Delegates at UNISON’s local government conference completed their conference this afternoon with a series of debates around equalities issues and the cuts
Delegates at UNISON’s local government conference completed their conference this afternoon with a series of debates around equalities issues and the cuts
Do you want to be more involved with UNISON’s work on Black LGBT+ equality in the workplace, or just meet other Black LGBT+ UNISON members, this is the meeting for you! This meeting will be a hybrid meeting, so you can either attend in person at the UNISON Northern regional office, or on teams. Contact out@unison.co.uk […]
A session with the project Communities Against Racism
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Want to get involved? Contact: Alastair MacDonald, Regional Black Members Lead Phone: 0191 245 0800 Email: n.region@unison.co.uk Outcome
Words and promises won’t cut it any longer
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, […]