UCU: Composite: Opposing racist and far right activity

Motion

Motion text: Congress deplores the:
1. Rise in popularity of far right political parties in Europe
2. the increasing activity of racist and far right groups in the UK, alongside the
rise in support for Reform UK
3. ‘Prevent’ referrals on university campuses for far right activists and
activities.
4. Election of Trump, further fueling the Far Right.
5. Continuing racist immigration legislation – part of the hostile environment
and a particular negative impact on international students and staff.
6. The targeting of Muslims and refugees
Congress reaffirms policy opposing the racist immigration legislation, the Far
Right and Trump and support for Stand up to Racism (SUTR).
Congress calls on the NEC and all UCU branches to
a. Work with other trade unions to pressure government to overturn racist
immigration legislation.
b. to proactively oppose the activities of racist and far right groups and support
members in challenging Far Right and workplace racism, work with students
and organise teach-ins.
c. Encourage members to attend broad-based anti-racist demonstrations such
SUTR and Hope not Hate, summits and music festivals, including those called
by SUTR on 31 May and 21 June, and to bring banners.