- Conference
- 2023 National Black Members’ Conference
- Date
- 30 September 2022
- Decision
- Carried
Conference notes that 2022 was UNISON’s very successful Year of Disabled Workers. UNISON takes an intersectional approach to fighting for disability equality in the workplace and many of our Black disabled members have taken key roles in delivering some of the work undertaken in 2022, from leading webinars and events to agreeing new guidance and resources.
The National Disabled Members Committee is now focusing on ensuring the legacy of the year of disabled workers. The aim is to make sure we continue with the gains made in 2022 and that fighting for disability equality remains a central priority for all our branches, regions and service groups.
Conference therefore calls on the National Black Members Committee to work with the National Disabled Members Committee to:
1)Consider what steps can be taken to contribute to the legacy of the Year of Disabled Workers, focusing on intersectional issues for Black disabled workers;
2)Circulate details of UNISON’s now regular online Disabled Members Officers and Contacts training to Black disabled members;
3)Publicise the Disability Employment Charter, which as a founding member UNISON helped to develop, to regional Black Members Groups.