- Conference
- 2025 National Black Members' Conference
- Date
- 6 September 2024
- Decision
- Carried as Amended
Conference is appalled by the racist attacks and fascist demonstrations that took place in August and notes with serious concern that UNISON members were amongst those attacked and threatened. Conference is aware that many UNISON members have been living in fear, and members who arrived recently have been weighing their options and contemplating leaving again.
However, recent events have also prompted beautiful movements of solidarity and support, which must be built upon to effectively stand up against racism.
Conference urge all involved to harness the good will and good work last summer throughout our regions and branches to make sure we do not become complacent and that our union is a place of safety and solidarity for Black and Migrant members.
Conference urges the NBMC to encourage and support regions and branches with initiatives
1) to make their workplace racism free zones, (posters, stalls, leaflets, campaigns, etc);
2) Encourage Black and Migrant Workers to becoming reps and joining their branch committee;
3) Develop resources at national level to help activists be equipped to tackle racist discourse in their workplace;
4) To continue to work with the service groups and regions to liaise with Health Trusts, Government Departments and HSC / Local government structures and develop policies to keep staff safe at work and while commuting between home and work.
