Social media campaign against racism in the workplace
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SIPTU and the Communications Workers’ Union (CWU) launched an online social media campaign to highlight racial discrimination in the workplace to mark UN Anti-Racism Day 2014 on Friday, (21st March). According to a 2012 report by the ESRI, people of black ethnicity are almost four times more likely to report experiences of discrimination in the work place than white Irish people.
SIPTU National Campaigns and Equality Organiser, Ethel Buckley said: “Racism, and its impact on the lives of workers is a matter of grave concern for all of society.
“However, the vision of a society in which every worker, whatever their race, creed, colour, ethnicity or nationality is treated fairly goes to the heart of the trade union movement.
“SIPTU represents workers from all communities and backgrounds across the island of Ireland. We are proud of the diversity of our membership and are committed to campaigning alongside workers, employers, communities and state agencies to stamp out racism and sectarianism in Irish workplaces.”
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