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Learn about mental health and the cost of living with Southampton District

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, […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

University of Brighton branch release Anti-racism Toolkit

The branch hope their new toolkit will aid members in identifying and confronting racism in the workplace

Article, Black members news on the UNISON South East site.

Celebrating Black History Month 2022

Black Members in the South East unite this October

Article, News on the UNISON South East site.

Happy Diwali to all our South East members!

Celebrating the festival of lights

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Making Equality Central to Your UNISON Practice

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

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Tackling Racism in the Workplace

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 […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Introducing Rosita Ellis – our new regional convenor

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

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Working for a world without racism

Guest blog from University of Brighton’s Bill Acharjee

Article on the UNISON South East site.

South East Equality Conference

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 […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Celebrating Black Women this International Women’s Day 2022 #BreaktheBias

Guest blog from Regional Convenor and Black Members Committee Chair Rosita Ellis for International Women’s Day 2022

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Regional Black Members Committee

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.

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Regional Black Members Committee

Date
19 November 2022 10:00am–11:30am
Location
Online meeting

The Regional Black Members Committee represents Black members at a regional level, helping to develop campaigns and inform policy.

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Regional Black Members Committee

Date
28 June 2022 10:00am–3:00pm
Location
Guildford TBC

The Regional Black Members Committee represents Black members at a regional level, helping to develop campaigns and inform policy.

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Growing participation 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

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Regional Black Members AGM 2022

Date
15 March 2022 12:30pm–2:00pm

Branches are invited to register delegations, nominations, and motions for the upcoming meeting of the SE Regional Black Members AGM.

Event on the UNISON South East site.