STUC delegates called on all affiliated unions to tackle racism and fascism as a priority yesterday.
Speaking for the General Council, Edinburgh TUC delegate Liz Elkind said that the STUC had a long-standing commitment to actively challenging racism and fascism.
Ms Elkind paid tribute to the STUC Black Workers Committee, saying: "It has only been part of the STUC's formal structure since 1997 - but it has built its role and range of influence year on year."
She also highlighted the work of the One Workplace campaign, which aims to challenge racism at work by giving trade unionists training and support in the workplace.
PCS delegate Joy Dunn said: "There is no doubt that racism is still a problem and there is evidence that fascists are also in the workplace.
"It is not enough to be opposed to racism and fascism. What we need to do is develop and anti-racist, anti-fascist culture."
Congress backed unions campaigning to change rule books to allow exclusion from membership for belonging to the BNP or other racist or fascist parties.
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