Change for Black members’ conference
Black members’ conference will move from January
Date posted:
29 September 2025
After discussions between the national Black members’ committee, UNISON’s equalities team, and the conferences department, the national Black members’ conference will move from its long-standing January slot to a new springtime date in 2026.
This decision reflects UNISON’s core values:
- Equality – breaking down barriers and ensuring Black members can take part on an equal footing.
- Democracy – making space for more voices to be heard, shaping the direction of our union.
- Participation – encouraging stronger involvement by placing our conference in a more accessible and welcoming time of year.
- Solidarity – acting together on the issues raised by our Black members and delivering meaningful change.
By moving to the spring, the union is expecting wider engagement, safer travel, and a more vibrant atmosphere for debate, campaigning and collective action.
We look forward to gathering with Black members with renewed energy in spring 2026.
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