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 […]
Tell us about your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic – and join the prize draw for shopping vouchers
The commission has been widely criticised for ignoring well researched and evidenced submissions made to it – including that by UNISON […]
Some BAME staff felt that they were being blamed. There have been lots of incidents not reported for fear of retribution from their managers and peers.” But after the open meetings – and […]
UNISON and sister probation unions tell National Probation Service there is no time to waste in safeguarding their Black/BAME members
It was later revealed that this field had previously been used for landfill and hydrogen cyanide can lurk in such sites. This gas is so deadly that it was the one […]
As the union of over a million women, and with nearly 8 out of 10 menopausal women in work, UNISON is raising awareness and understanding of the menopause. Because it’s a work issue
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 people’s average wages are lower than those for the workforce in general, and the Black community suffers from some of the highest levels of […]
Delegates discuss ways to increase engagement and encourage new activists to come forward
It will be available for people to share their experiences until 27 February. “This is the first time that the TUC has […]
And if she wasn’t a UNISON member, she wouldn’t have been able to get all that. For me, I don’t know why people aren’t in a trade union. For me, the recruiting and organising […]
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
