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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

A white applicant has a better chance of getting a job than a Black applicant in more than two thirds of UK forces, UNISON’s police and justice conference hears

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“We shall point it out,” conference repeated. After the motion exploring the experience of racism, debate turned to the UNION’s […]

Date

26 May 2021 7:00pm–8:00pm

Location

Online - Via Teams

A session with the project Communities Against Racism

Date

14 October 2021 6:00pm–7:30pm

Location

Online - Via Teams

UNISONS Race Protocol sets out a clear process for dealing with Race discrimination cases, UNISON West Midlands Case Referral Unit Lead and a representative from Thompsons Solicitors will explain the protocol and discuss dealing with discrimination cases.

Date

8 July 2021 6:00pm–7:00pm

Location

Online - Via Teams

Information and update on the Covid 19 Vaccine Programme

Next up to take the five questions challenge for Black History Month is Lloyd Ledgister of the regional Black members committee. Who are you? My name is Lloyd Ledgister Cambridgeshire Constabulary Branch Why is Black History Month important to you? Black history generally is important to me. It’s an opportunity to recognise how Black people […]

Brian Periera is one of our regional Black members group co-chairs. He’s the next Black activist to take part in our 5 Questions series this Black History Month. Who are you? I’m Brian Pereira. I’m communications officer, chair, Black members officer and Labour Link officer for UNISON Essex Police branch. Why is Black History Month […]

Date

11 – 13 November 2016

Location

Crowne Plaza Resort, Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights. Essex CM9 8HX

June is Pride Month: a celebration that commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Riots, when members of New York’s LGBT+ community fought back against homophobic policing. This historically significant event sparked the international LGBT+ rights movement that has achieved so much over the last 50 years. Whilst large gatherings are not possible at present, Pride should still […]

Date

27 July 2023 2:00pm–4:00pm

Have you considered becoming politically active within your community? The Greater London Regional Black Members Committee is hosting an event on Thursday 27th of July 2023, 2-4pm at UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Rd, London NW1 2AY. Come and listen to speakers share their story and provide valuable insight on how Black members can become agents of change […]

The Greater London Regional Black Members Committee is planning to host an inclusive intergenerational event in London between July-September 2023. Can you please spare a few minutes to complete this quick survey here which will aid the Committee in planning the event? Thank you!

Monday 7 August 2023 For immediate release Greater London Authority signs up to UNISON’s anti-racism charter The Mayor of London, on behalf of the Greater London Authority (GLA), has become the first employer in the capital to sign up to UNISON’s anti-racism charter today (Monday). The charter, which aims to tackle racism in the public […]