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Asia/Pacific
Burma
Burma is ruled by a brutal military dictatorship, the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC), following the overriding of the democratic elections in 1990 which were won by the National League for Democracy (NLD) led by Aung San Suu Kyi who is still under house arrest despite calls from the international community for her immediate release. Politicians, pro-democracy activists and supporters of free trade unions are imprisoned and Burmese citizens confronted with fear and intimidation. Forced labour is imposed on workers, including children, and trade unions are banned from operating.Philippines
The Philippines has become a priority country for UNISON as it is one of the most dangerous countries in the world to be a trade unionist.Over the past few years UNISON has forged greater links with unions and rights organisations in the Philippines and is building links with diaspora groups in the UK. more..
Asia/Pacific news
Thailand set to deport Burmese migrants
(23/02/2010) Over a million migrant workers told to verify their nationality or face deportationCrimes against humanity in Burma
(09/02/2010) MPs call for Commission of Inquiry into crimes committed by Burmese government against its own people. Ask your MP to sign the EDMAbductions and disappearances in the Philippines
(24/09/2009) UNISON and Amnesty to join family of 'desaparecido' at London event64 for Aung San Suu Kyi
(01/06/2009) Dave Prentis adds his '64' calling for honorary UNISON member, Aung San Suu Kyi's immediate releaseFTUB activists arrested in Burma
(09/04/2009) Arrests of FTUB delegates condemned by international trade union movement. Global call for release of ALL political prisonersUNISON joins protests outside Burmese Embassy - reports of soldiers standing down
(28/09/07) As unconfirmed reports reach the outside world that some solidiers are refusing to turn their guns on peaceful protesters, UNISON participated in today's demonstration outside the Burmese Embassy in London as part of a global day of action.Military crack down as demonstrations continue in Burma
(26/09/07) In scenes not seen since 1988, Burmese people have taken to the streets demanding that the military junta return the country to democratic rule.Human rights conference on Philippines
(26/09/07) UNISON is sponsoring a conference on human rights in the Philippines to be held on 13 October in London. The event is being run by the Campaign for Human Rights in the Philppines (CHRP) and Amnesty International UK.
CHRP AGM
Burma labour activists receive long prison sentences. Act now!
(14/09/07) Burma's military junta has sentenced six labour activists to between 20 and 28 years in jail at a closed trial inside Yangon's infamous Insein prison for helping to organise a May Day seminar.Burma crackdown heightens. Act now!
(23/08/07) As the military intensify their crackdown on peaceful protests in Rangoon, four leading Burmese democratic institutions have called for a global show of solidarity with the 92 MPs-elect from the 1990 Election in support of their proposal to the UN for national reconciliation and a return to democracy in Burma.< Back | More >
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Wellington Chibebe, General Secretary of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions adds his voice to UNISON's campaign. Click on pic to add yours!
Wellington Chibebe, General Secretary of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions adds his voice to UNISON's campaign. Click on pic to add yours!
Resources
Iraqi teachers' union under attack
UNISON condemns interference in internal democracy
Letter to Iraqi ambassador
The ILO and public services
UNISON factsheet on ILO conventions and relevance for public service workersUNISON factsheet ILO
Dangerous work for Palestinian pickers (film)
A short film made with UNISON support on date pickers in Israeli settlementsBitter Dates: film by Kav LaOved
UNE Nicaragua congress (report)
UNISON activist reports on UNE congress and NSC delegation to NicaraguaNicaragua report
UNISON joins delegation to Venezuela (report)
Briefing on VSC-organised delegation to Venezuela from UNISON delegatesUNISON in Venezuela
Defending public services in southern Africa (report)
UNISON-ACTSA southern Africa delegation 2009Working together to defend and strengthen public services
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