STEVE SILVER spotlights the role of trade unions in countering fascism VISITORS TO TRANSPORT UNION RMT headquarters in London can see a plaque with the names of over 100 rail workers and seafarers who volunteered to fight fascism in Spain, many of whom never returned. This article is an abridged extract from a new pamphlet […]
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Italian far-right group leaders arrested after violent clashes in Rome
Roberto Fiore, along with 11 other Forza Nuova members were arrested on Saturday after demonstrating against coronavirus measures and later wrecking the premises of CGIL trade union federation. Read online at The Local.it here
Shrewsbury 24: Ricky Tomlinson among picketers to have convictions quashed by Court of Appeal over 1972 strike
The convictions have been overturned in the Court of Appeal today after a decades long campaign Ricky Tomlinson has said “This was a political trial not just of me and the Shrewsbury pickets, but was a trial of the trade union movement.” Read more here
PCS statement on the policing bill
There are many concerns about the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill that has passed its second reading in the House of Commons and therefore continues its passage before the House of Lords. PCS, the trade union representing civil servants has issued a statement outlining their main concerns. Read the statement on the PCS website […]
High Court urged to overturn PM’s decision to stand by Priti Patel
The High Court must overturn Boris Johnson’s decision that Home Secretary Priti Patel did not breach government rules on behaviour, a union says. Read full article on the BBC website here
Mobilisation Day called on 18th February 2021 by SUTR and TUC for UN Anti-Racism Day on 20/3
Mobilisation Day called on 18th February 2021 by SUTR and TUC for UN Anti-Racism Day on 20/3 With 38 days to go, the TUC and Stand up To Racism have called for a day of mobilisation for UN Anti Racism Day on Thursday 18th February to build awareness and participation for activities on 20th March. […]
MARCH 20, 2021: UN ANTI RACISM DAY – NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION
MARCH 20, 2021: UN ANTI RACISM DAY – NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION On March 20 2021 we will come together united against racism, Islamophobia, antisemitism and fascism. We’ll stand in solidarity with refugees and migrants to send a powerful message to those in power that racism will be defeated. On March 20, 2021, UN Anti-Racism […]
TUC Report : The Rise of the Far Right: A Trade Union Response
The TUC launched a new report, The Rise of the Far Right: A Trade Union Response at a webinar on 3rd December 2020. The report is below as well as recording of the webinar and case studies from Hungary, Poland, Turkey, Columbia and Brazil. Here is a link to the recording of the full webinar: […]
Tacking the far right – An interactive TUC Guide
Tackling the far-right – interactive guide In this online guide you’ll learn who the far-right are, practical tips on how to campaign against them, and how to hold difficult conversations with people who may have been influenced by far-right propaganda. Interactive guide Video
Trade union movement and Labour Party gear up against Tommy Robinson’s fascist rally on Saturday
The fight against the emerging Islamophobic street movement picked up pace this week, Unite Against Fascism writes. Activists from across the trade unions and Labour Party have been mobilising for the counter-demonstration to the next Free Tommy Robinson rally in Whitehall this Saturday. Initiated by Stand Up To Racism and Unite Against Fascism, it is […]
A massive win for all workers
The Supreme Court has ruled that employment tribunal fees are unlawful in a case brought by Unison. Reacting to the decision, Unison General Secretary Dave Prentis commented on 26 July: Today’s Supreme Court ruling is the most significant judicial intervention in the history of British employment law. This result is a massive win for our […]
Pride, protest and policy making
Equality and solidarity were key themes for trade unionists during this summer’s round of conferences and labour movement events. Cathy Pound from Trade Union Friends of Searchlight was there. PCS 2016, Brighton This year’s conference of the PCS civil service union took place at the end of May against a background of a huge onslaught […]