Southampton District branch are hosting a lunchtime event where guest speakers will discuss a range of subjects around mental health and the cost of living crisis, with debt and well-being advice and more. Beginning at 12:30pm, the event at the John Hansard Gallery on Thursday 15th December will include lunch, mince pies and sherry! To book your place, […]
It took a lot of hard work, but the reward and success of our campaign has made it worth the effort." UNISON Greater London area organiser Remmi Sexton said: “We welcome this move by Kings […]
The branch hope their new toolkit will aid members in identifying and confronting racism in the workplace
A number of events are still planned for the remainder of the month, both online and in-person so be sure to see what's in your area […]
Celebrating the festival of lights
COVID-19 has had a disproportionate impact on Black workers and communities and it is vital to focus on challenging racism in the workplace
Yes, at times this can be difficult, but discomfort leads to change. We need to set up an anti-racist steering group – which will include […]
24 year-old Chris Kaba was killed following a police car pursuit on 5 September which ended in South London. An inquest into Mr Kaba’s death will be opened on 4 October. In a statement the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it would “explore all of the circumstances surrounding the unarmed father-to-be, including whether […]
We were delighted to be back sponsoring Sunshine International Art at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival. Our presence has been a proud tradition of community engagement over several years. The Notting Hill Carnival is Europe’s largest street festival which takes place annually in London the last weekend in August. The Carnival celebrates London’s multicultural past […]
I see Black History as our world history and every month there should be information about Black History in all schools and not just being part of the citizenship curriculum […]
It is at these, often taken for granted levels within the economic system that the Black worker can disrupt the flow of global […]
This meant that the debates to follow would not form a policy of the NBMC but instead inform and guide its work. Guest Speakers Conference was […]
UNISON’s National Black Members’ Committee (NBMC) and Schools Committee have issued a joint statement on the treatment of Child Q and the actions of those involved in the case. “UNISON are horrified to learn of the strip search of a young Black female (Child Q) of secondary school age, at the hands of the police […]
About the Ethnicity Pay Gap Campaign The Ethnicity Pay Gap (EPG) cost Black workers over £3.2 billion in lost wages in 2018 (Resolution Foundation). This gap is getting wider. The Ethnicity Pay varies across regions and sectors. In London the gap is over 23.8 per cent. The impact of this loss of pay pushes Black […]
Do you know a Black member, under 27 who should be nominated for the Young Black Member Award? We are looking for branches and regions to nominate young Black members who are active in the union, dedicated to race equality and passionate about improving workplaces. Download the Young Black Member Award nomination form This award […]
