Black members in UNISON work to improve equality in the workplace and challenge racism and discrimination.
Black members have many of the same concerns as other members regarding access to employment, pay, promotion and training. However, racist discrimination can deepen the impact of problems faced in the workplace.
Our Black members groups challenge racial discrimination. We support workers in formal procedures but also develop effective responses to deeply rooted patterns of discrimination in the workplace and in wider society.
Black members groups also campaign for racial equality and inclusion in the workplace, in our union and in society.
They recruit new members and encourage them to get involved beyond the Black members group, in branch activity or in the wider union. Issues discussed in Black members groups can be submitted to the national Black members conference and other parts of the union’s democratic structure for debate.
UNISON is committed to increasing the representation and participation of Black people in the union, so their experience is fully reflected in UNISON’s policy and practice.
