RACIAL DISCRIMINATION HURTS EVERYONE

  Tameside Racial Equality Council, 20 Warrington Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, 0L6 7JS
0161 343 3399   0161 343 2424 trec.office@virgin.net

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WHAT THE LAW SAYS

Have you experienced racial harassment or discrimination?
 

	at work
	at college
	at community/sports centres
	on the street
	at home

WHAT WE DO

Our service may range from giving you simple advice to representing your case at an Industrial Tribunal.  If we cannot deal with your matter we will refer you to a relevant agency.

We use the provisions of the Race Relations Act 1976 to:
 

	work towards the elimination of racial discrimination, and
	promote equality of opportunity and good relations between persons of different racial groups.

USE THE LAW TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS

In Job Recruitment Mr Khan was twice told a salesperson post had been taken.  His son telephoned using an English-sounding name and a white friend also telephoned, both were offered interviews for the job.

In Promotion The only Asian operator on a day shift was not allowed to apply for promotion as he was not in the grade immediately below.  Two white workers trained by him were able to apply and were appointed.

In Dismissal  A black senior executive was very successful in his work but dismissed.

In the Provision of Services A British citizen of Black Caribbean origin was stopped from boarding a flight by check-in staff because she had a single ticket.

Racial abuse at work Persistent jokes about Irish origin, which led to stress.

Racial Harassment and Violence from neighbours An Asian suffered racial abuse and occasional violence from neighbours for years.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

	Free and confidential advice on: Racial harassment Discrimination in employment Education Service provision
	Advice and assistance to victims of racial discrimination as well as undertaking individual casework.
	Public education by providing the community with information.  We also provide training on equal opportunities specifically dealing with race equality.
	Telephone advice.
	Community development by supporting ethnic minority organisations.
	Development of policies by providing advice and assistance to a wide range of organisations, agencies and employers in Tameside.