Motion no: 53
Congress notes that across the world Far
Right political parties have made major gains at all political levels. The Far Right Movement has cynically fed off the fallout from the worldwide recessions and the refugee crisis with thousands fleeing war torn countries in search of a better life. They have sought to mobilise across the UK and Ireland on the back of fears surrounding immigration and shaped the most toxic elements of the Brexit debate.
It is important that the Trade Union Movement unite against the rise of the Far Right ensuring that all citizens, irrespective of where they were born are welcomed and have the same right
(to access jobs, services etc.) and call Ireland North and South their home.
Congress calls on all affiliates to ensure that there is a united opposition to all Far Right groups. This means not only trade union opposition to the presence of the Far Right on the streets but also a determined challenge to the poison of Far Right propaganda in
‘mainstream’ debate.
This Congress also calls for a training programme to be developed and delivered both North and South to educate all representatives on the issues which have given rise to the causes and growth in racism and how to challenge it in the workplace and wider society.
