Faith in Unions

“As someone who has been active in trades’ union affairs for over half a century, and who knows for herself how precarious jobs are in the Church of England, I was delighted that trades’ unions were opening faith branches. Why is it so hard to evolve a committed and passionate institution that prioritizes equality and natural justice? The explorations in this book go some way to answering that question. Read. Be challenged. Be affirmed.”


—Linda Isiorho, Anglican priest





“Faith in Unions is a forensic and prophetic exposé of the Church of England’s betrayal of Christ, and its endemic culture of racism, abuse, and victimization of the whistleblowers of these offences. David Isiorho draws parallels between white Anglican-Methodist discrimination and bullying in the Unite Faith Workers’ Union, and the identical collusion by the Church of England with secular bureaucrats and lawyers to harass and silence abuse victims and ethnic minority complainants.”


—Mohamed Elsharkawy, Al-Azhar College





“Faith in Unions reveals the deep and insidious reach of institutional racism in the UK. David Isiorho’s compelling recounting of his experience of racism is a searing, incisive, and necessary reading. While calling both his ecclesial tradition and the Faith Workers’ Branch of Unite to account, Isiorho’s commitment as a priest and justice-seeking theologian stand out as a witness to ‘the Jesus way’ of full and flourishing life for all.”


—Michael Jagessar, independent researcher and writer





“This is a cri de coeur from a priest who has only ever wanted to be a prophetic voice for faith and inclusion. His indictment of the Unite Union as a ‘cabal’ fostering white privilege and imperialist ideology should give all faith workers pause and should also shame the leadership of the Church of England for the cultivation of secrecy and unaccountability in the face of complaint.”


—Angela Tilby, canon emeritus, Christ Church Cathedral