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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 […]

We need to have conversations to make the change, and it all starts with us.” His murder unapologetically exposed the deeply rooted […]

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 […]

“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 […]

Action:  Check that all employers in the branch are complying, including private & voluntary organisations, targeting those that are not. Ensure that all risk assessments are comprehensive and that […]

This can’t happen when discrimination is rife.” UNISON works with a number of anti-racism organisations, including Hope not Hate and Show Racism the Red Card, who provide anti-racist education to […]

– 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

UNISON has called on the leader of Wokingham Borough Council to clarify whether the authority will continue to support the Black Lives Matter campaign, as a matter of urgency. The call comes after Cllr John Halsall  announced to a council meeting on 16 June that the campaign group had “become a political organisation” and Wokingham Borough Council could […]

Rosita Ellis, Chair of the regional Black members group, on why racism, discrimination and the marginalisation of minority groups will always be a trade union issue

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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 […]