Several ways to get involved, the first of which is primarily targeted at younger workers, particularly men
Building workers voices online: new course pushing back on far-right narratives
Far-right online narratives are growing rapidly across platforms like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. Workers voices are under-represented in these spaces, while far-right influencers continue to build trust, relevance, and reach. And we know young men are increasingly targeted by far-right influencers using misogyny. We need content that speaks authentically to workers and communities – made by people who are part of those communities themselves.
That’s why the TUC is launching their Worker Voice Network: Stories that Unite. An eight-week programme starting on 29 January to train and support a group of of trade union members and representatives to safely create impactful digital content that challenges far-right narratives online.
The programme combines expert-led skills development with ongoing support and mentoring throughout and will cover digital safety, wellbeing and building supportive peer networks to sustain long-term content creation. By the end, participants will have created multiple videos, tested new messages, and planned how to continue growing their influence. Participants will also receive mentorship for 6 weeks after the programme ends, and join a network of content creators responding to far-right narratives.
For the purposes of this project, we have three target groups for the course: young men, workers from Wales and health and social care workers. Participants must be over 18.
Places are limited so apply now, deadline 4 January.
Workers Against the Far Right Organising conference!
co hosted by Stand Up To Racism & TUC
Saturday 21 February 11am – 4.30pm central London
Speakers introducing themes will include…
💥 Daniel Kebede National Education Union general secretary 💥 Fran Heathcote Public & Commercial Services Union general secretary 💥 Steve Wright Fire Brigades Union general secretary 💥 Sarah Woolley Bakers Food & Allied Workers Union general secretary 💥 Kudsia Batool TUC Director of Equalities
· For trade unionists and all those in a workplace to come together…
· In workshops, plenaries and training and education sessions to organise, share experiences and educate ourselves…
· To discuss how to challenge toxic, racist and divisive narratives
· How can we deliver a strong, rooted trade union presence on major unity demonstration on 28 March?
A central theme of the conference will be sharing training and education that can be taken up across unions, branches and workplaces.
There will be a big focus on what we can do to build a strong presence from workplaces and union branches on the 28 March TOGETHER alliance major unity demonstration in London.
