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EPUT pledges support to tackle racism of all forms

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) has pledged support to tackle all forms of racism after signing UNISON’s anti-racism charter today. As part of UN Anti-Racism Day, which took place last week, EPUT today signed the trade union’s charter which commits the organisation and its leaders to a range of pledges designed to prevent […]

News, Press release on the UNISON Eastern site.

Princess Alexandra Hospital becomes first Essex NHS trust to support Anti-Racism Charter

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) has become the first NHS hospital in Essex to sign up to a new anti-racism charter. PAHT has signed the anti-racism charter, developed by trade union representative UNISON, at a special ceremony that commits the hospital to a range of pledges designed to prevent racial bias. The charter […]

News, Press release on the UNISON Eastern site.

Employers across the region make the commitment to wipe out racial discrimination

On the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, regional secretary Tim Roberts surveys how far our Anti-Racism Charter in the short time since its launch

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

Norfolk NHS trusts pledge support to tackle racism

More than 10,000 NHS staff in Norfolk are now covered by a new charter aimed at tackling racism in the public sector, trade union UNISON announces on UN Anti-Racism Day today. The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT), Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust (NCH&C) and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

First employers sign up to new anti-racism charter

The NHS clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) across Suffolk and north east Essex have become the first in the country to sign up to UNISON’s anti-racism charter. The pledge ensures, within the first 12 months, the organisation has implemented a clear and visible race equality policy, a programme of anti-racism initiatives and actions and ensures there […]

Article on the UNISON Eastern site.

South East Equality Conference

Date
8 July 2022 9:30am–4:30pm
Location
UNISON Centre, London

Join us for the SE Equality conference!  You are invited to the UNISON South East Equality Conference which will help to equip your […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Celebrating Black Women this International Women’s Day 2022 #BreaktheBias

Guest blog from Regional Convenor and Black Members Committee Chair Rosita Ellis for International Women’s Day 2022

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Meeting for disabled Black Members

Date
23 June 2022 11:00am–1:30pm

National meeting for all disabled Black Members

Event on the UNISON National site.

Higher education delegates tackle equality and discrimination

The conference called on the SGE to work with the national LGBT+ committee and other parts of the union to: explore ways to increase the strength and […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UN Anti Racism Day: March Against Racism

Saturday 19 March will see events and actions around the world for UN Anti-Racism day and UNISON East Midlands is proudly standing up to be counted. Will you be there too? UN Anti Racism Day will bring together Stand Up To Racism supporters and allies from across trade unions, faith groups, politicians and campaigns to […]

Article on the UNISON East Midlands site.

UNISON Eastern launches new equality calendar

We’re proud to present our new equality calendar! The interactive calendar will help UNISON Eastern members and activists keep on top of the big events in the union as well as national and international equalities dates. The calendar will be updated regularly so check back for the latest and please get in touch if you’ve […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

Anti-racist public services are good for Black workers and society

That’s why Black activists and staff have come together to launch a new UNISON Eastern Anti-Racism Charter. It commits employers to an extensive programme of anti-racist work […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

Regional Black Members Committee

Date
22 September 2022 12:00pm–1:30pm
Location
Online meeting

The Regional Black Members Committee represents Black members at a regional level, helping to develop campaigns and inform policy

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Regional Black Members Committee

Date
19 November 2022 10:00am–11:30am
Location
Online meeting

The Regional Black Members Committee represents Black members at a regional level, helping to develop campaigns and inform policy

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Regional Black Members Committee

Date
28 June 2022 10:00am–3:00pm
Location
Guildford TBC

The Regional Black Members Committee represents Black members at a regional level, helping to develop campaigns and inform policy

Event on the UNISON South East site.