International committee welcomes IFJ’s complaint to the International Criminal Court regarding Israel’s targeting of journalists working in Palestine
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International committee welcomes IFJ’s complaint to the International Criminal Court regarding Israel’s targeting of journalists working in Palestine
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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…
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 stands in solidarity with eight trade unionists in Turkey charged with terrorism offences for carrying out their union duties
The article UNISON attends the trial of trade unionists in Turkey…Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Every day for the ‘twelve days of Christmas’ this year, UniteLive is running a different story from our top stories of 2021. Today, we look back at TUC president and Unite assistant general secretary…Read more…