- Conference
- 2014 National Black Members' Conference
- Date
- 5 September 2013
- Decision
- Carried
UNISON’s National Delegate Conference condemned the brutal murder of Lee Rigby, a serving soldier, in Woolwich on 22 May 2013. It was an event that was shocking and horrific, and left the nation numb with bewilderment.
We pay tribute to the family of Mr Rigby who have appealed for no reprisal attacks to take place in his name and to the many people that attempted to intervene before the emergency services arrived.
We are concerned at increasing attacks on Muslim people following the murder. UNISON condemns fascist and racist organisations like the EDL and their Welsh and Scottish counterparts that had whipped up hate on the back of this tragic murder.
In the days that followed, attacks on Muslim people and mosques increased fifteen fold. However, UNISON will stand shoulder to shoulder with Muslims in our country.
This motion calls on the National Black Members Committee to work with the NEC to organise a plan of action including:
1)Devising a ‘Muslim Contributions to the UK’ Campaign
2)Campaign for a national day recognising multiculturism in the UK
3)Develop recruitment material, .e.g posters, leaflets, pocket wallet size ‘Advice for Members’ card providing rights and a list of support organisations
4)Work with TC-Branding Group to produce ‘Black’ specific recruitment materials
5)Produce new ‘Your Equality Representative is….’ posters and Black Self Organised group specific application forms
6)Ensure Branches actively encourage black members to become Activists