Motion
- Motion title
- Affiliation to Unite against Fascism
- Session
- 2006-2007
- Meeting link
- Annual Congress
- Meeting date
- 30 May 2007
- Status
- Passed
- Motion
- 8
- Motion text
Congress notes the continued threat of the British National Party. The BNP has more than 40 elected councillors, a number which is set to rise following the May local elections.
The BNP, despite its pretensions at being a 'mainstream' party, is a fascist organisation led by racists and holocaust deniers, many of whom have convictions for violent offences. We note with concern the attempts of the BNP to target college and university campuses with their race-hate propaganda.
Congress congratulates both of the predecessor unions, AUT and NATFHE, for taking a firm stand against the threatened rise of fascism in Britain by working alongside other trade unions and anti-fascists in the TUC-backed group Unite Against Fascism.
Congress resolves to put anti-fascist campaigning at the heart of UCU's activities, and to re-confirm UCU's affiliation to and support for Unite Against Fascism.
- Proposing body
- Transitional arrangements committee (TAC)
- Amended
- No
- Allocated to
- Equality committee
- Notes
Administrative info
- Listing reference
- 2007/C/05-30/007/8