COVID-19 has had a disproportionate impact on Black workers and communities and it is vital to focus on challenging racism in the workplace
COVID-19 has had a disproportionate impact on Black workers and communities and it is vital to focus on challenging racism in the workplace
Guided by Dr Edson Burton, join the regional Black Members Committee on a walking tour of Bristol’s Clifton slavery past.
Black communities asked society and organisations like UNISON, what they would do to tackle racism and discrimination head on. There is a need to […]
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 […]
Whether we are recruiting new Black members who can become active in self-organisation, new young members as potential equality allies, or networking with organisations and groups who […]
The generational yearnings for change begun with internal hopes for change and continues with political and social organising that seek […]
Come and meet the National Black Members’ Committee (NBMC).
Do you want to be more involved with UNISON’s work on Black LGBT+ equality in the workplace, or just meet other Black LGBT+ UNISON members, this is the meeting for you! Join us on Saturday 17 September 2022 to learn more about the work that the UNISON Black LGBT+ network does for Black LGBT+ equality […]
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
She said, our unions need to focus on making a change in our own movements and making tackling racism in our unions a priority. We need to remove the […]
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 […]
About the Ethnicity Pay Gap Campaign The Ethnicity Pay Gap (EPG) cost Black workers over £3.2 billion in lost wages in 2018 (Resolution Foundation). This gap is getting wider. The Ethnicity Pay varies across regions and sectors. In London the gap is over 23.8 per cent. The impact of this loss of pay pushes Black […]
Do you know a Black member, under 27 who should be nominated for the Young Black Member Award? We are looking for branches and regions to nominate young Black members who are active in the union, dedicated to race equality and passionate about improving workplaces. Download the Young Black Member Award nomination form This award […]
Many members will be aware that Nelson Mandela was an honorary member of UNISON. In his lifetime he received over 260 awards including the Nobel Peace Prize. To honour his achievements, the National Black Members’ Committee (NBMC) present the Nelson Mandela Award each year to a Black member who has gone above and beyond. If […]