PUSH Points of Unity
The threat of fascism is growing globally, including in Australia. The ever-polarising economic crisis is creating the conditions for fascism. Fascism in power is an authoritarian form of government that capitalism uses as a last attempt to save itself. The primary aim of fascism is to smash trade unions and progressive working class organisations to stop revolt and shore up
profits. These points of unity are intended to unite PUSH members in action, providing an initial basis for agreement and cooperation in the hopes of further developing a united front to stop fascism. This is a living document with the potential to grow and change as PUSH responds to new challenges and opportunities should members choose to do so. understands that we are organising on the unceded and illegally occupied territories of Wurundjeri/Woiwurung and Boonwurrung Peoples of so-called Melbourne, recognising the sovereignties of all First Nations/Peoples and acknowledging their ongoing struggles against genocidal white supremacy and their leadership in the fight to defeat fascism.
2. recognises fascism as a tool of capitalism to stifle democracy and crush the working class, therefore we regard both it and the broader far right movement as a dangerous physical threat.
3. will democratically and co-operatively organise united and disciplined actions to stop fascist and far-right movements organising, recruiting and spreading their violent ideology by building a broad, democratic united front of all who are targets of fascists and the far right – women, First Nations people, immigrants of colour and temporary residents, Jews and Muslims, LGBTIQ and disabled people, s*x workers, people on welfare and the poor, unionists and the broader left.
4. recognises working class community organisations — especially unions — because of their capacity to organise fascism’s targets and mobilise them in the defence of their class and communities.
5. recognises that educating about fascism is critical for building a diverse united front. PUSH will develop educational materials appropriate for specific targeted communities and translated into multiple languages.
6. will develop structures that ensure and protect full democracy and diversity, based on collaboration that is comradely, mutually respectful, accountable and transparent, while taking appropriate security measures to ensure our safety.
7. recognises that a diversity of tactics exists within the broader movement and will defend anti-fascists and all who are targets of police, far right or fascist attack, recognising and respecting their right to self-defence.
