FOOD workers demanded action on workplace discrimination against LGBT people, migrants and disabled staff today, saying “we must defend our comrades.”

Bakers’ union members meeting in Staffordshire for their 2023 conference overwhelmingly endorsed a series of motions which urged more training for shop stewards and full-time union officials to better support workers from minority groups.

Speaking at Yarnfield Park conference centre in Stone, union member Fredy Velez said: “It’s worrying that hate crimes on the grounds of sexuality are on the rise in this country. It’s very worrying not to feel safe on the streets.