Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Indian Workers’ Association Southall Marks 70 Years of Campaigning
The Indian Workers’ Association Southall has been helping communities for 70 years.
It was founded in 1956.
The group supports migrant and working people.
It has campaigned against unfair treatment at work, racism and discrimination.
It also helps people understand their rights and access support.
Many people attended a celebration in Cranford on September 10.
Leaders praised the group for helping connect communities in the United Kingdom and India.
They said problems such as high living costs, housing difficulties and unequal treatment still affect many people.
The Indian Workers’ Association Southall held its 70th-anniversary celebration on September 10 at Riverside Venue in Cranford.
The association was founded in 1956 to support workers and migrant communities.
Its campaigns have addressed workplace exploitation, racism, discrimination and workers’ rights.
The event brought together MPs, community representatives, peers, councillors, mayors and supporters.
Speakers said cost-of-living pressures, housing, employment rights, inequality and discrimination remain concerns for working people.
- Who
- The Indian Workers’ Association Southall, its leaders, supporters and community representatives.
- What
- A celebration marking the association’s 70th anniversary and its work for workers’ rights, equality and local communities.
- When
- September 10; the gathering was described as taking place last month.
- Where
- Riverside Venue in Cranford.
- Why
- To recognise the association’s seven decades of campaigning, community support and contribution to civic life.
- Organisation
- Indian Workers’ Association Southall
- Founded
- 1956
- Anniversary
- 70th anniversary
- Event date
- September 10
- Venue
- Riverside Venue, Cranford
- Key issues
- Workers’ rights, workplace exploitation, racism, discrimination, housing and inequality
- Community role
- Supporting migrant and working communities