The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) in Derry extends its solidarity to those racially assaulted over the weekend, and to the wider migrant community left traumatised in the wake of these racist attacks.
A spokesperson for the IWW in Derry spoke following these recent racist attacks: “The Industrial Workers of the World wishes to extend our solidarity with all those directly affected by a number of racist attacks in the Waterside. These attacks have created a shock wave of fear within the migrant community which is totally unacceptable. We condemn and reject those who seek to create fear, isolation and division within working class communities.
“Over the last month in Derry, we have witnessed homes of migrant workers being deliberately targeted in an effort to further divide and intimidate our communities. These are workers with families who are firmly part of our community. Many of whom play a vital role within the health care sector and deserve our respect, our support and solidarity more than ever.
“The trade union movement have shown overwhelmingly that racism, sectarianism and xenophobia should be challenged at every moment, whether that’s within our communities or places of work.
“Our history clearly shows that each of us has a role to play in calling out racist hatred and division of our class, wherever it raises its ugly head. We believe that an injury to one is an injury to all”