We stand in solidarity with communities across the UK who have been subjected to violence and intimidation orchestrated by far-right groups.
We have witnessed appalling scenes in our local communities in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire of racist rioters targeting Muslim, black and minority ethnic communities, spreading fear and mayhem. The deliberate targeting of hotels accommodating asylum seekers is nothing short of barbaric.
These hateful events must be condemned as Islamophobic and racist by politicians of all parties and the media.
We share the position of the STUC which states, "We have long warned that the far-right poses a dangerous threat in the UK. Spreading racist hate amongst communities that are often marginalised and under resourced. The cruel impacts of austerity are shared across working-class communities, however the brutality of structural racism is faced only by black and minority ethnic communities. This has been compounded by the drip feed of anti-migrant rhetoric from parts of the media, politicians and echoed across social media channels.
"We will not stand back and allow the far-right to attempt to divide us. We will not be silent. We will not cower. Trade unions have a long history of defending our communities against fascists and racists. That work continues today."
This is a resource page that brings together a range of available resources to support affiliates to combat racism and the far right. We will add to it as we find additional resources. Please send any resources from your own unions/contacts to secretary@atuc.org.uk
Trade unions
STUC:
EIS:
EIS FELA | Fighting Far Right Influence
PCS:
Fighting racism and fascism | Public and Commercial Services Union
Anti-racist organisations
Resources - Stand Up to Racism
Hope Not Hate
Reports & Investigations – HOPE not hate
Show Racism the Red Card
Scotland - Show Racism the Red Card
