BTUSM conference poster

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This poster announces the 1983 conference of the Black Trade Unionists Solidarity Movement held at County Hall, London. The event featured international Black speakers and aimed to promote unity and solidarity among Black trade unionists. It reflects efforts within the trade union movement to address racial equality and foster collective strength during a period of increasing political activism.

Key points:
– The conference took place on June 4th and 5th, 1983, at County Hall, London SE1.
– It was organized by the Black Trade Unionists Solidarity Movement.
– The event featured international Black speakers, highlighting transnational solidarity.
– The conference aimed to promote Black unity within the trade union movement.
– Applications for attending the conference were handled by Neville Adams at a London address.

This conference poster situates the Black Trade Unionists Solidarity Movement within the broader framework of Black British political activism during the early 1980s. Bernie Grant was a central figure in advocating for racial justice and trade union solidarity in local government and national politics. Events like this conference contributed to strengthening anti-racist campaigns and community organizing amid struggles for workers’ rights and equal representation.

Source note: The OCR transcript is generally clear but somewhat minimal; some formatting and minor wording might be incomplete or inferred from layout.