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	South East LGPS About us Activist area Black members Business & Environment South East Campaigner Calendar Circulars Community & Voluntary Sector Disabled members Further Education Health & Safety TU Education Health International Labourlink LGBT Local government news Police Publicity & Campaigning Higher Education Retired Members Welfare Women in the South East Young members External links Contact us Trade union education in South East region UNISON This guide details the courses UNISON runs and is designed to help you get the education and training you need in UNISON and to support you in your union role, whatever it is. Download the course programme in PDF format	Black members Regional Black Members Training Weekend (06/08/08) Regional Black Members Training Weekend 19-21 September 2008, Renaissance Hotel Reading. This event is open to all Black Members in the South East. It will provide an opportunity to learn how Black members in UNISON can help influence employers in fulfilling their race, gender, disability and other equality responsibilities. For more information, see link: 080919RBMGW'endFlyer.doc Sign up here: UNISON Course Application Form.pdf Timetable for National Black Members’ Conference (23/07/08) The National Black Members' Conference 2009 will be held at the Bristol City Centre Marriott, Bristol from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 January. The deadline for delegates’ registration to National Black Members’ Conference is 7 November. You can apply to your branch to nominate you as either a delegate or visitor. Delegates can vote and speak on the motions and visitors observe the proceeding. For more information, visit http://www.unison.org.uk/file/B4140.pdf UNISON Equality Scheme Launched for Consultation (23/07/08) UNISON’s first single equality scheme is now out for consultation with feedback requested by 31 October. It’s a single scheme, covering age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation and low pay. For more information, visit: http://www.unison.org.uk/equality/scheme.asp Searchlight Update (23/07/08) Searchlight launches a debate over the future direction of the anti-fascist movement in Britain this month. For the latest Searchlight update, visit: http://www.unison.org.uk/blackmembers/pages_view.asp?did=7308 UNISON withdraws funds from RISE festival: please click on link below UNISON withdraws funds from RISE festival National Delegate Conference has agreed to withdraw UNISON's financial support from the GLA-organised RISE festival, in protest at Boris Johnson's decision to drop the festival's anti-racist message. RISE was originally established by the TUC, as a dedication to the memory of Stephen Lawrence and other black citizens who have suffered from racism. It has since become the largest anti-racist festival in Europe. http://www.unison.org.uk/conference2008/news_view.asp?did=4451 60th Anniversary of the NHS: please click on the link below NHS 60th Anniversary: UNIS_NHS_Flyer.pdf Black History Celebration 2007 Report (16/05/08) To read the Black history Celebration 2007 report, please click on the following link. http://www.tuc.org.uk/equality/tuc-14784-f0.cfm?regional=7 2008 Dates for your diary (09/05/08) Black Members Group Meeting dates 2008 BMG 2008 Dates.doc 2008 National Black Members' Conference Record of Decisions (09/05/08) For more information, click on link: 2008 National Black Members' Conference Record of Decisions Aims, Objectives and Functions Aims: The South East Region Black Members’ Group shall work to eliminate discrimination and promote equality in UNISON, the wider trade union movement and in society generally. Why Should You Consider Self Organisation? (02.01.07) The Black members' Group works to eliminate discrimination and promote equality. < Back \| More >	CONTACT DETAILS • UNISON South East region Ranger House, Walnut Tree Close Guildford Surrey GU1 4UL Tel: 0845 355 0845 Email: southeast@unison.co.uk Welcome to our new website: unison.org.uk/southeast The site is under development and if you have any ideas about what you would like to see on it then please contact swebgroup@unison.co.uk Latest edition of South East Campaigner National news OFSTED unions condemn privatisation plans (4/09/08) Early education and childcare inspections in spotlight Prentis slams ‘flawed’ PFI (02/09/08) Union chief calls on government to abandon failed policy Strike warning (02/09/08) Further action in Scotland 'inevitable' Last chance to vote in FE pay ballot (01/09/08) ‘Make sure your voice is heard’ Working harder for less pay (01/09/08) Pay and stress biggest issues facing people at work, according to new report News list > To read Acrobat PDF files you need Adobe Reader, which is available free of charge from the Adobe website in both PC and Mac format. 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