📣UCU marching Together against the far right📣

It’s now only a few days until what looks set to be one of the biggest demonstrations against the far right in many years.
Let’s make sure the UCU bloc is big and loud – bring your banners and your colleagues! 
📍We’ll meet at midday at “Start Zone C, Position 7” https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dg4jCd2QxSTELULQ7
🚌 If you’ve not got transport yet, you can find coach tickets here https://www.togetheralliance.org.uk/getting-there
🪩 At the end of the march, Trafalgar Square will be turned into one big free party with artists such as Ben UFO, Jessie Ware, Hot Chip, A Guy Called Gerald. More details here https://share.google/ZGdl358T7sHo0Qr6Q
 
Who is organising it? Saturday’s demonstration – Together Alliance – is being built by a very broad alliance of trade unions, faith groups and civil society organisations. It’s our chance to stand together in love, hope and unity. 
Why is it being organised? In September, Tommy Robinson brought over 100,000 people to London for his “Uniting the Kingdom” demonstration. Not everyone attending was racist, but the speeches were deeply racist, and the event was organised by far-right figures.
Reform UK are currently topping opinion polls. They already control 10 councils and are aiming to take more. In places like Greater Lincolnshire, Reform-led councils are cutting ESOL provision from 2027, claiming it does not support “natives”.
Society may feel increasingly divided, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Where communities have mobilised against Reform UK in local elections, they have successfully challenged their narrative and shown that they do not represent the interests of working-class people.
Why is it good to march with your trade union? 
1.        It gives us confidence and to others in UCU that we will stand up to racists & fascists, and we are right to do so. 
2.        It demonstrates to the government and politicians that we will oppose their racist narratives and divisive, damaging policies. 
3.        When the demo is covered by the media and seen by passers-by – a large, visible trade union bloc helps grow the movement by encouraging others to join us and get active.
4.        It sends a signal to our union leaders that members are ready to take on the far right in the workplaces and on the streets. 
That’s why it is important to stand together as our UCU bloc. Please bring your banners and your colleagues. 
✊🏽 Marching as our union bloc shows we’re organised. We will stand together in our workplaces and on the streets. We stand united.