- Conference
- 2013 National Black Members' Conference
- Date
- 19 September 2012
- Decision
- Carried
Conference notes the benefits that Learning and Development in UNISON provides to our members. It is also noted that the assistance, advice and guidance provided by Regions and Branches is counter to and in some cases in the absence of any learning and development opportunities provided by employers.
Conference recognizes that the experience of many black workers is that they are insufficiently supported in their workplaces, and that there is clear differences regarding the support afforded to white counterparts and colleagues.
Access to Learning and Development can be the ultimate means to career progression and a higher standard of living. We know that the European Union Equal Treatment Directive enshrines equal access to Learning and Development for all workers in the workplace.
Conference asks the National Black Members Committee to:
1)Liaise with UNISON Learning and Development section to establish a means to identify barriers that exist for black members in terms of Learning and Development in the workplace;
2)Explore a strategy with recommendations to ensure support can be given to black workers in the workplace by employers.