Are you doing anything for One Day Without Us?

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/feb/20/are-you-doing-anything-for-one-day-without-us

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Migrants contribute a great deal to British society. They are vital to a variety of industries, from the NHS to our hospitality sector. It’s been estimated that if every migrant withdrew their labour for one day, it would cost the UK £328m – 4% of our GDP. To emphasise this there is a day of action on Monday (20 February).

During One Day Without Us migrants and their supporters will celebrate how migrants help keep the UK afloat. They will do so by wearing badges and lanyards to show support, or putting up posters in their window. The event website adds that some may wish to have a communal meal or a party with migrant friends or colleagues. Workers can also take direct action with a five-minute silence or by holding a mini-rally at lunchtime or tea-time.

Supporters of the campaign are being asked to gather at one o’clock in public spaces in a show of solidarity. Also taking part in the campaign are about 1,000 EU citizens, who plan on descending on Westminster to lobby MPs to give more guarantees on their future in the country post-Brexit.

People are being invited on social media to descend on parliament square carrying the flag of the country of their birth for a “flag mob” to show just how diverse Britain is.

Organiser Matt Carr, a writer and commentator, said the event hopes to combat worsening attitudes to migrants in the UK. Carr has commented on worrying levels of racism and xenophobia both before and after the referendum vote.

The day of action coincides with the UN’s World Day of Social Justice. It’s based on similar events in the US earlier this month.

Share your experiences

If you are taking part today then share your experiences with us. How are you celebrating? What do you hope to achieve? Why does this day of action matter? Share your stories and photos.