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Black Members in the South East unite this October

Celebrating the festival of lights

The struggle for positive change in the workplace is intrinsically linked to fighting racism and discrimination and […]

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 continue to support this campaign for justice and accountability. The Mass Cycle represents a mixture of costumes from Sunshine […]

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 […]

UNISON is calling for: Mandatory Ethnicity Pay Gap reporting Measures to implement a comprehensive National Race […]

Download the Young Black Member Award nomination form This award was introduced by the National Black Members’ […]

If you know someone who goes the extra mile to support members, who is passionate about racial equality and who champions fairer workplaces, please nominate them now. Download the Mandela award […]

Read our new bargaining leaflet on Challenging Racism in the […]

Our Motions to National Delegate Conference (NDC) The National Black Members’ Committee submitted two motions to NDC: Motion 9 – National Executive Council & Rule Book Commitment to Fair Representation Motion 118 – Immigration Advice and Black Members If you are attending conference, please think about speaking on these important motions. The full text of […]

On 12 February 2022, Rosita Ellis became the first Black woman to be elected to the most senior elected position in UNISON South East.