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Many pledged to take action to change their organisations. We must hold them to account and make sure they deliver on their pledges. We […]

Equality is at the heart of everything we do as a union, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to get involved. We hope the new and innovative UNISON South East interactive Equality Calendar will be useful for you in knowing when equality events and training which interest you are […]

The conviction of Derek Chauvin must be the first step towards positive change to tackle racial injustice

“Others who abuse their power must be held to account before the law”

Stephen Lawrence Day on 22nd April 2021. The third national Stephen Lawrence Day, which takes place on Thursday 22 April 2021 On 22 April 1993, Stephen Lawrence was murdered in a racially motivated attack, carried out by a group of white men. As the 28th anniversary of Stephen’s murder approaches, his mother, Baroness Doreen Lawrence […]

UNISON’s national Black members’ committee wishes ’a blessed Ramadan Mubarak to our Muslim members’ and highlights guidance on staying safe

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

Questions asked about make-up of commission set up by Number 10 in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests

At the same time, Black workers have shown a hesitancy to take the vaccine because answers have not been provided into why Black […]

Living at the intersection of racism and sexism is far from easy. We are discriminated against for being Black and for being women, and we exist in both identities at all times. When trying to understand a Black woman’s experiences, intersectionality is an important consideration. Intersectional discrimination has only recently been recognised, at least in […]

“In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist. We must be anti-racist”  Angela Davis Saturday 20 March 2021 marks the UN anti-racism Day of Action. Regrettably the effect of the global pandemic meant that demonstrations set to take place last year had to be postponed. However, an exciting online gathering event will replace […]

“However, it does not go far enough – especially with so many workers being asked to risk their health to keep key public services going. That is why have once again […]

The uncomfortable conversation that needs to be had.

Action:  Check that all employers in the branch are complying, including private & voluntary organisations, targeting those that are not. Ensure that all risk assessments are comprehensive and that […]

“Black staff and students must have the same opportunities to develop their studies and careers as their white counterparts.”