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UNISON Black members

@blackunison

Black members in UNISON working to improve equality in the workplace and challenge racism wherever it exists . It's time to organise

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Key issues that have been affecting Black healthcare workers have been highlighted in the inquiry. Risk of infection, poor contracts for outsourced workers and inadequate sick pay are just a few of the problems highlighted. buff.ly/3Ny2wvz

Key issues that have been affecting Black healthcare workers have been highlighted in the inquiry. 

Risk of infection, poor contracts for outsourced workers and inadequate sick pay are just a few of the problems highlighted.  
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TODAY: #StandUpToRacism Day of action.  Post between 11am and 12 noon, to get #26Oct and #StandUpToRacism trending. Tag @antiracismday Add a photo of yourself or your workplace event 📸

TODAY: #StandUpToRacism Day of action. 

Post between 11am and 12 noon, to get #26Oct and #StandUpToRacism trending. Tag @antiracismday

Add a photo of yourself or your workplace event 📸
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Every October, UNISON mark #BlackHistoryMonth to celebrate and honour the contribution of Black Britons across the UK and throughout history and to reflect on why we must keep fighting for equality. Thanks to all MPs who attended our event at the Houses of Parliament to

Every October, UNISON mark #BlackHistoryMonth to celebrate and honour the contribution of Black Britons across the UK and throughout history and to reflect on why we must keep fighting for equality.      

Thanks to all MPs who attended our event at the Houses of Parliament to
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UNISON’s ‘Anti-Racism Charter’ & ‘Model Anti-Racism Policy’ has been used by our members to ensure equality and inclusion within the workplace. Challenging racism in the workplace means developing a work environment where everyone is championed. buff.ly/3XAhjMx

UNISON’s  ‘Anti-Racism Charter’  & ‘Model Anti-Racism Policy’ has been used by our members to ensure equality and inclusion within the workplace. 

Challenging racism in the workplace means developing a work environment where everyone is championed. 
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Mandatory Ethnicity Pay Gap reporting should be a key feature of the Equality Bill. Thank you UNISON - UK's largest union, Cllr Margaret Greer and Katrina Murray MP for a great discussion on the importance of Black History Month and improving equality in the workplace.

Mandatory Ethnicity Pay Gap reporting should be a key feature of the Equality Bill.

Thank you <a href="/unisontheunion/">UNISON - UK's largest union</a>, <a href="/MargaretAGreer2/">Cllr Margaret Greer</a> and <a href="/katrinamurray71/">Katrina Murray MP</a> for a great discussion on the importance of Black History Month and improving equality in the workplace.
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Unfortunately UNISON’s National Black Members Conference, due to take place this weekend in Llandudno, has been postponed. A burst water main in the local vicinity has meant hotels have closed and they are unable to accept delegates. If you have not yet begun your journey to

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Thank you to all peers and MPs at our Ethnicity Pay Gap drop-in with our Black members at the Houses of Parliament. We appreciate all those who gave up their time. We look forward to taking part in the consultation on mandatory ethnicity and disability pay reporting.

Thank you to all peers and MPs at our Ethnicity Pay Gap drop-in with our Black members at the Houses of Parliament.  

We appreciate all those who gave up their time. We look forward to taking part in the consultation on mandatory ethnicity and disability pay reporting.
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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a day to reflect on the 1960 Sharpeville massacre and commit to combatting racism and discrimination. UNISON Anti-Racism Charter unsn.uk/4iuwKxC Challenging racism in the workplace

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a day to reflect on the 1960 Sharpeville massacre and commit to combatting racism and discrimination.

UNISON
Anti-Racism Charter
unsn.uk/4iuwKxC

Challenging racism in the workplace
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The UNISON delegation shone at the TUC Black Workers Conference 11-13 April. The theme Educate, Agitate & Organise reignited our commitment to equity. Thank you to all who reminded us of the strength, unity, and resilience within our movement, communities & collective struggle.

The UNISON delegation shone at the TUC Black Workers Conference 11-13 April. The theme Educate, Agitate &amp; Organise reignited our commitment to equity. 

Thank you to all who reminded us of the strength, unity, and resilience within our movement, communities &amp; collective struggle.
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Remembering Stephen Lawrence  Yesterday, we honoured Stephen’s life and legacy. A reminder of the work still needed in the fight for justice and equality.  Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.  Lest we forget.  #StephenLawrence #NeverForget

Remembering Stephen Lawrence 

Yesterday, we honoured Stephen’s life and legacy. 

A reminder of the work still needed in the fight for justice and equality. 

Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. 

Lest we forget. 

#StephenLawrence #NeverForget
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Stand with Zane ✨ 🗓️ Monday 28 April - the Big Zoom. ✨ Register now unsn.uk/4cNM0Dn Join the parents of Zane Gbangbola for a show of solidarity with the Truth About Zane campaign for an inquiry to prevent more tragedies.

Stand with Zane ✨
🗓️ Monday 28 April - the Big Zoom.
✨ Register now unsn.uk/4cNM0Dn

Join the parents of Zane Gbangbola for a show of solidarity with the Truth About Zane campaign for an inquiry to prevent more tragedies.
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UNISON Black members' conference kicks off in Brighton and we are looking forward to a good day of debate, discussion, and meeting old friends. unsn.uk/4jHXj2H #UBMC25

UNISON Black members' conference kicks off in Brighton and we are looking forward to a good day of debate, discussion, and meeting old friends.
unsn.uk/4jHXj2H

#UBMC25
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‘Let’s keep up the fight – not just for today, but for future generations’ UNISON’s Black Members Conference, Brighton 9–11 May 2025. #UBMC25

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Today saw the presentation of honorary life membership to Nicole Lawler and Kye Gbangbola, parents of Zane Gbangbola who tragically died when when floodwater passed through landfill into their home. They have been seeking justice and answers ever since. truthaboutzane.com

Today saw the presentation of honorary life membership to Nicole Lawler and Kye Gbangbola, parents of Zane Gbangbola who tragically died when when floodwater passed through landfill into their home.

They have been seeking justice and answers ever since.
truthaboutzane.com