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Khan urges members to become politically involved

Addressing the UNISON Black members’ conference, Sadiq Khan MP issued a rallying call for delegates to increase their political involvement

Article on the UNISON National site.

Prentis tells politicians to show an alternative

General secretary tells Black members conference that Labour must stand up for ordinary people

Article on the UNISON National site.

2014 recruitment campaign kicks off

Recruitment needs to be our top priority if we are to stay strong and resilient, says general secretary

Article on the UNISON National site.

There for You winter fuel grants

Winter fuel grants are available again for UNISON members who are having difficulty meeting their heating bills.

Article on the UNISON National site.

Help get the last four signed up for Bangladesh factory safety

One more push to get remaining high street brands signed up to the Bangladeshi factory accord

Article on the UNISON National site.

Recruit a friend and win a fabulous prize

It’s not too late to enter our prize draw to win holidays, ipads, kindles and cameras

Article on the UNISON National site.

How is austerity affecting the LGBT community?

Help our research to uncover the effect austerity is having, whether you are an LGBT service user or working providing services

Article on the UNISON National site.

Recruit to fight racism, say Eastern Black members

Black members in Eastern region have pledged to do all they can to support recruitment work

Article on the UNISON National site.

Delegates discuss motions on equalities issues and the cuts

Delegates at UNISON’s local government conference completed their conference this afternoon with a series of debates around equalities issues and the cuts

Article on the UNISON National site.

Black LGBT+ network meeting

Date
11 July 2024 10:30am–1:00pm
Location
UNISON Northern region, 140-150 Pilgrim St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6TH

Do you want to be more involved with UNISON’s work on Black LGBT+ equality in the workplace, or just meet other Black LGBT+ UNISON members, this is the meeting for you! This meeting will be a hybrid meeting, so you can either attend in person at the UNISON Northern regional office, or on teams. Contact out@unison.co.uk […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

Virtual Black Members’ Conference

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 […]

Black members news on the UNISON National site.

The Truth About Zane Campaign: Update

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 […]

Black members news on the UNISON National site.

UNISON responds to George Floyd’s murder case

“Others who abuse their power must be held to account before the law”

Article on the UNISON National site.

Staying safe during Ramadan

UNISON’s national Black members’ committee wishes ’a blessed Ramadan Mubarak to our Muslim members’ and highlights guidance on staying safe

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON voices disappointment over report into racism in the UK

Questions asked about make-up of commission set up by Number 10 in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests

Article, News on the UNISON National site.