Nomination Form for Usdaw Divisional Equalities Forums

Date: 28 August 2008

Nomination form for Usdaw divisional equalities forums

Would you like to be involved in the Union’s equalities work?

Are you interested in issues like disability, women's health, racism and lesbian and gay rights?

Usdaw is looking for members to take part in a Divisional Equalities Forum. There will be seats on the forum for the following groups of members - women, black and ethnic minority members, disabled members and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members (LGBT).

The reason why these members sit on the forum is because they are under involved in the union's structures. Usdaw believes this is wrong and wants to find ways to reach out to these groups of members.

Here are some of the practical things the forum will be doing:

• Running weekend schools on issues like disability discrimination, women's health, tackling racism at work.
• Organising local get-togethers to support and encourage new members.
• Working with other union reps and officials to recruit more members and reps.

If you would like to be involved in your divisional equalities forum please download and complete the nomination form at the end of this text.

There will probably be around five forum meetings a year and Usdaw will pay your travel, out of pocket expenses and any loss of wages for any forum meetings/events you take part in. Full training and support will be given to forum members.

Nominations for the forums will be considered by your Divisional Council at their meeting in November. You will be contacted after this to be advised if you have been selected to sit on your forum. To find out more:

• Contact the Women and Equalities Section at Central Office 0161 224 2804.
• Contact your local Usdaw office 0845 606 0640.

Nomination Form for Usdaw Divisional Equalities Forums was correct at date of publication August 2008.

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