Challenging racism in the workplace
For Workplace Stewards. This course, run by UNISON and Show Racism the Red Card, is aimed at senior branch representatives to help take forward a branch strategy to tackle this issue
8 July 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, Birmingham, B3 2PA
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8 July 2026
10:00am–4:00pm
UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, Birmingham, B3 2PA
This course is run by UNISON and Show Racism the Red Card. The course is aimed at senior branch representatives so that they can take forward a branch strategy to tackle this issue.
The aims of the course are:
- To raise your awareness of the opportunities equality law provides to identify institutional racism and ensure that the issues are dealt with;
- To improve your knowledge of the tools you can use to engage with your employer on tackling race discrimination;
- To explore how an organising approach can be taken to tackling racism in the workplace;
- To build confidence in negotiating with employers and anticipating any challenges;
- To develop a realistic action plan for the branch.
Please note that there is a £15 per head branch charge for this course.
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Application details
To apply for a place, please email the West Midlands Education Team at [email protected] with your name, UNISON branch and membership number
For any queries please email the above or call 0121 685 3104.