PCS National Black Members Seminar 2014

The Following has been supplied by PCS HQ:

The annual PCS Black Members Seminar will take place at the Novotel in Manchester on 11-12 October. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Equality Department on 020 7801 2683. Alternatively you can email at equality@pcs.org.uk. 

Who can apply?

Black is used in the political context to apply to people from African and Asian Diasporas, including people of dual heritage.

The seminar seeks to encourage greater participation from black members and is aimed particularly at members who are newly active or who would like to become more active in PCS.

Applications are positively welcomed from women, disabled, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) members who are often under represented at union events.

Seminar details

The PCS National Black Members Seminar will be held at the Novotel in Manchester on 11-12 October.

Registration will open at 12 noon on Saturday, with the seminar starting at 1 pm. The seminar will finish no later than 1 pm on Sunday.

The programme will integrate the PCS national campaign and organising priorities of the union with the particular challenges faced by black members under the seminar title “Defending jobs and communities; standing up for race equality”.

A variety of speakers, workshops and discussion group sessions will be spread across the weekend.

Please note that all successful applicants are required to attend for the entire duration of the seminar.

What is included?

PCS will meet the costs of accommodation, meals* and reasonable travel, including those for carers. Access requirements will be met as far as possible. *Please note lunch is not provided on Saturday.

Childcare facilities are available for children between 6 months and 14 years of age, however places are limited. Delegates are encouraged to make alternative arrangements where possible and PCS will cover the costs of reasonable childcare claims on production of a receipt from a registered carer.

How to apply

Members can nominate themselves and an application form can be found here. Further copies are available by contacting the Equality Department on 020 7801 2683. Alternatively you can email requests for application forms to equality@pcs.org.uk. 

Applicants must submit a supporting statement explaining why they wish to attend. This information forms part of the selection criteria.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5 pm on Friday 5 September 2014. 

Faxes will be accepted on fax number 0207 801 2763 until 5 pm on this date.

Please note that all seminar correspondence will be sent by email to both home and work email addresses unless applicants notify us otherwise.