Black Workers Conference poster

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This poster announces a Black Workers Conference held on September 12th, 1981, in Birmingham. It was organized by a steering committee formed by black trade unionists concerned about the unique challenges faced by black workers under economic restructuring. The poster invites participation and highlights efforts to create black caucuses within trade unions.

Key points:
– In February 1981, 80 black trade unionists met to establish a steering committee to organize a conference of black workers.
– The conference aimed to address the distinct issues faced by black workers, including job losses and low-paid home-based work, particularly among black women.
– The poster calls attention to increasing harassment and violence against black workers amid economic crisis.
– The conference took place on September 12th, 1981, at Digbeth Civic Hall, Birmingham.
– Attendees were invited to register by sending their details to the steering committee at an address in Handsworth, Birmingham.

This event reflects key themes in Black British political history, particularly trade unionism and anti-racism activism during the early 1980s. Black trade unionists, including figures like Bernie Grant, sought to ensure that the struggles of black workers were acknowledged within the broader labor movement. The conference exemplifies grassroots organizing to combat racial and economic injustice within local government and beyond.

Source note: The OCR transcript is generally clear though slightly uneven; minor uncertainties in some words (e.g., a name at the end) do not affect the understanding of the poster’s purpose.