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We all now know that COVID-19 had a disproportionate impact on Black workers and communities - working on the front line, exposed to COVID-19 and in insecure jobs. This […]

The phrase ‘Black Lives Matter’ was seen across our screens and streets following the murder of George Floyd in Minnesota. Black communities asked society and organisations like UNISON, what they would do to tackle racism and discrimination head on. There is a need to demonstrate with actions how we are committed to being an anti-racist […]

UNISON NBMC is dismayed about the death of another young Black man at the hands of the police, and we support this campaign and the fight for justice […]

Whether we are recruiting new Black members who can become active in self-organisation, new young members as potential equality allies, or networking with organisations and groups who can […]

The Chilean dockworker case demonstrates the hidden power for bringing about change when workers take on an altruistic approach and recognise and support each other’s’ struggles through the […]

A time for building safe and inclusive environments for Black workers. She said, our unions need to focus on making a change in our own movements and making tackling […]

“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 while on school […]

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 […]

Many members will be aware that Nelson Mandela was an honorary member of UNISON. In his lifetime he received over 260 awards including the Nobel Peace Prize. To honour his achievements, the National Black Members’ Committee (NBMC) present the Nelson Mandela Award each year to a Black member who has gone above and beyond. If […]

However, racist discrimination deepens the impact of labour marker exploitation on Black workers. It is racism that prevents them from having equal access to good quality jobs and pay. Race […]

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.

Guest blog from University of Brighton’s Bill Acharjee

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) has pledged support to tackle all forms of racism after signing UNISON’s anti-racism charter today. As part of UN Anti-Racism Day, which took place last week, EPUT today signed the trade union’s charter which commits the organisation and its leaders to a range of pledges designed to prevent […]