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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UniteLive’s stories of the year – TUC president Gail Cartmail in inspirational speech
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…
Blog: Still in solidarity, two decades later
As American unions come together to mark the 20th anniversary of that horrifying day, we recommit ourselves to the campaign for peace across the world
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Blog: Plight of desperate Afghans highlights UK’s cruel refugee plans
MPs from all parties must defeat Westminster government’s plans to further criminalise and punish those fleeing for their lives
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UNISON urges the government to restore aid budget
‘If this government is serious about addressing the global pandemic they should show some leadership and invest more, not less, in essential public services in the poorest countries of the…Read more…
International solidarity is key to opposing authoritarian regimes
UNISON delegates hear disturbing accounts of the COVID-19 crisis being used as cover to suppress peaceful opposition
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Climate has to be an issue for all our members
UNISON looks to mobilise for crucial COP26 climate talks in Glasgow
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Blog: Why G7 leaders need to work much harder on vaccine access
The US donation of half a billion vaccines may sound impressive – but it’s a drop in the ocean. Vaccine manufacturing rights need to be freed up now
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UNISON statement on Gaza ceasefire
UNISON welcomes ceasefire and urges international action to end the occupation
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UNISON endorses Labour’s call for an international vaccine plan
Emily Thornberry says we have to plan now to ensure the world is safe in the future – and a patent waiver should only be the start
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UNISON statement: In solidarity with Palestinian workers
The union condemns the violence on both sides and calls for an end to attacks, and to 54 years of occupation
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UNISON responds to the situation in East Jerusalem and Gaza
The union is ‘extremely concerned’ by increased forced removals of Palestinians from their homes, destruction of Palestinian property and the building of illegal Israeli settlements
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Blog: The UK government must act on planned Palestinian evictions
UNISON condemns the violence in East Jerusalem, regrets the loss of life on both sides and calls again on the Israeli government to comply with international law
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UNISON opposes drastic cuts to UK aid budget
Lifesaving support for water, sanitation and hygiene will be reduced by 80 percent, which will have a devastating effect on countries across the world during the COVID-19 pandemic
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British and Irish trade unions condemn Colombian state violence
Letter notes human rights abuses on a ‘massive scale’, with up to 37 people reported killed
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UNISON demands human rights due diligence law for supply chains
Both business and the public sector should be held to account if they fail to prevent human rights abuse and environmental damage
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UNISON to step up campaigns on pay and social care reform
NEC agrees to ‘turn the temperature up on pay’, focus on public services in the lead up to the 6 May elections and maintain an international outlook
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Support the Myanmar workers putting their lives on the line
As the violence and the number of deaths in Myanmar increases, the international trade union movement is asking for funds to support workers
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We need to revalue our public services
One year ago today, the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 global pandemic. The last year has magnified the strengths and weaknesses of our societies. In Europe, it has exposed the fragility…Read more…
Britain should not support Aussie rightwinger for top job at OECD
The TUC has intervened in a row over the appointment of the new secretary-general of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) urging foreign secretary Dominic Raab not to…Read more…