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 […]
UNISON has always actively challenged racism, and will always do so, wherever it raises its vile head
Feeding back on September 2017’s Black members leadership and motion writing course
The Regional Black Members Committee represents Black members at a regional level, helping to develop campaigns and inform policy.
“However, it does not go far enough – especially with so many workers being asked to risk their health to keep key public services going. That is why have once again […]
Our Motions The National Black Members’ Committee submitted two motions to National Delegate Conference (NDC). 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 full text of each motion can be […]
The 2022 Virtual Black Members’ Conference took place on 27 – 28 May, rescheduled from a physical conference in January due to the pandemic. This year’s theme was Black Members United and Empowered. As the conference was inquorate, delegates voted to suspend Standing Orders. This meant that the debates to follow would not form a […]
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 […]
“Others who abuse their power must be held to account before the law”
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
Black workers have faced the highest levels of risk because they are over-represented in frontline, low-paid […]
And Black staff are not simply defined by race. They are also women, carers, LGBT+, young, older, disabled, all of which have an impact upon how they are surviving the pandemic […]
