John Hannett – Usdaw General Secretary says: “Today’s Wear Red Day is a timely reminder that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect at work, particularly in this challenging period after the referendum. Regardless of race, religious belief or national origin, everyone must be allowed to go about their lives free from fear of abuse.
“Across the country Usdaw reps are organising Wear Red Day events in workplaces to raise awareness and funds for educational work delivered by Show Racism the Red Card. Usdaw’s own staff are also participating today.
“Show Racism the Red Card is an organisation that uses the high-profile status of football and football players to help tackle racism in society using education. They deliver high-quality training and education to young people and adults in their schools, their workplaces and at events held in football stadiums to more than 50,000 individuals per year.
“Usdaw works closely with Show Racism the Red Card, who have supported a number of anti-racism campaigns in Usdaw workplaces.”
Notes for Editors:
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.
How to make a ‘Wear Red Day’ donation:
Post: Send a cheque made out to ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ to: Show Racism the Red Card, The Linskill Centre, Linskill Terrace, North Shields NE30 2AY
BACS: Sort Code 60 83 01 - Account No 20214931
Text: WRED16 + £theamount via SMS message to 70007
JustGiving: www.justgiving.com/theredcard
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