With Black History Month in full swing, regional secretary Tim Roberts blogs on UNISON’s role in ending racial inequality
Black history month
Public-sector employers in the East of England must ensure all staff have robust, up to date risk assessments to protect the health and lives of Black workers as coronavirus infections rise, says UNISON today. It follows newly published UNISON research showing more than half of Black* staff (57%) working in the NHS, care homes and […]
Brian Pereira explores the historic links between Black people in the US and UK for Black History Month 2020
Black History Month is a time for us to elevate Black voices and celebrate Black communities’ contribution to life in Britain. Of course Black workers are essential to public services and to UNISON for all 12 months of the year, not just October, but this is an important opportunity to celebrate Black history here in […]