Received from: Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers
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Congress recognises the critical role trade unions play in creating a fairer and more equal society. At the same time, Congress acknowledges the significant challenges, both now and in the future, facing the anti-racist and anti-fascist movements.
Unions are busy working with the Labour government to undo the damage done to our society by 14 years of Conservative rule. However, the scale of this task, both industrially and economically, is huge.
Over a decade of neglect and underinvestment has left millions of working people across the country struggling to pay their bills and access basic services. Many are feeling that nothing in the country works the way it should and are disillusioned with national politics.
These very real frustrations are being exploited by the far right to fuel their politics of hate and division.
The Employment Rights Bill recognises that focussing on re-balancing the economy, strengthening union organising and extending collective bargaining will promote racial justice and tackle inequality.
Congress congratulates both the TUC on the publication of their strategy to tackle the far right and affiliates for implementing the strategy and giving it such high priority, something which has built on previous work.
Congress calls upon the Labour government to be bold in its vision, to push back on rather than pander to far-right narratives and to commit to delivering for working people quickly. The surest way to defeat grievance politics is to improve jobs, raise living standards and invest in our public services and communities.
Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers
Amendment
At the end of the fourth paragraph add new sentence:
“This also enabled Reform to take control of 10 councils and one mayoralty at the 2025 elections – with major implications for local government workers and the communities they serve.”
At the end of the fifth paragraph add new sentence:
“Delivering real change for communities is essential to turning the tide against the far right.”
UNISON
Amendment
After the last paragraph, add:
“Congress calls upon the Labour government to be bold in its vision, to push back on rather than pander to far-right narratives – to include an end to the demonisation of migrants and refugees – and to commit to delivering for working people quickly.”
University and College Union