Urgent actions
The past few years have seen an increase in the erosion of workers' rights at home and abroad. Whenever possible, UNISON has shown solidarity with workers overseas who face threats to their jobs, working conditions and even their lives.UNISON responds to calls for help by sending messages of solidarity, protesting to the government of the country concerned and the ambassador to the UK, requesting a meeting with ambassadors, informing the UK government and asking for intervention, protesting outside embassies in the UK and issuing urgent actions to UNISON members to write to various bodies or take part in a demonstration of support. Action can also include taking part in a delegation or fact-finding mission, and offering assistance whenever we can.
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Most recent actions
Tell Egyptian government to pass labour law
Trade union rights are under threat in Egypt (06/10/2011)Act now to support the recognition of a Palestinian state at the UN
Show your solidarity for this move towards peace in the Middle East (16/09/2011)TUC calls on UK government to take action on Burma
TUC urges government to take lead role in securing consensus for UN Commission of Inquiry into legacy of human rights abuses in Burma (06/09/11)Support UN recognition of a Palestinian state
Palestinian leaders are calling on the United Nations to recognise an independent Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly meeting in September.Tell Malawi president to respect human rights
Nineteen people killed in protests calling for end to corruption. Tell president he must investigate police brutality and address legitimate grievances of civil society. Act now! (08/08/2011)Palestine: Solidarity with Striking Quarry Workers
Workers at the Salit Quarry in the occupied West Bank have been on strike for over a month. LabourStart has now launched a campaign calling on their employer to agree to a collective agreement with the workers. (25/07/2011)< Back | More >
