Regional Reps: Peter Sharma/ Rakiya
Suleiman
Title: Regional Black Members’
Committee (RBMC) Report
Cuts and race equality strategy
A summary of campaigns, activities
and strategy on cuts by the region in conjunction
with the RBMC.
• Worth It (Fair pay Fortnight)
• Gies a Hoose Campaign (Sustainable &
Affordable Housing)
• Mental Health in the Work Place
• International Women’s Day (Scotland
8th March) celebration
• Black recruitment in the Public Sector/Private
Sector.
Recruiting and organising Black members
A summary of recruitment activities
run by the region in conjunction with the RBMC.
• Young People initiative (Gies a Hoose)
recruit young members to Unison
• Recruitment is strong – (Larger
number leaving employment);
• Police (300 jobs at risk) 5 control centres
to close (Dumfries & Galloway)
• Colleges & Universities Pay campaign
- RPA signed at Napier Uni;
• NHS (Bill integrating Health & Social
Care) no staffing framework –Staff Governance
issues still problematic
Summary of general issues going
on in the region:
• Trident (Faslane Nuclear Base) - Economy
Pound? (potential bargaining)
• Independence Campaign;
• Pensions/ Equal Pay;
• Commonwealth Games;
• Scottish Living Wage.
• National Bargaining (FE votes in favour)
• Assisted Suicide (Bill Stage 1)
• Waiting Lists – Reshaping Care
The above issues and concerns
are to be taken back to NBMC Ctte meeting being
held in June by Scotland Regional Representatives
to raise for discussion. Additional matters may
arise and the above may be subject to change.
If you think anything has been missed please get
in touch and advise.
