UCU: Tackling race, racism and structural racism in higher and further education

Motion

Motion title: Tackling race, racism and structural racism in higher and further education

Motion text: Congress notes:
1. The tragic killing of George Floyd by the police is part of a long history of racism.
2. The Black Lives Matter movement is challenging systemic racism across the world.
3. The UK is not innocent and our universities are part of this systemic racism.
4. Campaigning for the retention and progression of permanent Black and Asian academic staff in higher and further education must be a priority for UCU.
Congress supports:
a. the call for decolonising the curriculums and our institutions.
b. The removal of the awarding gap, between Black and Asian students and white students should be part of this process.
Congress resolves:
i. to consider and implement a plan of action, including if necessary the use of industrial action if the above calls are not heeded.
ii. that our Black members and committees should be at the centre of this campaign.