Organising to defeat the far right
With fascism on the rise, a workshop at the Black members’ conference explored how it can be defeated
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Too many unanswered questions
In 2014, toxic gases from a landfill site killed seven-year-old Zane. Six years on, his family is still awaiting justice.
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Young Black member of the year – ‘I’m just trying to fight injustice’
Funmi Ayeni presented with inaugural award at conference in Bournemouth
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2020 Nelson Mandela Award presented to ‘pioneering’ woman
Yvonne Green honoured by Black members' conference for going 'above and beyond'
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‘Our strength comes from you’, president tells conference
Josie Bird salutes UNISON's Black members for their work in fighting back against increasing racism and intolerance
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‘Getting actively involved with UNISON … got me out of the abyss’
Delegates applauded Charmaine Blaze at the Black members’ conference today, when she movingly described how UNISON helped her secure a managerial role at NHS Scotland after years of being...
‘This is our time’, Prentis tells Black members
On 'Brexit Day' Dave Prentis spoke of the importance of protection for immigrants and justice for the Windrush generation
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UNISON celebrates the Amos Bursary
UNISON is a partner of the Amos Bursary, which supports talented Year 12 students from challenging environments for a total of five years, through their university experience and into the world of...
Making the NHS a positive and friendly place for everyone
UNISON 'proud' to sponsor inaugural health BAME award as it launches Race for Equality campaign
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“I felt like stabbing people – the emotions were that intense”
As the union of over a million women, and with nearly 8 out of 10 menopausal women in work, UNISON is raising awareness and understanding of the menopause. Because it's a work issue
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