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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UNISON condemns killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
International committee welcomes IFJ’s complaint to the International Criminal Court regarding Israel’s targeting of journalists working in Palestine
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‘Every War is Called Ukraine’
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…
‘Hideous, inhumane proposal’
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…
UNISON attends the trial of trade unionists in Turkey
UNISON stands in solidarity with eight trade unionists in Turkey charged with terrorism offences for carrying out their union duties
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‘We’re not going away’
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…
Unite ‘stands in full solidarity’ with Ukraine
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…
Energy workers put a spoke in Putin’s war machine
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
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UNISON’s message of support to Ukrainian members
The union is also encouraging members and branches to donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal
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How to support Ukraine
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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Dyson supply chain scandal
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…
Blog: One year after the Myanmar coup, we must do more
UNISON won’t stop advocating for more sanctions until the military junta collapses
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UNISON supports legal challenge over UK’s use of PPE suppliers
‘UK public procurement has continued to be stained by forced labour and union busting’
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Omicron: Extending our solidarity to PPE supply chain workers
At UNISON, the paradox that our members are saving lives using products made by workers whose rights are violated is very uncomfortable
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The international community must stand with the people of Sudan
UNISON demands the end of the military coup and for the immediate release of civilian and civil society leaders
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‘Complete absence of a coherent government strategy’
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…
Unions seek investor action in challenging labour rights abuses
UNISON is supporting a Sri Lankan trade union fighting to represent beleaguered rubber glove factory workers
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Turning our back on the world – UNISON NEC disaffiliates from ICTUR
On 23 September 2021 the NEC’s international committee declined to reaffiliate to the International Centre for Trade Union rights (ICTUR), on cost grounds.
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How solidarity saved lives
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…
UN day for democracy: taking action with Myanmar
UNISON calls for the immediate end of military violence and power, the release of all political prisoners and the restoration of civilian government
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