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But even before the pandemic, racism at work exacerbated the health and safety risks Black workers face.  Third party racial harassment and abuse; bullying and precarious […]

Racism in all its forms is objectionable. Islamophobia is a more nuanced form of hate. UNISON recognises the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) definition of Islamophobia, which is as follows: ‘Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness’ This is just one description – there […]

We’ve heard a lot about health inequalities since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, but what are they exactly? Health inequalities are the disparities in occurrence, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes between groups of people. Covid-19 has had a disproportionate impact on Black communities in the UK. A number of factors have contributed to this, including […]

Date

30 September 2021 5:00pm–6:00pm

UNISON’s National Women’s Committee autumn webinar.

Date

11 August 2021 1:00pm–3:30pm

Join us to learn more about the work that the UNISON disabled Black network does and how you can get involved and help shape this work. This meeting will take place in the morning and it will be a virtual meeting. For more information contact: disabilityissues@unison.co.uk Outcome

Tell us about your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic – and join the prize draw for shopping vouchers

Fringe event at special delegate conference calls on Black staff to organise, take control and make change happen

Date

15 June 2021 7:00pm–8:00pm

In this fringe event during Virtual Special Delegate Conference, senior Black leaders will discuss UNISON’s work for race equality, with practical steps for change. The focus is race equality but the conversation is broad and deep.
Registration required.

The public protests in the wake of George Floyd’s murder challenged corporations and institutions to address the glaring racial disparities in their organisation and in society

“Others who abuse their power must be held to account before the law”

UNISON’s national Black members’ committee wishes ’a blessed Ramadan Mubarak to our Muslim members’ and highlights guidance on staying safe

The union will work with the TUC to address the discredited report from the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, which downplays structural and institutional racism

Questions asked about make-up of commission set up by Number 10 in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests

The UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination reminds us all of what is at stake in the fight against racism

“Black staff and students must have the same opportunities to develop their studies and careers as their white counterparts.”