Composite Q (Covering Amended Motion 92 & Motion 93)
Combatting Fascism
‘‘That this Congress commends local trade union councils, trade unions and other groups for all the work they have undertaken over the last year with refugees and asylum seekers.
‘‘Congress applauds those who have stood confronting racists and fascists every week since 5th February 2023 in Erskine and elsewhere and calls on the movement to up their game on the threat from the far right. We thank all the people who have risen to the challenge when threatened by fascists all over Scotland.
‘‘We are well aware of the lessons from history on how far right fascists work to gain power. Experience over the last year has shown how it works in practice. They attend public meetings, cause disruption, distort the truth and are guilty of ceaseless intimidation and threatening behaviour. They commit actual violence against those who confront them and are standing up for refugees.
‘‘We must do all we can to ensure that they do not expand their influence and move towards gaining control of our country. In this context, Congress agrees that our movement must increase its efforts to oppose and stop these fascist thugs invading our peaceful communities. If we fail, the rights and terms and conditions of our members will be the least of our worries.
“Congress calls on the General Council to encourage affiliates to:
- confront fascism and to push our elected representatives to step up a gear to protect us from the far-right threat to our way of life and the hard-won rights of the working people of the country; and
- organise in communities to tackle the root causes for the rise of fascist groups who exploit the conditions caused by slashed public spending and disintegration of public services. Active mobilisation and the building of alliances are required that can impact on peoples understanding of the true causes of austerity.
Mover: Paisley and District Trades Union Council
Seconder: Fife Trades Union Council
Supporter: Clydebank Trades Union Council
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