NIPSA is calling for working class unity against the racists. Trade union and community activists have been working in communities and in workplaces to defend people and drive back the far right who are intent on organising attacks in working class communities.
NIPSA General Secretary, Carmel Gates, said,
“NIPSA wishes to put on record our support for activists who are showing working‑class solidarity at its best. The work done in communities and workplaces has begun to push the far right back. A series of demonstrations have been organised to allow workers to express their anger at the far right.
This is a big step forward, but much more needs to be done.
It is vital that we challenge all attempts to promote racism, oppose criminal violence in our communities, and fight to end the economic and social misery that has become a breeding ground for the far right.
If attacks continue, then the next step must be for people to hold work stoppages and mass demonstrations across Northern Ireland.”
NIPSA members are organising and participating in a series of anti‑racism demonstrations, and we strongly encourage members and the public to support them and send a clear message: racism has no place here.
- Thursday 11 June, 1:00pm – 1:30pm
Royal Victoria Hospital – Falls Road Entrance
Organised by NIPSA Branch 730 (Belfast Trust) - Saturday 13 June, 1:00pm
Belfast City Hall
Organised by United Against Racism (UAR) Belfast - Saturday 13 June, 2:00pm
Guild Hall, Derry / L’Derry
Organised by Derry Trades Union Council (DTUC)