In pictures: UNISON joins the anti-racist counter-demonstrations

UNISON members join hundreds at a counter-demonstration in Bristol

Last night, UNISON members from across the UK took to the streets to counter the 100+ far-right rallies planned at immigration centres, lawyers’ offices and charities.

Most of the counter demonstrations were organised by Stand Up To Racism.

At every site across the UK, anti-racists outnumbered the far-right.

Belfast

Fantastic trade union support at the @irishcongress anti-racism rally outside the Parliament Buildings at Stormont last night @nipsa @NIC_ICTU pic.twitter.com/LTy6aRD1ww

— PCS Union (@pcs_union) August 8, 2024

Derby

A peaceful gathering by Derby Stand Up To Racism also ensured the Far Right stayed away. These streets are our streets and belong EVERYONE. Most of these people may not be in a union, but they are BEING a union and standing together. #StandUpToRacism pic.twitter.com/z14ShQwvWt

— Derbyshire UNISON (@Derbys_UNISON) August 7, 2024

Derry

Great to see a good crowd in #Derry‘s Guildhall Square for this evening’
anti-hate rally. @ShaunHarkin17 is addressing the crowd at the moment. Other speakers include @LSeenoiBarr, @SandraDuffySF, @GaryDon90556447 & @UnisonTheUnion pic.twitter.com/qqLDiLnVFA

— Steve Bradley 🇺🇦 (@bradley_steve) August 7, 2024

Finchley – London

#NorthFinchley ✊ pic.twitter.com/VIEP3Cq5Xq

— (((barnet_unison))) VOTE YES FOR STRIKE ACTION (@barnet_unison) August 8, 2024

We are going to need a bigger boat 🤣

Massive turn out here in #NorthFinchley pic.twitter.com/JAQBD5S8YM

— (((barnet_unison))) VOTE YES FOR STRIKE ACTION (@barnet_unison) August 7, 2024

Leeds

Isn’t it beautiful to see picture after picture of trade unionists & anti fascists & other compassionate people turn up in all these city’s quelling the voice of thuggery and racism. This is our country and I hope every international NHS employee feels some reassurance tonight. pic.twitter.com/6EWNNk637U

— UNISON LeedsHospital (@UnisonLth) August 7, 2024

Walthamstow – London

Last night thousands of anti-racists took to the streets around the UK to defend immigration services targeted by far- right thugs. Our reps, Jon, Isaac, Jed & Tom joined the Walthamstow mobilisation – & managed to get themselves on the front page of the Metro! #standuptoracism pic.twitter.com/hEwiMtpc4b

— Tower Hamlets UNISON (@UNISON_TH) August 8, 2024

Stand Up To Racism have called further demonstrations for Saturday 10th August.

For further updates, visit the Stand Up To Racism website.