NUJ votes for black self organisation | Socialist Action 1983

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THE NUJ Annual Delegate Meeting (conference) last week, took a major step forward by voting unanimously in favour of black self organisation in the union. It also elected a black vice president, Lionel Morrison.

Taken under a debate on equal opportunities the resolution passed stated 'Chapels should be encouraged to give support black members organising in caucuses in line with TUC policy.' The VOLCO positive action on training, oD unterviews ana oue areas.

The resolution wal moved by Marc Wadsworth, national chair of the - Labour Party Black Sec tion, from the National Race Relations Working Party. It was seconded by London East sup. ported by the executive. Lionel Morrison spoke in favour of the resolution.

Following the per cent vote at the NUT con ference in favour of black self organisation — a vote taken against the recom medation of the exécutive this year to show a maior step forward for blank setthe demise self Ur causa GOL.

The Black Section has prioritised a drive in the trade unions to gain self organisation in the unions support for the demands of the Black Section in the Labour Party.