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Show your solidarity with Colombian activists

May 23, 2022By Dave Prentis blog

In the run-up to elections in Colombia at the end of May, UNISON is highlighting four women social leaders who have been subject to violence due to their activism

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May 23, 2022Dave Prentis blog

UNISON condemns killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

May 17, 2022By Dave Prentis blog

International committee welcomes IFJ’s complaint to the International Criminal Court regarding Israel’s targeting of journalists working in Palestine

The article UNISON condemns killing of…Read more…

May 17, 2022Dave Prentis blog

‘Every War is Called Ukraine’

May 11, 2022By UNITElive

For Unite organiser Davy Kettyles, solidarity does not start — nor does it end — at the factory gates. A lifelong socialist and trade unionist, Belfast-based Davy’s whole raison…Read more…

May 11, 2022UNITElive

‘Hideous, inhumane proposal’

Apr 14, 2022By UNITElive

Unite the union has condemned outright the government’s hideous, inhumane proposal to send those seeking asylum in the UK to detention in Rwanda. This untested proposal will see the government…Read more…

Apr 14, 2022UNITElive

UNISON attends the trial of trade unionists in Turkey

Apr 13, 2022By Dave Prentis blog

UNISON stands in solidarity with eight trade unionists in Turkey charged with terrorism offences for carrying out their union duties

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Apr 13, 2022Dave Prentis blog

‘We’re not going away’

Mar 11, 2022By UNITElive

Unite hospitality members and their supporters sent a loud and clear message on Wednesday (March 9) that they will no longer tolerate any mistreatment of staff employed by Scottish pub chain…Read more…

Mar 11, 2022UNITElive

Unite ‘stands in full solidarity’ with Ukraine

Mar 11, 2022By UNITElive

The Unite Executive Council unreservedly condemns Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and stands in full solidarity with the millions of victims of the attack. Unite calls for an immediate cease-fire and a…Read more…

Mar 11, 2022UNITElive

Energy workers put a spoke in Putin’s war machine

Mar 7, 2022By Dave Prentis blog

UNISON members on the Medway were determined to show solidarity with Ukrainians when they discovered that a consignment of Russian gas was heading their way

The article Energy workers put a spoke in…Read more…

Mar 7, 2022Dave Prentis blog

UNISON’s message of support to Ukrainian members

Mar 3, 2022By Dave Prentis blog

The union is also encouraging members and branches to donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal

The article UNISON’s message of support to Ukrainian members first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…

Mar 3, 2022Dave Prentis blog

How to support Ukraine

Mar 1, 2022By Dave Prentis blog

UNISON is working with the international trade union movement to mobilise support for those affected by the war in Ukraine – and branches and members can help too

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Mar 1, 2022Dave Prentis blog

Dyson supply chain scandal

Feb 11, 2022By UNITElive

Unite is calling for reforms to the Dyson supply chain following allegations of the abuse of migrant workers at a factory in Malaysia that manufactures products for the well-known brand. The…Read more…

Feb 11, 2022UNITElive

Blog: One year after the Myanmar coup, we must do more

Jan 28, 2022By Dave Prentis blog

UNISON won’t stop advocating for more sanctions until the military junta collapses

The article Blog: One year after the Myanmar coup, we must do more first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…

Jan 28, 2022Dave Prentis blog

UNISON supports legal challenge over UK’s use of PPE suppliers

Jan 10, 2022By Dave Prentis blog

‘UK public procurement has continued to be stained by forced labour and union busting’

The article UNISON supports legal challenge over UK’s use of PPE suppliers first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…

Jan 10, 2022Dave Prentis blog

Omicron: Extending our solidarity to PPE supply chain workers

Dec 6, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

At UNISON, the paradox that our members are saving lives using products made by workers whose rights are violated is very uncomfortable

The article Omicron: Extending our solidarity to PPE supply…Read more…

Dec 6, 2021Dave Prentis blog

The international community must stand with the people of Sudan

Dec 1, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

UNISON demands the end of the military coup and for the immediate release of civilian and civil society leaders

The article The international community must stand with the people of Sudan first…Read more…

Dec 1, 2021Dave Prentis blog

‘Complete absence of a coherent government strategy’

Nov 4, 2021By UNITElive

Climate change and global warming are the single biggest environmental challenge the world is currently facing. Unfortunately, previous and current global climate policies have been insufficient in…Read more…

Nov 4, 2021UNITElive

Unions seek investor action in challenging labour rights abuses

Nov 4, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

UNISON is supporting a Sri Lankan trade union fighting to represent beleaguered rubber glove factory workers

The article Unions seek investor action in challenging labour rights abuses first…Read more…

Nov 4, 2021Dave Prentis blog

Turning our back on the world – UNISON NEC disaffiliates from ICTUR

Oct 20, 2021By UNISON Active

On 23 September 2021 the NEC’s international committee declined to reaffiliate to the International Centre for Trade Union rights (ICTUR), on cost grounds. 

This appalling decision ends over…Read more…

Oct 20, 2021UNISON Active

How solidarity saved lives

Oct 4, 2021By UNITElive

This week UniteLive pays tribute to Robert ‘Bobby’ Somerville (pictured above, left), a Unite heritage union hero who was among the Rolls-Royce workers who took a brave stand against Pinochet’s…Read more…

Oct 4, 2021UNITElive

UN day for democracy: taking action with Myanmar

Sep 14, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

UNISON calls for the immediate end of military violence and power, the release of all political prisoners and the restoration of civilian government

The article UN day for democracy: taking action…Read more…

Sep 14, 2021Dave Prentis blog
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