The following resolution was passed at the University and College Union (UCU) Annual Congress 2023

EQ13 Refugees Welcome, Campaign Against Racism         National executive committee 

Congress reaffirms solidarity with refugees and migrants and commitment to opposing racism.

Congress deplores:

1. The continuing hostile climate to refugees
2. The racist immigration and asylum legislation
3. The ‘Rwanda plan’ to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda
4. The attacks and protests by Patriotic Alliance and other far right groups on refugee housing.

Congress calls on NEC, members and branches to:

1. Step up the campaign to overturn racist asylum and immigration legislation
2. and bring a motion to TUC Congress on this.
3. Express support and solidarity with refugees and migrants, including participating in broad based anti-racist protests.
4.  Show active support for refugees under attack, including through solidarity demos and counter demos against far right groups at their accommodation.
5. Organise teachouts during strikes on anti-racism and asylum rights with refugee speakers and invite them to branch meetings.