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Diane Abbott is an inspiration to many people

First Black female MP blazed a trail

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON will continue to strengthen the Race for Equality campaign

‘Racism exists in the NHS’ – a report shows, for instance, 63% of Black workers feel they’re subjected to greater scrutiny than white colleagues

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON ‘unequivocally condemns’ Tory donor’s ‘horrific abuse’

‘No woman in public life should have to accept this kind of abuse and intimidation’

Article on the UNISON National site.

‘I am a young, Black, thriving woman. And my mental health matters’

Conference hears that Black communities are more likely to experience mental health difficulties, due to racism and other factors

Article on the UNISON National site.

Black members’ conference vows to continue the legacy of the Year of Black Workers

Continued activism is crucial as the government accused of ‘writing a new chapter in the history of racism in the UK’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON given go-ahead to join judicial review of government inaction over Windrush

High Court will hear how former home secretary Suella Braverman reneged on key recommendations from the Windrush scandal inquiry

News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON announces 2024 Nelson Mandela Award winner

Ameen Hadi was nominated as a passionate and dedicated anti-racist and advocate for equality, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON at Notting Hill Carnival

The key messages and target for UNISON campaigns to build on our strong links with community groups. While the huge numbers of […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON seeks judicial review of home secretary over Windrush

Suella Braverman has abandoned the commitment to key measures that would prevent another Windrush scandal

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Blog: We can’t truly commemorate Windrush until we have justice

The post-war arrival of this generation of Commonwealth citizens transformed the UK and our trade union movement, as their work helped build our public services. If […]

General Secretary, General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.

UNISON presents Dr Neville Lawrence with honorary membership

‘I am standing here 30 years later because of you, and all the other different unions who have been with us over the past 30 years’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Year of Black Workers at National Delegate Conference

Motion 4 - Equality is UNISON Business Motion - 52 - The Cost of Living Crisis and Black Workers If you are […]

Black members news on the UNISON National site.

Stop Deportations to Rwanda

UNISON is deeply concerned about the lack of protection for children, especially child refugees, including the reintroduction of immigration detention of […]

Black members news on the UNISON National site.

Nominations now open for the 2024 Nelson Mandela Award

If you know someone who goes the extra mile to support members, who is passionate about racial equality and who champions fairer workplaces, please nominate them now. Download the Mandela award […]

Black members news on the UNISON National site.

UK COVID-19 Public Inquiry

I therefore invite the Inquiry to include structural racism and discrimination in its examination of Module 2 […]

Black members news on the UNISON National site.