Unison 2023 Year of the Black Workers
Black Members Group
Black members in UNISON work to improve equality in the workplace and challenge racism and discrimination.
They have many of the same concerns as other members regarding access to employment, pay, promotion and training. However, racist discrimination can deepen the impact of problems faced in the work place.
We have a Black Members Officer and a self organised group that meets regularly.
Our aim is to organise members in these groups to give support for workers who have traditionally have not had a voice in the workplace.
Your voices are important to us and there are conferences held annually.
If you would like to become involved in any of these groups please email office@enfieldunison.co.uk
Reasons for Having a Branch Black Members Group:
Encourages the development of Black members into active members and activists.
Promotes and encourages collective working in the branch on race equality issues.
Promotes the Recruitment of Black members
Empowers Black members
Develops a greater understanding of trade unions and the history of Black trade unionism.
Provides opportunity for training, improving confidence of Black members.
Informs Branch bargaining agenda with employers.
Helps Branch and employers focus on race issues facing Black members.
Promotes representation of Black members as activists and in Branch positions.
Informs the use and promotion of the unions Race Discrimination Claims Protocol and best practice in Branch.
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