UNISON international
Why does UNISON get involved in international activity?
You probably take for granted the right to access this website, to meet and discuss work problems or politics. But trade unionists in many other countries risk intimidation and even death for active membership in a union. Solidarity - joining together with others who share a common interest - is the very basis of trade unionism, and it shouldn't stop at national borders.
Britain's economy and political system are interdependent with Europe and the rest of the world. It is vital, therefore, that UNISON works with sister trade unions in other countries and through key international organisations to promote and protect its members' interests and concerns.
International news
(01/02/2010) War on Want event looks at alternatives to power of corporate giants - London 27 Feb
(21/01/2010) Billy Bragg headlines concert to support Haiti relief effort Wednesday 3 February, TUC London
(20/01/2010) UNISON makes substantial financial contribution to help survivors of Haiti earthquake and urges branches and members to pledge support
(18/01/2010) Israel frees Palestinian anti-Wall campaigners
(18/01/2010) TUC Aid appeal for funds for emergency relief and long-term rehabilitation of the Haiti earthquake victims
(18/01/2010) Aminatou Haider returns home as Moroccan authorities back down in face of interntional pressure
(08/01/2010) Stop the Wall activists detained by Israel without charge. Call on British government to speak out. Act Now!
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Resources
The ILO and public services
UNISON factsheet on ILO conventions and relevance for public service workers
UNISON factsheet ILO
Dangerous work for Palestinian pickers (film)
A short film made with UNISON support on date pickers in Israeli settlements
Bitter Dates: film by Kav LaOved
UNE Nicaragua congress (report)
UNISON activist reports on UNE congress and NSC delegation to Nicaragua
Nicaragua report
UNISON joins delegation to Venezuela (report)
Briefing on VSC-organised delegation to Venezuela from UNISON delegates
UNISON in Venezuela
Defending public services in southern Africa (report)
UNISON-ACTSA southern Africa delegation 2009
Working together to defend and strengthen public services
2,000 mask protest in support of Burma (film)
Aung San Suu Kyi at UNISON national delegate conference:
2,000 masks video