Ursula Meighan Chairperson of the Workers Party Women’s Committee has condemned the Hate Fest which took place in Northern Ireland last night

Unite condemns violence and demands all employers ensure workers’ safety

All workers have a right to go to work without fear or harassment.  Serious disorder in Northern Ireland last night saw rioters commandeer a glider bus, forcing the driver off before setting it alight. Public transport services have been suspended to protect drivers and transport workers.  Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Unite condemns the violence carried out across Northern Ireland last night including the racist targeting of work…

Ursula Meighan Chairperson of the Workers Party Women’s Committee has condemned the Hate Fest which took place in Northern Ireland last night

Ms Meighan said what happened on Monday night was horrific and the police have the perpetrator in custody and he is being charged and the legal proceedings will now proceed. The hate fest that was encouraged last night by right wing players in Northern Ireland and others from further afield was despicable homes and businesses burnt out, cars and buses set on fire and all within their own communities.