- Conference
- 2011 National Black Members' Conference
- Date
- 6 September 2010
- Decision
- Carried
Conference notes that almost 50% of Black people aged between 16-24 were unemployed compared to white young people.
Conference believes that this situation is unacceptable and diminishes dreams and hopes, The Coalition Government must address youth unemployment problem and redirect public spending funds to resolve the plight of young Black people by giving this matter special attention and additional resources.
Conference therefore calls on the National Black Members Committee (NBMC) to:
1. Work with the National Young Members Forum and the National Executive Council on this serious issue.
2. Work with the National Young Members Forum, National Executive Council and Labour Link to discuss and produce an effective campaign strategy across Service Group Executives (SGE’s), Regions and Branches. Labour Link to raise our concerns over the lack of opportunity for the Black community and Young Black people.
3. Produce guidance and advice for Service Group Executives, Regions and Branches on how to effectively campaign around the issue of Young Black people unemployment and ensure all equality legislation is met by employers on such developments such as apprenticeships.