Anti-fascism / anti-racism

Opposing the British National Party (BNP), English Defence League (EDL) and other fascist and/or racist groups

75th Anniversary Celebrations Of The Battle of Cable Street

This year marks the 75th anniversary of a key moment in the 20th Century struggle against fascism in this Country, the Battle of Cable Street. . RMT is sponsoring the celebrations and rally on Sunday 2nd October in East London and all members are urged to attend what should be a magnificent day.

Assembly for the march is 11.30 at the junction of Braham Street and Leman Street (Aldgate East Tube Station). The Rally will be at 13.00 in St George-in-the-East Gardens (off Cable Street).

RMT Intervened to Prevent English Defence League Travelling on 'Special' Tube Trains

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on 5 September, 2011 - 21:12

The RMT intervened to halt the Metropolitan Police's plans to run special trains for English Defence League (EDL) members. The EDL had planned to march through Tower Hamlets, an area with a high Asian population and the Metropolitan Police wanted to assist the EDL to their destination by asking LUL management to run special non-stop trains for them.

This plan was swiftly halted after RMT station staff and train drivers, with the support of the union's London Transport Regional Organiser declared that they would refuse to work for the duration if they felt that there was an imminent and serious risk of danger.

The RMT's Political Officer has written an open letter to London Undergrounds Managing Director about the events which occured on the underground.

Protest against the EDL, Luton

The English Defence League (EDL) is a racist organisation – but not just that. For all its ludicrous claims to represent the ‘white working class’, it attacks working-class people fighting back against cuts.

The EDL has denounced British Airways strikers, disrupted socialist meetings and attacked Swansea Trades Council’s May Day march. Now it is attacking student protesters against cuts and fees.

The EDL is holding a demonstration in Luton on 5 February. Anti-racists will be mobilising against them.

Opposing the EDL

Submitted by Janine on 31 January, 2011 - 17:17

This resolution submitted by LU Fleet branch was carried by the February meeting of the Regional Council:

This Regional CouncilNotes -

1 - This Regional Council notes the recent increase in Islamophobia, racism and fascism across Europe, such as the openly fascist Hungarian Jobbik party, France's effective ban on the burka and British Tabloids' demonisation of Muslims.

'Notts Stop The BNP' Conference Report

Submitted by Peter on 18 April, 2010 - 23:16

Notts Stop The BNP held a conference in Nottingham to discuss how to counter the threat from the British National Party (BNP) and the English Defence League (EDL). The conference was organised with the support of Workers Liberty. There were Delegates from Stoke, Lincoln, Liverpool, Sheffield, Amber Valley, Birmingham, London and Nottingham - many of whom were members of local anti-fascist organisations, or unions. The RMT had a good turnout.

Emergency resolution: anti-EDL demonstration, Bolton

Submitted by Admin on 25 March, 2010 - 11:35

The following resolution, submitted by Jubilee South & East London Line branch and seconded by Hammersmith & City branch, was carried unanimously by the March meeting of the Regional Council.

This region notes:

Thousands of UAF supporters gathered in Bolton to oppose the English Defence League on Saturday. The protest was strengthened by striking taxi workers protesting at the EDL coming to their city. It was a magnificent display of anti-fascism. We outnumbered the EDL by 4 to 1.

Union Forum Event: Stop The British National Party

HOPE not hate: Celebrating modern BritainThe 'Union's Forum' is being held on Sunday 11th April 18.30 -20.30, at Broadway Theatre, Broadway, Barking, IG11 7LS. (Map)

Hope not Hate and Billy Bragg will be attending the Forum which will discuss the consequences of the BNP strengthening its grip and the positive alternative of uniting the local community to fight for jobs, social housing and public services.

Read the full story to see the message from General Secretary Bob Crow about this event.

Counter Demonstration against the English Defense League (EDL)

URGENT MESSAGE FROM UNITE AGAINST FASCISM ________________________________________ UNITE AGAINST FASCISM Emergency protest against the EDL in London this Friday Assemble 11am, Friday 5 March Houses of Parliament, London

For more information please call 020 7801 2782 or visit the UAF website

on www.uaf.org.uk

The English Defence League (EDL) will be marching in London on Friday 5 March in support of the far right Dutch MP Geert Wilders who is visiting the House of Lords to whip up hatred against Muslims.