How do we stop the rise of the racist and fascist far fight?

20th September from 19:30-21:30
Harmony Hall
Unit 1 2a Truro Road, E177 London, United Kingdom

We face a growing and serious challenge from the racist and fascist right in the UK, encouraged by Donald Trump and his close associate Steve Bannon and now boosted by the release from jail of former EDL leader Tommy Robinson.
Waltham Forest is no stranger to the fascist English Defence League and its former leader Tommy Robinson – they have repeatedly targeted the borough and each time been met by a huge, united community opposition.

Speakers include:
– Steve Hedley, Assistant General Secretary RMT (who was viciously assault by far-right thugs during Trump’s visit)
– Leah Levane, Co-chair, Jewish Voice for Labour
– Nadia Sayed, Student activist, Stand up to Racism
– Hasan Patel, young activist
– Weyman Bennett, Co-chair Stand up to Racism

With this latest threat of a new far right and fascist movement emerging, we as a matter of urgency need to come together to build the broadest response possible to defend our multicultural borough.… Read on ...

MAY DAY 2018

Cancellation of Waltham Forest May Day Event – Statement from Trades Union Council Officers

The May Day event which was planned for 28 April – and which included a commemoration of Workers’ Memorial Day – will not now be taking place as the Council has decided not to grant permission for it to go ahead.

Waltham Forest Trade Union Council Officers have a number of concerns about this decision. We will be reporting them to our next meeting and a full statement will be issued in due course.
In the meantime, we want to thank those who agreed to speak or perform at our event – as well as those organisations that were to provide food and drink, child-friendly activities and campaign stalls. We apologise for any disappointment and inconvenience the Council’s decision has caused.