A solidarity rally will be held in Ebrington Square this weekend following the sickening racist attacks on two healthcare workers and another man.
The rally, titled ‘Protect our Migrant Workers – An Injury to One is an Injury to All’ is being organised by Derry Trades Union Council and will take place at 1pm this Saturday, November 14.
Three people were assaulted on Sunday night in what police are treating as racially-motivated hate crimes. The PSNI has confirmed they believe the incidents may be linked.
Urging people to attend the gathering, Derry Trades Union Council (DTUC) Chair Damien Doherty said, “The Waterside is a strong working class community that should feel welcome to all working class members of our society.
“DTUC calls on all workers and trade unions to show solidarity with our migrant workers by standing as a unified working class against the disgusting attempts to hurt or alienate any worker through these unwelcome racial attacks.
“It is the ABC of trade unionism to recognise that an attack on any worker is an attack on all workers. We must stand strong and support our colleagues as a community and ensure that across all workplaces our migrant brothers and sisters know they are an invaluable addition to our workforces and our community. DTUC calls on all community groups and individuals to join us in that support and solidarity.
“DTUC demands an end to the sickening racist attacks against migrant workers and their families and will always stand in solidarity with our migrant workers,” Mr Doherty added.
Venue: Ebrington Square
Date: Saturday, November 14
Time: 1pm
