Black members in UNISON work to improve equality in the workplace and challenge racism and discrimination. There are Black Members committees and conferences at Scottish and UK level and provision for a Black Members group in the branch. We also have a Black members officer post. If you are interested in becoming involved, contact the branch here.
In UNISON, Black is used to indicate people with a shared history. Black with a capital ‘B’ is used in its broad political and inclusive sense to describe people in Britain that have suffered colonialism and enslavement in the past and continue to experience racism and diminished opportunities in today’s society. Black members have many of the same concerns as other members regarding access to employment, pay, promotion and training. However, racist discrimination can deepen the impact of problems faced in the workplace.
Updates | UK Black Members | UNISON Scotland Black Members
Updates
Raising awareness of racism in the workplace
September equalities update
Equalities Update – August 2020
Equalities Update July
Be on the safe side
Black members’ concerns raised in Scottish Parliament
Step up, stand up and speak out against racism
#BlackLivesMatter
