ON MARCH 19 the TUC organised a demonstration in East London against racism and fascism.
In their publicity leaflets they argued that the fascists feed off the despair created by unemployment and poor social conditions. Unfortunately the TUC does nothing to actually defend jobs, wages and living standards.
However, they are right to draw attention to the links between racism and unemployment. The labour movement should learn from the French experience in campaigning for full employment and in defence of the welfare state.
The major anti-racist organisations (SOS-Racisme, FASTI and MRAP) have all been actively supporting the March for Jobs organised by Agir Enserte ble contre le Chomage! (AC!). AC!, in turn, has understood the need to combat racism.
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