UCU: Building a trade union movement against hostile environment

Motion

Motion text: Congress notes:
1. The Hostile Environment policy worsened conditions for migrants after the passage of the Immigration Act 2014
2. That this policy has permeated society to the detriment of people’s lives
3. Migrants, racialised minorities and the working class suffer the brunt of this policy
4. That the Conservative Party have announced plans to escalate the Hostile Environment
Congress believes:
a. That trade unions have a history of fighting for justice
b. That UCU has led in the fight against the Hostile Environment among UK trade unions
Congress resolves:
i. To work with other trade unions in order to build a movement in the UK against the Hostile Environment.
ii. To campaign for inter-union solidarity in order to strengthen our position in fighting unjust and racist immigration policies.
iii. To seek to establish a joint-TU conference which addresses the concerns around the Hostile Environment and the ways in which a joint, unified front can combat this.