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Anyone can be infected by COVID-19. But it’s increasingly clear that that’s where the equality ends

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 […]

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 […]

We advertised it well in advance, by sending an email to all members and displaying posters. Regional staff explained to members the purpose of self organisation, why […]

Take a walk, go cycling or play a game of football. Find the activity that you enjoy and make it a part of your life. Keep learning – learning new skills can give you a sense of […]

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 […]

22 April 2018 marked the 25th anniversary of the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence in 1993

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

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

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 […]