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What we are doing now

Black members in UNISON work together to win positive change in the workplace. The more of us that are actively involved the stronger we become. The stronger we are the more positive change we can achieve. Black members play a key role in winning equality in the workplace and
  • actively challenge racism wherever it is found
  • are at the forefront of UNISON's organising work
  • enjoy UNISON's support at local, regional and national level.

Black Action: Spring 2012

Inside this issue: Stephen Lawrence - some justice at last; Putting race back on the agenda; Organising outsourced workers; Pensions campaign - Black workers fighting for their future; Treatment of Black people within the criminal justice systems - The struggle for justice; Sickle cell and thalassaemia and many more.

Hands off Our Pensions!

UNISON members will be taking action on 30 November to defend their pensions, after they voted overwhelmingly to join the TUC co-ordinated day of action .

Black Action: Autumn 2011

Inside this issue: Hands off our pensions; Black pensioner poverty; The fight for the future of the NHS; The Jayabean Desai story; Making history in UNISON; The Mary Seacole statue appeal; The Filipino Activists Network; Race Discrimination Claims Protocol and many more.

Speaking up for Black equality - Million Voices Factsheet

Achieving equality for Black workers and communities is an intrinsic part of strengthening our public services and building a fairer society.

Black Action: Summer 2011

Inside this issue: BNP humiliated at the polls; Revised public sector equality guidance; International year for people with African bescent; Black members on the march; Pensions, poverty and progress and many more.

National Slavery Memorial Day

On August 23, the UK will mark the National Slavery Memorial Day. This day has been set aside as a national day of remembrance for the abolition of slave trade and to provide us with an opportunity to understand the reality and the truth of the slave trade and abolition movement. It also provides us with an opportunity to focus on the legacy of racism and exploitative working conditions that remains with us today.

Black Action: Spring 2011

Inside this issue: Putting Equality back on the European Agenda; Equality Act 2010; A Million Voices for Public Services; Malaria; Race Discrimination Claims; Protocol and many more.

Black Action: Autumn 2010

Inside this issue: RMS: an essential organising tool; Challenging budget cuts; Cancer and the Black community; Black History Month; defeating the Far Right; Outsourced Workers - The Hidden Workforce; Stop and Search Victory and many more.

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CONTACT DETAILS
• For urgent help and advice at work to go Help at Work.
• Your regional black members contact can put you in touch with other black members and activists.
UNISON's national race equality officer is Narmada Thiranagama
UNISON Centre,
130 Euston Road,
London NW1 2AY
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National news

UNISON vows to keep fighting for equality

(03/02/12) Black members' conference applauds rallying call to action

UNISON welcomes some justice for Lawrence family

(04/01/12) Union praises family's dignity and determination

Sustainable energy stymied

Sustainable energy projects are a chance for councils to tackle climate change, kick-start the economy and create jobs, but policy and funding barriers are standing in their way, research from UNISON shows.

 
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