‘Racism is beginning to rear its head again’

Baroness Lawrence joined UNISON head of health Helga Pile in conversation to discuss racism in healthcare and wider society, and why we need to decolonise education and support young people

Windrush top of the agenda at Black members conference

‘Windrush survivors don’t need sympathy, we need action’

Sandra Okwara (left) and Kevin Imoloame (right)

‘A union where Black workers are protected’

Andrea delivers opening speech to Black members conference and presents two UNISON activists with awards

Care at the heart of women’s conference

At UNISON’s national women’s conference, women’s care responsibilities dominated the agenda. Several motions called for greater support for women workers

UNISON Centre sign

Statement of solidarity with Jamaica

At this time of uncertainty, we extend our love, strength, and solidarity to all those in Jamaica and the wider Jamaican community here in the UK

Change for Black members’ conference

Black members’ conference will move from January

Working to improve the lives of Black members

UNISON’s annual Black members conference passed motions on the most pressing issues facing Black workers today

head and shoulders photo of Sharon Foster

Sharon Foster wins UNISON’s Nelson Mandela Award 2025

Her unwavering passion, leadership, and dedication to equality have made a significant impact on countless lives

Glenn Carrington in paramedic uniform, sitting on the back of an ambulance

Black History Month: ‘We’re here, we’re contributing’

From Windrush to the summer’s far-right riots, UNISON’s Black members have important stories to tell

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Sara Gorton giving evidence to the COVID inquiry

UNISON gives evidence to COVID inquiry

Speaking on behalf of the TUC, Sara Gorton’s evidence focussed on the relationship between the trade unions and the employer bodies and NHS England

View from the back of the rooms attendees listien to a speech

Conference highlights impact of COVID on Black health workers

TUC and UNISON event gave Black health workers the chance to have their experiences heard and recorded

Cementing the legacy of the Year of Black Workers

Two motions concerning Black members were debated on the same morning UNISON beat the government over Windrush in the High Court

Diane Abbott is an inspiration to many people

First Black female MP blazed a trail

View from the back of the conference hall down to the platform and stage set during the debates on racism in the NHS

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

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

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