Guest blog from Regional Convenor and Black Members Committee Chair Rosita Ellis for International Women’s Day 2022
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Stephen Lawrence Day on 22nd April 2021. The third national Stephen Lawrence Day, which takes place on Thursday 22 April 2021 On 22 April 1993, Stephen Lawrence was murdered in a racially motivated attack, carried out by a group of white men. As the 28th anniversary of Stephen’s murder approaches, his mother, Baroness Doreen Lawrence […]
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- 1 July 2021 10:30am–11:30am
- Location
- Online meeting
The Regional Black Members Committee represents Black members at a regional level, helping to develop campaigns and inform policy.
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“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 […]
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We hear from Rosita Ellis, chair of the regional Black members committee, during Islamophobia Awareness Month
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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 […]
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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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For any members of our community feeling angry, sad, scared, or frustrated we are here to support you
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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 […]
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People from African Diaspora, including those of white and Black mixed heritage, can face additional problems that may affect their mental health. Black communities in the UK are still more likely than others to experience problems such as bad housing, unemployment, stress and racism, all of which can make people ill. Worldwide, it seems that people who move from […]
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Featuring Sandra Charles – UNISON South East deputy regional convenor
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Get involved with activities and events to celebrate Black History Month 2023
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Black Members in the South East unite this October
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On 12 February 2022, Rosita Ellis became the first Black woman to be elected to the most senior elected position in UNISON South East.
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- 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
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