Speaking to the annual Trade Union Congress in Brighton, Jeff Broome – Usdaw President said: “We know that racism has never gone away in this country, but certain groups have been emboldened by the referendum result, expressing views they previously wouldn't have dared to. That is why it is so important that we stand together to challenge racism.
 
“In the days following the referendum result Usdaw launched our 'No Room for Racism' campaign, with a range of literature and materials to give the campaign a real presence in workplaces. I'm proud to say that our reps have truly embraced this campaign.
 
“Events have been held in workplaces the length and breadth of the UK. Thousands of members and non-members have been engaged in conversations about racism, it's negative impact on all of us and how to challenge it.
 
“Racism will not be tolerated in Usdaw organised workplaces. So I want to thank our reps for their excellent response.”
 
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Usdaw (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers) is the UK's fourth biggest and the fastest growing trade union with over 430,000 members. Membership has increased by more than 17% in the last five years and by nearly a third in the last decade. Most Usdaw members work in the retail sector, but the Union also has many members in transport, distribution, food manufacturing, chemicals and other trades.
 
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