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The branch hope their new toolkit will aid members in identifying and confronting racism in the workplace

A number of events are still planned for the remainder of the month, both online and in-person so be sure to see what's in your area […]

Celebrating the festival of lights

COVID-19 has had a disproportionate impact on Black workers and communities and it is vital to focus on challenging racism in the workplace

Date

22 October 2022 10:00am–2:00pm

Location

Clifton, Bristol

Guided by Dr Edson Burton, join the regional Black Members Committee on a walking tour of Bristol’s Clifton slavery past.

Yes, at times this can be difficult, but discomfort leads to change. We need to set up an anti-racist steering group – which will include […]

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 continue to support this campaign for justice and accountability. The Mass Cycle represents a mixture of costumes from Sunshine […]

It is at these, often taken for granted levels within the economic system that the Black worker can disrupt the flow of global […]

Date

16 September 2022 11:00am–3:00pm

Location

Virtual

Come and meet the National Black Members’ Committee (NBMC).

Date

17 September 2022 11:00am–1:30pm

Location

UNISON Centre

This is a great opportunity for the Black LGBT+ network to meet and discuss issues of importance to them, and vote for the various […]

Date

28 July 2022 1:00pm–6:00pm

Location

UNISON Centre, Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY.

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!

Date

6 September 2022 10:30am–4:30pm

Location

Online event

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

This meant that the debates to follow would not form a policy of the NBMC but instead inform and guide its work. Guest Speakers Conference was […]

UNISON’s National Black Members’ Committee (NBMC) and Schools Committee have issued a joint statement on the treatment of Child Q and the actions of those involved in the case. “UNISON are horrified to learn of the strip search of a young Black female (Child Q) of secondary school age, at the hands of the police […]