Black and Ethnic Equality

The Committee has been looking at issues such as racial harassment and how to increase the numbers of black and ethnic minority people both in the union and in the industry. It is very clear that black people are woefully under-represented in the industry and this must change.

The Committee has been working closely with employers to increase the numbers of black and ethnic minority (BEM) drivers recruited. Guidance given to employers is to use the 'black' press (e.g. The Voice and Eastern Eye etc) to advertise vacant positions and also to state in any advertising that applications are welcomed from BEM people who are under-represented in their workforce.

ASLEF sends a full delegation to the TUC Black Worker's Conference every year. In 2011 they submitted a motion on organ donation in BEM communities. A delegation also attends the STUC Black Workers Conference. 

Floyd Doyle, Chair of the BEM Representative Committee holds a position on the TUC Race Relations Committee, while Paul Patmore, Secretary of the BEM Representative Committee, has a position on the STUC Black Workers Committee.

The BEM Representative Committee produces a newsletter called 'Fresh Tracks'. This is available to all BEM members; if you do not receive your copy please contact Head Office on 020 7324 2400. Alternatively you can view a copy online.