Society must do more to tackle structural racism, says UNISON

Commenting on the review by Baroness Lawrence into the impact of Covid-19 on Black communities, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said today (Tuesday):
“This vital report goes to the heart of so many of the problems the pandemic is putting into stark relief.
“Doreen Lawrence is right to say urgent action is needed to protect Black communities from the second wave.
“With rising infections, all employers must carry out individual risk assessments for staff and put the finding