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The evidence of COVID-19’s devastating impact on Black workers should shock us all

Inequalities emerging through the pandemic are chilling evidence to support UNISON’s demands on workplace rights and decent public services.  We need them now

Former UNISON vice president elected to Labour’s NEC on Saturday

Date

21 March 2020 12:00pm–4:00pm

Location

London and Glasglow

March Against Racism: UN anti-racism day protest

“We know that Stephen Yaxley-Lennon [also known as Tommy Robinson] and other right-wing organisations have links with international groups. We cannot be complacent. We have to think how we can […]

• UNISON Black members meet in their annual conference in Bournemouth at the end of this month, from 31 January to 2 February, where discussions will […]

UNISON ‘proud’ to sponsor inaugural health BAME award as it launches Race for Equality campaign

Black members share stories of individuals and families whose lives have been affected by the scandal

Campaigning is the key to building on the legacy of the NHS’s first 70 years, says Dave Prentis

“Unions have brought about many of the positive changes in higher education,” Denise Ward told activists. “We are a force for good.” The […]

Labour MP Eleanor Smith urges delegates at Black members’ conference to get involved politically to build hope and change

Magda Lezama is a senior council engineer, a rambler, a wine enthusiast, a single mum and a UNISON activist.

Busy morning looks at impact of Brexit, mental health issues, immigration and austerity, London mayoral election and Black representation

The police went to my sister’s house and used a Taser on him. He’s fortunate he’s still here.” Ms […]

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