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Public Inquiry into the Windrush Scandal Petition

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 […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

In memory of Stephen Lawrence

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

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Medway Self Organised Group event at Medway Council

Working with Medway Towns UNISON, I helped to organise a Self Organised Group event at Medway Council, with the aim to promote our 5 Self Organised Groups (SOGs) to our membership & staff at the council. We held an exhibition stall in the cafe, over the lunchtime period. We advertised it well in advance, by sending an email to […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Black Community – Mental Health

Some people call this awareness "mindfulness", and it can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges. According to the Mental Health […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Celebrate and support the 70th NHS Birthday and “Windrush” anniversary

The 70th anniversary of Windrush takes place as the NHS as a whole marks its 70th year during 2018. UNISON will be celebrating the creation of the NHS, the single most loved organization in the UK and Windrush anniversary for the staff who work for the NHS. These are the staff from the “Windrush” families […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Remembering Stephen Lawrence

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

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Looking Back; Planning Ahead

Reviewing the year at our 2017 Black members AGM and putting plans in place for next twelve months

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Training the Next Generation of Black Leaders

Feeding back on September 2017’s Black members leadership and motion writing course

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Black members

Black members in UNISON work to improve equality in the workplace and challenge racism and discrimination. Black members have many of the same concerns as other members regarding access to employment, pay, promotion and training. However, race discrimination can deepen the impact of problems faced in the workplace. UNISON South East’s Black members’ committee (known […]

Page on the UNISON South East site.