Blog: Commemorating the abolition of the slave trade

In 1807, the Act for the Abolition of the Slave Trade was signed into law. For UNISON, the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, marked on 23 August each year, is a significant occasion to remember and reflect upon the enormous impact of the slave trade on Black communities around the world.
With our unwavering commitment to social justice and equality, UNISON recognises the importance of this day for our members and staff.
We honour the memory of those who