About Joining

If you’re facing racism, the border regime, status-based exclusion, or the everyday insecurity that comes with being rendered conditional in this country, you should not have to carry it alone. If you’re an ally, your role is to help build collective power—under the leadership of those most targeted—so that migrant and racial justice is treated as a core question of class politics, not a bargaining chip.

Who this is for

• Immigrants and migrants (regardless of status).
• Racialised minorities affected by institutional racism.
• Refugees and people seeking asylum.
• Allies committed to anti-racist, anti-border organising and accountable solidarity.

What joining involves

• Coming to All-Member Meetings when you can and participating in democratic decisions.
• Taking part in at least one working group where possible (campaigning, workplace organising, policy, comms, political education, member defence).
• Supporting section actions within your capacity: outreach, logistics, research, translation, fundraising, workplace mapping, rapid-response solidarity.
• Respecting confidentiality and security practices where agreed, especially around member defence.

Expectations for allies

• Follow the lead of those most affected; don’t treat the section as a platform or a “listening exercise”.
• Take on practical work that reduces risk and workload for vulnerable members.
• Challenge racism and xenophobia in the wider organisation—especially when disguised as “strategy”, “electability”, or “public concern”.
• Do not pressure vulnerable members to take public risks (media exposure, testimony, naming employers/landlords) for campaign optics.

Accessibility and support

• We aim for meetings that are accessible and welcoming: clear agendas, facilitation that makes space for new members, and multilingual organising where possible.
• If you need adjustments (timing, access needs, anonymity), you can ask without having to justify yourself.
• Where urgent, we can connect members into solidarity networks for immediate issues (raids, detention threats, housing crises, workplace intimidation).

Joining safely

• You do not need to disclose your immigration status to participate.
• After onboarding, you can attend an initial meeting under a first name or pseudonym if needed.
• Share only what’s necessary: safety comes before “openness” when the state and employers weaponise information.