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Many LGBT+ people rely on LGBT+ communities and spaces for vital support, understanding and friendship. COVID-19 restrictions have meant that we haven’t […]

Major demonstrations are being organised in Cardiff, Glasgow and London

UNISON women’s conference hears inspiring speech from Rosena Allin-Khan, NHS doctor and MP

Local government conference hears Hope not Hate’s Nick Lowles call for work to build hope and a better world in memory of murdered MP and union member

Cuts to local councils have meant fewer domestic violence workers, fewer refuges and fewer options for women to protect themselves and their families. This increasingly desperate situation makes trying […]

We’re proud to present our new equality calendar! The interactive calendar will help UNISON Eastern members and activists keep on top of the big events in the union as well as national and international equalities dates. The calendar will be updated regularly so check back for the latest and please get in touch if you’ve […]

UNISON meets with some of our trans members to mark Transgender Awareness Week

The motion ‘Challenging racism in the NHS’, noted that data from the NHS Workforce Race Equalities Standard (WRES) continues to show that higher levels of Black workers are […]

I want it to act as a catalyst for permanent and irrevocable change, not just across our public services, but across the whole of […]

Windrush Day should be a day of celebration. Unfortunately, the fight against racism still isn't over. As the Windrush generation continues to fight […]

The latest edition of the UNISON South East Black members newsletter has been published now.

This tribute to Skip Bawa (27 June 1956 – 21 February 2024) was written by Bill Acharjee, UNISON activist and member of UNISON South East’s Black members committee. It will appear in a forthcoming edition of our regional Black members newsletter. As a region, we will always honour Skip’s outstanding contribution to our union. It […]

In seeking gender equality, the mainstream women's movement lacks real inclusion in celebrating Black women’s achievements […]

He was only 18 years old when he was brutally murdered in an unprovoked, racist attack Before his murder, Stephen had been waiting for a bus with a friend, who managed to escape unhurt, but […]

Women make great Health and Safety Reps! There has been an increased interest in Health & Safety, and UNISON South East have recruited and are training 70 new Health & Safety Reps to work with employers and their local branch to make work safer for all our members. Reps in most workplaces will receive full […]