The NHS is one of the most diverse organisations in the country, but in a recent survey of UNISON members working in the NHS, almost 11% of […]
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Anyone can be infected by COVID-19. But it’s increasingly clear that that’s where the equality ends
- Date
- 3 May 2020 2:00pm–3:30pm
- Location
- Online
Recent figures show African, Asian and Caribbean people make up one third of Covid-19 patients in intensive care, two thirds of NHS staff who have died, all the doctors who have died after contracting Covid-19 and double the average of households who have lost jobs and/or income. This comes as reports are emerging that African, […]
- Date
- 25 January 2020 2:00pm–4:00pm
- Location
- Oxford Town Hall, St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1BX
Join UNISON Assistant General Secretary Roger McKenzie, Oxford MP Anneliese Dodds and other key speakers from Oxford Labour Party, Stand up to Racism and the Oxford Jewish Congregation at a final rally, part of the ’Never Again – Lessons of the Holocaust’ exhibition. The exhibition will run from Saturday 18th January until Monday 27th January inclusive. […]
Dear Friend We believe there should be an independent public inquiry into the Windrush scandal & the injustices faces by multi -generations & other communities who came to the UK from Commonwealth countries. We support this petition by the PCS Union which has been launched in my name on the union’s behalf. . The petition […]
I want it to act as a catalyst for permanent and irrevocable change, not just across our public services, but across the whole of society...We must make equality a […]
Regional staff explained to members the purpose of self organisation, why UNISON focuses on these groups and why members should consider self organisation. In the […]
Some people call this awareness "mindfulness", and it can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges. According to the Mental Health […]
The 70th anniversary of Windrush takes place as the NHS as a whole marks its 70th year during 2018. UNISON will be celebrating the creation of the NHS, the single most loved organization in the UK and Windrush anniversary for the staff who work for the NHS. These are the staff from the “Windrush” families […]
I want it to act as a catalyst for permanent and irrevocable change, not just across our public services, but across the whole of society. We must make equality a […]
Reviewing the year at our 2017 Black members AGM and putting plans in place for next twelve months
Feeding back on September 2017’s Black members leadership and motion writing course
Black members in UNISON work to improve equality in the workplace and challenge racism and discrimination. Black members have many of the same concerns as other members regarding access to employment, pay, promotion and training. However, race discrimination can deepen the impact of problems faced in the workplace. UNISON South East’s Black members’ committee (known […]