Connect with young Muslims

Unions must connect with young Muslim workers to present a united front against racism and encourage them to join and be active in unions.

UNISON's Craig McNally seconded the call by the STUC Youth Conference and won backing from delegates when he condemned Islamophobia in the backlash from the 9/11 attacks and the July 2005 London bombings.

Praising the 'colour' that diversity has brought our country, Craig warned of the 'weighty challenges' facing us and these could only be met by engaging with young Muslims workers.

Young Muslims are three times more likely to be out of work than the general population

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