The European Parliament elections take place on Thursday 4 June. Whatever your view of Europe, there is a clear threat that the BNP will be spreading their politics of hate to try to win seats in the Parliament. To do this they are trying to hide their extremism. The trade union movement has a crucial role as the main campaigning body against racists.
UNISON Scotland, together with the STUC its trade union councils, civil service union PCS and other affiliates, is actively supporting Searchlight’s “Hope not Hate” campaign to keep the BNP out.
Branches and supporters have been targetting their members and the public with the message: "Vote against the BNP in the European Elections on 4 June.
We co-ordinated a successful union day of action – Union Friday – on Friday 15 May.
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We have communicated with all members through branches and via direct communications to encourage them to:
Register to vote
If people aren’t on the electoral register they can’t vote. Check at your local library or council offices. Voter registration forms are available from your local council or online at www.aboutmyvote.co.uk - the completed form has to be returned to your local council. The final deadline for returning forms to register to ensure a vote in the Euro Elections was Tuesday 19 May.
Vote! on Thursday 4 June
A low turn out means the BNP need fewer votes to be successful.
Pass on this message
Forward this information by email and encourage families and friends to vote in the Euro Elections on 4 June – tell them that a vote for the BNP is a vote for the politics of hate, and against freedom, equality and tolerance.
Turn out and campaign
You can help with more activities like the lunch time stalls, or leafleting of railway stations which we organised in towns and cities on Friday 15 May. Check with your branch and look out for further updates with more details.
Page updated: Friday 22 May 2009
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