Black members in UNISON work to improve equality in the workplace and challenge racism and discrimination.
Young Black member award
Nominations now open for the 2026 Young Black Member Award
Do you know a Black member, under 30 who should be nominated for the Young Black Member Award?
We are looking for branches and regions to nominate young Black members who are active in the union, dedicated to race equality and passionate about improving workplaces.
Download Young Black Member Award nomination form
This award was introduced by the National Black Members’ Committee (NBMC) in 2019, UNISON’s Year of Young Members. The award winner will be presented with award and also invited to the National Black Members’ Conference in March
The deadline for submission is Wednesday 14th 5pm January 2026.
This section is about the key issues affecting Black members. Each key issue explains the facts behind the issue, what UNISON is doing and how you can get involved. You will also find news articles, useful resources and events.
They have many of the same concerns as other members regarding access to employment, pay, promotion and training. However, racist discrimination can deepen the impact of problems faced in the workplace.
About the Black members’ group.
Challenging racism in the workplace
Black members have the same concerns as any other member about jobs, fair pay and conditions of service, promotion and progression. But their experience of the workplace is too often also marked by racism and discrimination.