Racism in all its forms is objectionable. Islamophobia is a more nuanced form of hate. UNISON recognises the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) definition of Islamophobia, which is as follows: ‘Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness’ This is just one description – there […]
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The union will work with the TUC to address the discredited report from the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, which downplays structural and institutional racism
‘People voiced exactly how they felt. They pulled no punches’
UNISON and sister probation unions tell National Probation Service there is no time to waste in safeguarding their Black/BAME members
“Zane was a beautiful and popular seven-year-old schoolboy who loved helping people and charities with his mummy and daddy,” said Kye. “At the inquest […]
The menopause can also occur earlier for medical reasons and it also affects trans, non-binary and intersex people. In the workplace, the impacts can be exacerbated for disabled women by […]
Major demonstrations are being organised in Cardiff, Glasgow and London
Carol Sewell urges Black members to be the ‘best they can be’ in UNISON
Black workers are usually the first to lose their job in a recession – and this has been true for services provided by local government in the latest recession
Delegates discuss ways to increase engagement and encourage new activists to come forward
TUC asks Black workers and others to share any experiences of workplace racism, using an online survey which runs to 27 February
You have three loves: your family, your partner, and then the movement that you would do anything for
UNISON encourages members to mark Black History Month every year and to organise and recruit around it.
UNISON conference says we shall overcome racism and the divisive and destructive politics of hate
