Originally published here.

CSP stewards and health and safety reps have been taking forward anti-racism in workplaces across the UK, supported by the CSP.

Just under 300 CSP stewards and safety reps attended CSP anti-racism training last autumn, comprising a webinar and follow-up discussions, and making pledges to take anti-racist action.

As staff side chair in her trust, Vicky asked to be part of its reverse mentoring programme. 'I felt it was a really important leadership message to send to the rest of my union colleagues.'

As a member of her local union ‘staff side’, Jill has been working closely with the NHS trust’s BAME networks to change interview and selection processes, and include BAME representation on panels for jobs above Band 5.

Resmi organised a 'Show Racism the Red Card day' to raise awareness about racism experienced during Covid.

'I challenged the leadership team regarding their lack of understanding around unconscious bias within the workplace,' adds Manessa.

Structural racism

Structural racism is a feature of the social, economic and political systems in which we all exist. The UK is a country with deep-rooted structural racism. 

This is seen in everything from unequal access to education and employment to racist attacks. We also see long-standing structural racism in the workplace. 

In the NHS, for example, staff from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are more affected than their white counterparts by bullying and harassment, having fewer development opportunities and being significantly less likely to be able to work from home.

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