Wednesday 2 November 2022 For immediate release Healthcare assistants at Kings College Hospital win campaign to move to a higher pay band Kings College Hospital has announced plans to review all pay banding of their healthcare assistants following a campaign by UNISON. The staff, many of whom are currently on band 2, are regularly carrying […]
The branch hope their new toolkit will aid members in identifying and confronting racism in the workplace
• Get your branch committee involved Read the Regional Black Members Newsletter here Black History Month 2022 […]
Celebrating the festival of lights
We all now know that COVID-19 had a disproportionate impact on Black workers and communities - working on the front line, exposed to COVID-19 and in insecure jobs. This […]
Guided by Dr Edson Burton, join the regional Black Members Committee on a walking tour of Bristol’s Clifton slavery past.
The phrase ‘Black Lives Matter’ was seen across our screens and streets following the murder of George Floyd in Minnesota. Black communities asked society and organisations like UNISON, what they would do to tackle racism and discrimination head on. There is a need to demonstrate with actions how we are committed to being an anti-racist […]
24 year-old Chris Kaba was killed following a police car pursuit on 5 September which ended in South London. An inquest into Mr Kaba’s death will be opened on 4 October. In a statement the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it would “explore all of the circumstances surrounding the unarmed father-to-be, including whether […]
We were delighted to be back sponsoring Sunshine International Art at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival. Our presence has been a proud tradition of community engagement over several years. The Notting Hill Carnival is Europe’s largest street festival which takes place annually in London the last weekend in August. The Carnival celebrates London’s multicultural past […]
As we celebrate the beginning of this year’s Black History Month, UNISON East Midlands’ Gilly Anglin-Jarrett shares her own experience of the annual celebration. As the current Chair of the Regional Black Members Network (RBMN) and as a Black woman I have always believed that Black History is about more than celebrating for one month […]
The Chilean dockworker case demonstrates the hidden power for bringing about change when workers take on an altruistic approach and recognise and support each other’s’ struggles through the […]
Come and meet the National Black Members’ Committee (NBMC)
This is a great opportunity for the Black LGBT+ network to meet and discuss issues of importance to them, and vote for the various roles […]
The Greater London Regional Black Members Committee is hosting an event to celebrate young Black members. This event is for UNISON Young Black members. If you are a UNISON member aged 27 or younger, this event is for you!
This online workshop will cover: Equality in UNISON Introduction to equality legislation Equality and your role as a rep Equality in the UNISON branch If you would like to register to attend please email educationse@unison.co.uk with your membership number and course code 08-22-0096 Outcome
