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Bristol health branch helps show racists the red card

Some BAME staff felt that they were being blamed. There have been lots of incidents not reported for fear of retribution from their managers and peers.” But after the open meetings – and […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Unions urge immediate protection of Black probation workers from COVID-19

UNISON and sister probation unions tell National Probation Service there is no time to waste in safeguarding their Black/BAME members

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Too many unanswered questions

It was later revealed that this field had previously been used for landfill and hydrogen cyanide can lurk in such sites. This gas is so deadly that it was the one […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘I wasn’t sure what was going on. I was struggling to concentrate and work was getting too much’

The menopause can also occur earlier for medical reasons and it also affects trans, non-binary and intersex people. In the workplace, the […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Stand up to racism and fascism on 16 March

“Islamophobic and racist hate crime is on the rise so stand with us for this international display of solidarity and send a message that these offences will not be […]

News on the UNISON National site.

Former vice president issues inspiring call to action

The former vice president told how she was born in Oldbury in the West Midlands and, after finishing her […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON Nelson Mandela Award 2019

Date
31 May – 30 August 2019
Location
Presentation at the National Black Members’ Conference in Bournemouth 2020

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 […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

UNISON National Disabled Black Members network meeting

Date
28 June 2018 1:00pm–3:30pm
Location
UNISON, UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY

The equivalent of second class travel and refreshments will be provided nationally for these events. This is a member only event registration is required.  Please […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

Save Our Services: How cuts are hitting Black people

Black people’s average wages are lower than those for the workforce in general, and the Black community suffers from some of the highest levels of […]

Blogs on the UNISON National site.

National UNISON Black LGBT members meeting

Date
14 September 2017 1:00pm–6:00pm
Location
UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY

Annual meeting for all UNISON Black LGBT members National network meeting for UNISON Black LGBT members. All Black LGBT members welcome: free event with lunch provided. Travel costs met nationally. You don’t have to be out in your branch to attend. Meet other Black LGBT members, including the reps on the national LGBT committee. Find […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

Black members stress importance of building the union

The first debates began with a vital motion from the national young members’ forum on improving the union’s work to reach young Black members. Delegates heard that the union […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Let’s talk about racism

It will be available for people to share their experiences until 27 February. “This is the first time that the TUC has […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON National Disabled Black Members Caucus network meeting

Date
4 August 2016 1:00pm–3:30pm
Location
UNISON, UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY

Event on the UNISON National site.

UNISON National Disabled Black Members Caucus Network meetings

Date
30 June 2016 3:00pm–5:30pm
Location
UNISON Centre 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY

Event on the UNISON National site.

♡ UNISON: being part of UNISON is like being part of a family

And if she wasn’t a UNISON member, she wouldn’t have been able to get all that. For me, I don’t know why people aren’t in a trade union. For me, the recruiting and organising […]

Magazine, UNISON voices on the UNISON National site.