There was a lot of debate as to whether those of us from 'minority backgrounds' should be allowed to organise within the Trade Union movement separately. But we have moved away from that stage of the TU development and Self Organised Groups are very much a part of mainstream organisation in large Trade Unions.
The recent Black Workers Group AGM in Euston with more than 110 delegates attending proved how well the SOG's are organised and how much support there is for what they stand for. It is also great to see that the reps from these groups on regional committee, Council and conferences are always there ensuring that the Equalities agenda remains at the top of Unisons priorities. Other groupings within Unison should take note of this and do more to form meaningful and working relationships with SOG's. I have, in the past, been critical of certain collectives who have either ignored this basic fact and I am hoping my view on this will be changed soon.
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