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This landmark verdict must be the start of positive change towards tackling racial injustice and not some isolated event. UNISON has and always will be at […]

Living at the intersection of racism and sexism is far from easy. We are discriminated against for being Black and for being women, and we exist in both identities at all times. When trying to understand a Black woman’s experiences, intersectionality is an important consideration. Intersectional discrimination has only recently been recognised, at least in […]

Date

28 October 2020 11:00am–12:00pm

Location

Online event

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

UNISON has written to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) this week, calling for improved guidance for employers on how to protect their Black and other vulnerable workers during the pandemic.

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 […]

She said, our unions need to focus on making a change in our own movements and making tackling racism in our unions a priority. We need to remove the […]

The UN has new resolutions that recognise the need for environmental justice to protect people from organisations that do wrong as the climate changes. #ZanesLaw” See updates from #TheTruthAboutZane […]

“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

"Universities must now rise to the challenge to ensure that there is true cultural change so that Black staff and students don’t face discrimination. "Black staff and students must […]

Findings of risk assessments must be implemented

Now as ever, our Black members are leading the demand for change. I stand with them every step of the way. UNISON’s work to challenge racism has gained a new […]