Black women are concentrated in occupations in front line jobs such as carers and nurses with a higher risk of exposure to coronavirus and loss of jobs. These jobs are undervalued, low-paid and insecure with fewer rights. Black women trade unionists have been at the forefront of the fight for equality and they must be again
We want to hear from Black women trade unionists about the racism and discrimination experienced in the labour market. We are keen to have Black women’s voices help us shape our actions needed to combat structural discrimination. This event is an opportunity for you to connect to other Black Women trade unionist and discuss how the trade union movement can tackle the problems of racism and gender discrimination that exist in the workplace.
Discussion at the event will focus on themes from our upcoming Black women at work briefing . We will have workshops on pay and progression, security at work, and union representation among others.
The TUC uses the term Black worker as a description of workers who are viewed as culturally and intellectually inferior because they are perceived to be non white and who often share a common history and experience of oppression and exploitation through colonialism, imperialism and contemporary capitalism.
We know that it is sometimes difficult to attend online events for the whole period because of work and family commitments. If you can only attend some of the sessions please indicate which ones you want to attend when you register.
