UNISON 2015 Black members’ conference resolved to establish a Nelson Mandela award that embodies his attributes and becomes an annual feature of the conference.
Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first Black president saw in democracy after decades of apartheid rule which for Black people meant living with years of racial segregation and systemic oppression. His vision was for a truly united South Africa, and he became a powerful global figure of resistance.
Our union is proud to have made Mandela an honorary president of UNISON and to have stood by him and others in the movement on their historic struggle for equality, justice and in ending apartheid.
Amongst our Black communities we recognise that there is an abundance of talent and that there are many people who tirelessly contribute to the fight for racial equality across the world. With the marginalisation and discrimination faced by Black workers and people with entrenched barriers structural and institutional racism would appear to be ever increasing, but out of the ashes of despair we have seen courage, determination, purpose, and drive throughout our history and would encourage nominations from all sections of the Black community and devolved nations.
The award will be presented to someone who has supported and ‘gone above and beyond to represent Black people’ celebrating their achievements, courage, and determination within our society.
The award winner will be invited to attend the National Black members conference as a guest of the National Committee where they will be presented with the award.
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