by Kevin O'Neil Information Development Officer

It is that time of year when we march through the streets of Glasgow to say no to racism and fascism. The theme for this year's STUC annual St Andrew's Day March and Rally against Racism and Fascism is No Place for Racism.

The date for this year's event is Saturday 26 November, meeting at 10:30am at Blythswood Square for an 11:00am start. The March will close with a celebration at the city's Trades Hall in Glassford Street.

The event will include guest speakers, live entertainment, food and beer stalls and solidarity and craft stalls. UNISON Scotland has been at the forefront of combating racism during 2005.

Earlier this year saw the launch of the "Asylum Myths" book and leaflet . This outlines and demolishes the misconceptions put about by racist parties like the BNP, and unfortunately seldom challenged in the UK media. UNISON Scotland was also at a two multicultural festivals .

At the North Glasgow International Festival on Saturday 4 June, we had a stall with our Many Cultures Working in UNISON and Asylum Myths materials. We also sponsored a food preparation workshop, which fifteen asylum seekers were able to participate in. This six week course brought them a Scotvec qualification.

The Edinburgh Mela, which in September in the capital's Pilrig Park, saw UNISON Scotland staff and activists distribute our anti racist materials. The Edinburgh Mela is Scotland's biggest multi cultural festival with an attendance of over 20,000 people passing through on both days.

If you would like to assist at St Andrew's Day March and Rally Against Racism and Fascism, then contact Kevin O'Neil on 0845 355 0845 k.oneil@unison.co.uk

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