
31 March 2021
Government report ‘gaslighting’ Black Asian Minority…
Paper ‘completely irresponsible and immoral’.
The GMB is in the process of developing a national scholarship program to equip GMB members from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds with the skills, tools and confidence to campaign and organise around race in their region and challenge race discrimination where they see it.
GRASP is a GMB positive action initiative developed to respond to the Dr Elizabeth Henry Report 2003, Recommendation 6:
"A positive action programme that includes expanding and promoting opportunities for black and minority ethnic groups to participate at all levels of the GMB. May involve, shadowing, mentoring and support training, proactive consultation with black and minority ethnic groups to understand needs and barriers faced in becoming members and/or activists. Sets targets for inclusion, monitors, and reports progress."
The aim of the course is to train and develop Black Asian and minority ethnic activists to become highly competent and effective workplace leaders by:
To be considered eligible for GRASP, participants must:
Those applying must commit to participating in the entire course.
Please look out for further updates.