Join us to learn more about the work that the UNISON disabled Black network does and how you can get involved and help shape this work. This meeting will take place in the morning and it will be a virtual meeting. For more information contact: disabilityissues@unison.co.uk Outcome
Tell us about your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic – and join the prize draw for shopping vouchers
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
‘People voiced exactly how they felt. They pulled no punches’
UNISON and sister probation unions tell National Probation Service there is no time to waste in safeguarding their Black/BAME members
In 2014, seven-year-old Zane died. His family say toxic gases from a landfill site killed their son. Six years on, they’re still awaiting justice.
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
The award will be presented to someone who has supported and ‘gone above and beyond’ to represent Black members celebrating their achievements, courage and determination within the union and more widely in our society. Download the Mandela award covering letter and nominee submission form 2019 The award will be presented to the winner at the next […]
Annual meeting for all UNISON disabled Black members National Disabled Members Network Days A voice for you at disabled members UNISON conference! These meetings have been arranged to allow space for members from under represented groups within disabled members self organisation to network and organise and to ensure they have better access to the disabled […]
Black workers are usually the first to lose their job in a recession – and this has been true for services provided by local government in the latest recession
All Black LGBT members welcome: free event with lunch provided. Travel costs met nationally. You don’t have to […]
Delegates discuss ways to increase engagement and encourage new activists to come forward
TUC asks Black workers and others to share any experiences of workplace racism, using an online survey which runs to 27 February
