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Union is ‘extremely concerned’ at reports that MPs, councillors and Labour-affiliated unions should cut ties with the Palestine Solidarity Campaign
The article Proposals that seek to limit the right to peaceful protest must be rejected, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Union is ‘extremely concerned’ at reports that MPs, councillors and Labour-affiliated unions should cut ties with the Palestine Solidarity Campaign
The article Proposals that seek to limit the right to peaceful protest must be rejected, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
The tens of thousands of people who have died in Gaza are not the result of ‘collateral damage’, in that … MoreRead more…
Health workers continue to risk their lives as they attempt to respond to the huge increase of those requiring treatment
The article UNISON condemns the resumption of violence in Gaza and calls for an immediate ceasefire first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Health workers continue to risk their lives as they attempt to respond to the huge increase of those requiring treatment
The article UNISON condemns the resumption of violence in Gaza and calls for an immediate ceasefire first appeared on the UNISON National site.
I think it is important that the text of this motion passed by Newham Full Council meeting on 16 October 2023 is more widely circulated. I spoke in favour of the motion as did many of my Labour colleagues. The motion was also supported by the 3 Ne…Read more…
Today was a Labour Movement day. In the morning I went as a UNISON delegate to the TUC London, East and South East Regional Council meeting at Congress House. It was good to be back in person at these meetings. There was an important panel d…Read more…
The union condemns the rising death toll of Palestinian civilians – especially children – caused by Israel’s bombardment
The article UNISON calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Israel first appeared on the UNISON National site.
The union condemns the rising death toll of Palestinian civilians – especially children – caused by Israel’s bombardment
The article UNISON calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Israel first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Meeting agrees donation to Medical Aid for Palestinians and the Red Cross
The article NEC hears of ‘terrible things happening to civilians’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Meeting agrees donation to Medical Aid for Palestinians and the Red Cross
The article NEC hears of ‘terrible things happening to civilians’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.
One War crime does not justify another “It is similarly possible to argue interdicting water and electricity is legal, if … MoreRead more…
The deliberate killing of civilians and the seizure of civilian hostages are war crimes. Hamas’s atrocity should be condemned unequivocally. … MoreRead more…
UNISON condemns the bombing of the al-Ahli al-Arabi hospital in Gaza. The targeting of a hospital, resulting in the tragic loss of lives – including those of health workers, patients and civilians taking shelter – constitutes a war crime under international law. We send our condolences to all those who mourn the loss of loved […]
The article UNISON statement on Gaza hospital bombing first appeared on the UNISON National site.
UNISON condemns the bombing of the al-Ahli al-Arabi hospital in Gaza. The targeting of a hospital, resulting in the tragic loss of lives – including those of health workers, patients and civilians taking shelter – constitutes a war crime under international law. We send our condolences to all those who mourn the loss of loved […]
The article UNISON statement on Gaza hospital bombing first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Day 3 of conference for me started with another morning run along the Mersey and back (3.4 miles different direction from yesterday).I met on route an influential Council leader who berated me for running so late in the day. He had gone for his run tha…Read more…
Debate rages in Jewish communities over the new Israeli government The electoral success of extreme right wing organisations in the … MoreRead more…
The Israeli government continues to press ahead with its gross violations of international law and Palestinian human rights, accelerating the ongoing colonisation of yet more Palestinian land. These…Read more…
“It is time for liberal Zionists to abandon the goal of Jewish-Palestinian separation and embrace the goal of Jewish-Palestinian equality.” … MoreRead more…
In a video of the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism, an ecstatic Joe Glassman, drunk on his ‘victory’ in the General Election, … MoreRead more…