In UNISON, Black is used to indicate people with a shared
history. Black with a capital 'B' is used in its broad political and inclusive
sense to describe people in Britain that have suffered colonialism and
enslavement in the past and continue to experience racism and diminished
opportunities in today's society.
Right here and now, the challenges for both those in and out
of work are extreme. With many facing the poison cocktail of both low pay and
exponentially climbing bills the future looks at the very best insecure with
many households simply at a loss to know what to do.
We know that Black members are likely to be in more insecure
and lower paid work. We also know that they are more likely to experience poor
outcomes in their engagement with public services as a result of structural
racism. Just this weekend there has been another report published about the
longer waits that Black communities face for cancer diagnosis. These kind of
struggles can only be tackled by organising to challenge inequalities.
Organising within workplaces has long been an effective strategy to identify
and campaign for improvements in our lives with the support and solidarity of
others.
I am inviting Black members of West Northants UNISON branch
to a meeting of the Black Self Organised Group taking place on Monday 5th
September at 6pm the office at 6 Darnell Way Moulton Park NN3 6RW Northampton.
Hot and cold drinks and light refreshments will be available.
There will be a warm welcome whether you are or you are not
active member currently.
Discussion will include:
Role holders in the Self
Organised Group (Chair, Vice Chair etc)
Future meetings
Future events
2023 National Black Members
Conference, 20 – 22 January 2023, The Exchange, Edinburgh International
Conference Centre, 150 Morrison St, Edinburgh EH3 8EE, UK
Motions
Delegates/visitors
Workplace issues
If you want to have an informal discussion before the
meeting, please feel free to get in touch through the branch or directly
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