Major demonstrations are being organised in Cardiff, Glasgow and London
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Conference backs UNISON campaign on social care
Delegates reiterate that ‘social care is the bedrock of our society’
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Black members debate how to tackle knife crime
On the final morning of UNISON’s Black member’s conference, delegates opened with an emotional debate on the tragic toll of knife crime and how to combat the problem. Paulette Whyte for the national…Read more…
UNISON NEC elections 2019: Black Member’s Conference
Great picture from a chilly Llandudno, North Wales this morning. UNISON black members conference is taking place here. Members were out leafleting delegates as they arrived for conference.
NEC branch nominations last until 15 February. Read more…
Former vice president issues inspiring call to action
Carol Sewell urges Black members to be the ‘best they can be’ in UNISON
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Windrush ‘nightmare’ won’t end until ‘hostile environment’ does
Black members share stories of individuals and families whose lives have been affected by the scandal
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President thanks Black members for all their work
Gordon McKay uses speech to damn a government working to ‘undermine and punish working people’
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Nelson Mandela Award winner issues challenge to employers
Mo Mohammed says it’s one thing for public services to recruit a diverse workforce but another to retain it
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Black workers are vital to the future of our public services, says UNISON general secretary
Speaking at UNISON’s annual Black Members Conference today (Friday) in Llandudno, general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Last the NHS celebrated its 70th anniversary, yet the descendants of those that…Read more…
Unison Black Action Magazine Autumn 2018
Features include:- Celebrating 25 Years In Unison Unison Campaign Successes You Can Give The Gift Of Life Bernie Grant Honoured Bullying & Harassment Black Members Give Me Hope And Confidence Battling The Hostile Environment Black Action Autumn 2018Read more…
Race equality in the UK is going backwards, says conference
Delegates have grim view of progress despite 50 years of race relations legislation
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Evelyn Beckley: ‘a shining example of hard-working NHS support staff’
UNISON member wins award for ‘operational services excellence’ at NHS England Windrush Awards to mark 70th anniversary of NHS
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UNISON equality survey – with prizes
Help us campaign for equality by filling in our survey – and maybe win a holiday for two at Croyde Bay Holiday Resort in north Devon
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‘The greatest fight in the long and illustrious history of our NHS’
Campaigning is the key to building on the legacy of the NHS’s first 70 years, says Dave Prentis
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How UNISON has helped beat the January blues
The union kicked off 2018 with a month of individual successes, stirring calls to action and an ingenious new campaign. And that was just in January. Here’s our ‘hi 5’ highlights
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Out Magazine 2018
The latest edition of Black Action is now available. Features in the Spring 2018 issue include: Nelson Mandela Award Inspirational Quotes Managing Stress In The Workplace There For You Croyde Bay Holiday Resort Regional New Rounds Ups A very informativ…Read more…
Out Magazine 2018
The latest edition of Black Action is now available. Features in the Spring 2018 issue include: Nelson Mandela Award Inspirational Quotes Managing Stress In The Workplace There For You Croyde Bay Holiday Resort Regional New Rounds Ups A very informativ…Read more…
Former president tells delegates UNISON can help them achieve
Labour MP Eleanor Smith urges delegates at Black members’ conference to get involved politically to build hope and change
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President urges activists to strengthen the union
Density will create power, says Margaret McKee, and help build a world where all people are treated with respect
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Birmingham activist wins UNISON’s Nelson Mandela Award
Yvonne Mosquito’s activism began when she started working in schools at 17 and has taken her to many roles in Birmingham
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