Wales reporter

UNIONS will today call for politicians and union activists to work together to tackle division and misinformation in Wales.

TUC Cymru is holding an event at the National Eisteddfod in Llantood, north Pembrokeshire, to discuss the extent of the problem in workplaces, communities and online.

The union body’s United Cymru campaign aims to support activists with tackling these issues, and was launched before May’s Senedd election.

TUC Cymru is concerned by increased reports of division in Welsh workplaces and communities, as well as an increase of misinformation in online spaces.

General secretary Laura Doel said: “All of us in Wales want the same things — decent pay, a home we can afford, and a good future for our families, but progress is harder when we’re divided.

“Our history shows us what we can achieve when we put our differences aside and work together towards a common goal – paid holidays, safer workplaces, government-funded school meals and keeping care homes open.

“Division and misinformation are on the rise in Welsh communities, workplaces and online and the Senedd election highlighted and exacerbated many of these issues.”

Deputy First Minister Sioned Williams said: “Misinformation and disinformation have a damaging impact on community cohesion.

“It is vital that people have the media literacy, critical thinking and digital resilience skills needed to challenge misinformation and make informed decisions.”

Ms Doel also said the event at the Eisteddfod will be an important part of this work and looked forward to the new Deputy First Minister joining the discussion.