To mark World AIDS Day, the regional LGBT+ group hosted an inspiring parliamentary reception, with Deirdre Costigan MP, as part of the Year of LGBT+ Workers campaign. Members from across the region gathered, along with MPs and activists from leading HIV charities to discuss the critical issue of HIV stigma in the workplace and the […]
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Pictured above, Havering Council anti-racism charter signing. Havering and Barnet have become the latest local authorities in the capital to sign up to UNISON’s anti-racism charter. The charter, which aims to tackle racism in the public sector, commits organisations and their leaders to having a clear and visible race equality policy, as well as programme […]
Pictured above; various photos from the Newham branch event at Plaistow Primary School. It takes a whole team to make a school a safe and happy place for children. School support staff help pupils learn, keep them safe, and ensure schools run smoothly. They are the caterers, admin staff, finance officers, teaching assistants, librarians, ICT […]
“Safe, Decent, and Affordable Homes for All”—this is UNISON’s vision for housing. Yet in London, the realities of soaring rents, unsafe living conditions, and a dire shortage of social housing keep this goal far out of reach. Public service workers, marginalised communities, and young people are among those disproportionately impacted by the housing crisis. The […]
For Black History Month, we recognise the vital contributions of migrant workers within London’s public services and celebrate the trailblazing migrant union activists who continue to shape a fairer, more inclusive future for all. Migrant workers represent an estimated 44% of London’s population, and their impact in public services is even greater. They are essential […]
Every October, we dedicate a month to celebrating Black History Month. It’s a time to acknowledge and honour the contributions of Black Britons, both past and present. Their stories of achievement, resilience, and struggle have often been overlooked or undervalued throughout history. This year’s theme, “Reclaiming Narratives,” is a powerful call to action. We’re reclaiming […]
Friday 20 September 2024 For immediate release Hundreds of healthcare support staff at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Foundation Trust are to escalate their strike action next week in an ongoing pay dispute, UNISON announced today (Friday). They will be walking out over the trust’s failure to put staff on the NHS salary scale that best matches […]
The climate emergency is no longer a distant threat—it’s a reality unfolding now, directly impacting UNISON members, their workplaces, and the vital public services they provide. London finds itself at the frontline of these changes, making UNISON’s Green Week more important than ever. The Climate Crisis is hitting London hard The UK Committee on Climate […]
Haringey Council has become the latest local authority in the capital to sign up to UNISON’s anti-racism charter, says UNISON today (Thursday). The charter, which aims to tackle racism in the public sector, commits organisations and their leaders to having a clear and visible race equality policy, as well as a programme of anti-racism initiatives such […]
The Employment Tribunal recently ruled in favour of two Black employees, who are also UNISON members, of Southwark Council. The Tribunal found that they had been directly discriminated against, harassed, and victimised because of their race. This judgment, handed down after a four-day hearing in May 2024, highlights the ongoing systemic racism within public services […]