Wokingham borough council has made a significant commitment to ensuring equality in its workforce by signing UNISON’s anti-racism charter.
The charter, which aims to tackle racism in the public sector, commits organisations to having a clear and visible race equality policy, as well as programme of anti-racism initiatives such as training for all staff.
Wokingham borough council’s leader Stephen Conway attended the signing, along with chief executive of the council Susan Parsonage and branch representatives from the union.
Jo Galloway, UNISON South East regional secretary, said: “By signing UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter, the council is doing a great service to its staff and the people of Wokingham, setting an important example to other employers across south east England.”
Hilary Rothery, UNISON branch chair at Wokingham borough council, said: “It’s fantastic that Wokingham borough council has signed up to UNISON’s anti-racism charter.
“This is an important step towards tackling racism in all its forms and creating a safer, fairer workplace for all council staff.”
Susan Parsonage, chief executive of Wokingham borough council, said: “Racism has no place in our organisation and never has. We’ve always been committed to this and signing UNISON’s anti-racism charter strengthens that commitment.
“It gives us a clear framework to build on the work already under way through our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. We look forward to working alongside our colleagues and UNISON to take practical action.”
