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Diane Abbott is an inspiration to many people

They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors. Media contacts: Liz Chinchen M: 07778 158175 E: press@unison.co.uk Anthony Barnes […]

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’

Image: Rod Leon In 2002, a leaked NHS report noted that Black children and adults were continuing to be failed by mental health services […]

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

It’s important for the union to be part of this case, to ensure all those affected have the best chance to rebuild […]

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

If Windrush had never docked, we wouldn’t be celebrating 75 years of our treasured NHS this year, because many of that generation went to work in the health service

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

In the joint submission of the Northern Ireland Council for Racial Equality and the APG on Ethnic Minority Community to Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on the experience of minority ethnic and migrant people in Northern Ireland, we highlighted the fact that disparities and inequalities do persist. Racism and discrimination remain a factor in shaping people’s […]

Black members news on the UNISON National site.