Your trade union and Holocaust Memorial Day
This Get involved guide gives you examples and practical suggestions for what you can do as a trade union to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, and how you can learn from genocide to work towards a better future.
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When Hitler came to power in 1933, trade unionists were amongst the first groups to be targeted for persecution by the Nazi regime. Their values were at odds with the Nazi vision of an authoritarian state, and in May 1933 all German trade unions were shut down. Their leaders were arrested and sent to concentration camps, including Gustav Schiefer, who was imprisoned at Dachau and testified against the Nazis after the war.
Today, trade union members continue to speak out and combat hatred, prejudice and discrimination. Holocaust Memorial Day offers trade unionists a great opportunity to continue to do their part to create a safer, better future by learning the lessons of the past.
For ideas and guidance on how your trade union can mark HMD, download our Get involved guide for trade unions.
Image: The University and College Union produces resources like this wallchart for HMD © UCU
