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Nominations now open for the 2023 Nelson Mandela Award

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 […]

Black members news on the UNISON National site.

Challenging Racism in the Workplace – Bargaining Leaflet

Challenging Racism in the Workplace is vital to UNISON’s work, whether it involves bargaining and negotiating for members; growing our membership; challenging pay freezes, reorganisations and redundancies or organising our member around campaigns that matter most to them. UNISON’s Black members have many of the same concerns as any other member regarding access to employment, […]

Black members news on the UNISON National site.

Black Members at National Delegate Conference

  Our Caucus Meetings There will be two caucus meetings for Black members at NDC - Tuesday 14 June, 5:15pm - Syndicate 1 Wednesday 15 June, 12:45pm - […]

Black members news on the UNISON National site.

Introducing Rosita Ellis – our new regional convenor

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

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Working for a world without racism

Unfortunately, due to road closures our coach arrived at the capital just after 1pm just in time to join […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

EPUT pledges support to tackle racism of all forms

It includes championing a racially diverse workforce, having a clear programme of anti-racist initiatives and providing equality training for all […]

News, Press release on the UNISON Eastern site.

Princess Alexandra Hospital becomes first Essex NHS trust to support Anti-Racism Charter

The charter includes championing a racially diverse workforce, having a clear programme of anti-racist initiatives and providing equality and inclusion […]

News, Press release on the UNISON Eastern site.

Employers across the region make the commitment to wipe out racial discrimination

We set ourselves an ambitious target to get the first employers to sign up before the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination today, Monday 21 March […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

Norfolk NHS trusts pledge support to tackle racism

It includes championing a racially diverse workforce, having a clear programme of anti-racist initiatives and providing equality training for all […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

First employers sign up to new anti-racism charter

CCGs director of workforce and system infrastructure Amanda Lyes said: “This is a very important milestone for us […]

Article on the UNISON Eastern site.

Celebrating Black Women this International Women’s Day 2022 #BreaktheBias

In seeking gender equality, the mainstream women's movement lacks real inclusion in celebrating Black women’s achievements […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Higher education delegates tackle equality and discrimination

The higher education virtual national conference addressed the issues faced by its Black and trans members

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UN Anti Racism Day: March Against Racism

At a time when governments are intensifying hostile environments for refugees and migrants, when the #BlackLivesMatter movement is exposing the depths of institutional […]

Article on the UNISON East Midlands site.

UNISON Eastern launches new equality calendar

We’re proud to present our new equality calendar! The interactive calendar will help UNISON Eastern members and activists keep on top of the big events in the union as well as national and international equalities dates. The calendar will be updated regularly so check back for the latest and please get in touch if you’ve […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

Anti-racist public services are good for Black workers and society

This week, Race Equality Week, is a time to put this issue in the spotlight. It’s when organisations truly commit to the […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.