UNISON and Northern TUC respond to far right activity across the Region

Following recent events this week UNISON and North East trade unions came together with Kim McGuiness, North East Mayor, Susan Dungworth Northumbria PCC and Show Racism the Red Card to issue the following statement. The horrific event which took place in Southport on Monday 29 July has left us all in shock. Our continuing thoughts […]

Challenging Racism in 2020

Today (Thursday) at 5pm UNISON Northern and Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) will be hosting a special live FaceBook event, on Challenging Racism in 2020 UNISON Northern has a proud history of working with SRtRC over a number of years and Clare Williams, regional secretary will be taking part along with Nicky Ramanandi UNISON […]

UNISON Northern’s Anti-Racism and Self-Organised Black Members’ work continues in Middlesbrough

UNISON’s Middlesbrough LG Branch was delighted to be able to participate in celebrating the second Black History Youth Awards Dinner hosted by Cultures CIC, in Middlesbrough Town Hall. UNISON Middlesbrough LG Branch has also become one of the sponsors of the event, supporting the vital community organising work which underpins the event. The awards celebrate […]

Show Racism the Red Card Ambassador Programme

We are working with Show Racism the Red Card to deliver our Ambassador Programme. The course is open to all UNISON members and runs for one day per week for 6 weeks from Tuesday 8 October until Saturday the 16 November. The course aims to take participants on a journey from challenging the myths around immigration and […]

UNISON’s Clare Williams features in new Show Racism the Red Card film

UNISON is proud to work with Show Racism the Red Card and we are pleased to have been able to participate in the new film which features UNISON Assistant General Secretary Roger Mackenzie and Regional Secretary Clare Williams.  

One Day Without Us

Today, thousands of migrant workers will take part in the UK’s first day of action under the banner, One Day Without Us. This is a day of awareness and celebration of the contribution of migrant workers who live, work and study in this country. UNISON is also supporting this event and has joined other campaigning […]

Holocaust Memorial Day – ‘How can life go on?’

UNISON’s Holocaust Memorial Day Event will this year be held on Wednesday 25th January at 4.00 pm in the Blaydon and Gibbs Suite, Centre for Life, Newcastle upon Tyne. The theme of this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day is “How can life go on?” and we hope to reflect that in our event which will feature testimonies […]

Show Racism the Red Card pays tribute to its supporters at the 4th Hall of Fame Event

Earlier this week, Show Racism the Red Card held a special 20th Anniversary celebration and Hall of Fame event at the Speaker’s Residence, Houses of Parliament at the invitation of the Rt. Hon. John Bercow MP, Speaker of the House. The event combined a review 20 years of anti-racism campaigning, a commitment to continuing to […]