring Sandra Charles – UNISON South East deputy regional convenor

Get involved with activities and events to celebrate Black History Month 2023

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

Black Members in the South East unite this October

On 12 February 2022, Rosita Ellis became the first Black woman to be elected to the most senior elected position in UNISON South East.

Since the AGM in 2020, work has been underway to identify barriers to participation with our regional democracy and identify new initiatives to grow activism in our region

– Black workers shared their experiences (names have been changed)​: – Council worker John (39) said: “I have underlying health issues but am being bullied […]

October is Black History Month, and we hear from Rosita Ellis, chair of the Regional Black Members Committee

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

Regional staff explained to members the purpose of self organisation, why UNISON focuses on these groups and why members should consider self organisation. In the […]

On 21 February, Bill Acharjee from the Black members committee attended a cross party roundtable event in Portcullis House aimed at combatting racism

The UNISON South East Equality Calendar for 2023 is now live! View this year’s equality calendar Equality is at the heart of everything we do as a union, and we want to make it as easy as possible for UNISON members to get involved. We hope it will be useful for you in knowing when […]