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Powerful anti-racism debate opens UNISON health conference

“We are one team against racism, just as we are one team for patient care”

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Proudly presenting our new Black members training passport

As part of our activities for UNISON 2023 Year of Black Workers, we have created this new bespoke programme of training for Black members.

Article on the UNISON South East site.

It’s time to climb out of the shadows and into the limelight!

2023 is UNISON’s Year of Black workers and to celebrate we’ll be sharing the experience of Black workers from around the region. This is Bill Acharjee’s story

Article on the UNISON South East site.

It’s time to smash the barriers and break the walls around Black people

2023 is UNISON’s Year of Black workers and to celebrate we’ll be sharing the experience of Black workers from around the region. This is a guest blog from Regional Convenor Rosita Ellis.

Article on the UNISON South East site.

“We’re so excited and we have so much planned!”

2023 is UNISON’s Year of Black workers and to celebrate we’ll be sharing the experience of Black workers from around the region. This video message is from Susan Cooper-Olawale.

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Black members summer 2023 newsletter

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

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Windrush 75th Anniversary Event

Date
22 June 2023 10:30am–2:00pm
Location
Southampton City Council Main Car Par / Main Reception Foyer Area, Southampton City Council, Civic Centre Southampton, SO14 7YL

To celebrate the Year of the Black Worker, UNISON Southampton District Branch will use this momentous day to host the Windrush 75th Anniversary of the arrival of British Caribbean communities. The Branch will acknowledge the sacrifices and contributions the Windrush generation, and their descendants have made to British society. Southampton District Branch Secretary Mark Roberts, […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

South East Equality Conference 2023

Date
13 October 2023 10:00am–4:30pm
Location
UNISON Centre, London

How to be a Good Trans Ally (and preparing for Year of the LGBT+ Worker) Delivered by Michael Etheridge This workshop aims to identify the role of a trans ally […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Do you know a candidate for UNISON’s Nelson Mandela Award?

Nominations are open now for UNISON’s Nelson Mandela Award 2024.

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Regional Black Members AGM 2023 and Network Day

Date
2 December 2023 10:00am–4:30pm
Location
UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY

Branches are invited to register delegations, nominations, and motions for the upcoming meeting of the SE Regional Black Members AGM.

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Check out UNISON’s local government podcast

Featuring Sandra Charles – UNISON South East deputy regional convenor

Article on the UNISON South East site.

It’s South Asian heritage month

South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) takes place from 18 July to 17 August and in 2023 the theme is ‘Stories to Tell’.

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Southampton celebrates Windrush Day 2023

On 22 June, members of our Southampton District branch held an event to commemorate the incredible contribution of members of the Windrush generation to our communities.

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Black members autumn 2023 newsletter

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

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Regional Black Members Committee

Date
14 September 2023 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 site.