- Conference
- 2024 National Disabled Members' Conference
- Date
- 5 July 2024
- Decision
- Carried
Black disabled people have faced, and continue to face, marginalisation within our society.
We need to take action to address Black disabled members specific needs, allowing our voices to be heard and for us not to be left behind; we need to call out existing inequality.
Despite progress in promoting diversity and inclusion, Black disabled members often find themselves disproportionately disadvantaged in the workplace.
UNISON needs to work with employers to affirm their commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace that values the contributions of all its Black disabled workers.
Employers need to take proactive steps to address the needs and challenges faced by Black disabled members in the workplace.
Conference calls on the National Disabled Members Committee to work with the NEC, the National Black Members Committee and any other body it feels appropriate to work with branches, to:
1) Promote UNISON’s model policy and encourage branches to negotiate the policy with employers, to offer flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to meet the needs of Black disabled workers
2) Work with employers to improve representation of Black disabled workers within their organisations
3) Set up branch disabled networks that provide Black disabled members a safe space for networking, sharing experiences, mentorship and seeking advice.
4) Conduct regular reviews of policies, practices, and initiatives within their workplaces to provide effective support to Black disabled members