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

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

Article on the UNISON National site.
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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Diane Abbott is an inspiration to many people

First Black female MP blazed a trail

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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

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’

Conference hears that Black communities are more likely to experience mental health difficulties, due to racism and other factors

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

High Court will hear how former home secretary Suella Braverman reneged on key recommendations from the Windrush scandal inquiry

News on the UNISON National site.