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Latin America

Colombia

Colombia is the most dangerous country in the world for trade unionists. In 2006 at least 84 trade union leaders and activists were murdered, including various public sector workers. Many other trade unionists were abducted, 'disappeared' or received death threats. more..

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Cuba

UNISON has a long history of links with trade unions in Cuba. UNISON has vigorously opposed the illegal blockade of the island by the US government and through twinning with regions and branches has been able to establish formal links to support our sister unions in Cuba. more..

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Nicaragua

UNISON has longstanding links with our Nicaraguan sister unions, the public sector union UNE and the health federation FETSALUD. Over the years we have supported several projects aimed at building the capacity of these two unions. more..

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Venezuela

UNISON National Delegate Conference in 2006 recognised and applauded the advances being made by the Venezuelan Bolivarian Revolution and agreed to promote solidarity with trade unionists in Venezuela and to work with broad-based organisations working for solidarity with Venezuelan workers providing these organisations comply with UNISON’s criteria for affiliations. more..

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Most recent documents and activities

UNISON calls for FCO minister to withdraw 'dangerous comments'

(26/03/08) UNISON condemned comments made by Foreign Office Minister Kim Howells on Justice for Colombia and called on him to withdraw them immediately more..

Miami Five - Act now for families' right to visit

(08/02/08) The Miami Five, Cuban nationals imprisoned in the United States after reporting terrorist plots against Cuba, are being denied visits by their familes. As part of Cuba Solidarity Campaign's demand for their release, UNISON supports the petition requesting visiting rights for members of their families. Add your name to the petition! more..

Cycle for Cuba

(30/11/2007) Join Cuba Solidarity Campaign's annual cycle ride across Cuba to raise money for Music Fund for Cuba and deliver essential educational materials to visually impaired schoolchildren.

The Challenge runs from 23 April - 03 May 2008. more..

Don't be a trade unionist in Colombia!

(13/11/07) Colombia is still the most dangerous place in the world for trade unionists. The UK gives military aid to Colombia despite the fact that the Colombian Army regularly violates the human rights of its own people. Sign the Justice for Colombia petition to No 10 to stop military aid. more..

Conference on Latin America - Birmingham

(23/08/07) (23/08/07) Renowned Latin America specialist Julia Buxton will speak at a UNISON Westmidlands sponsored conference in Birmingham on Saturday 20 October. You will have an opportunity to hear about developments in Colombia, Venezuela and Bolivia as well as women's rights in Latin America.
Latin America flyer
Latin America form

Trade unionists under threat in El Salvador - Act now!

(01/08/07) STSEL trade union official, Miguel Angel Vásquez Argueta, has been murdered in El Salvador. This follows violent repression of public protests organised by SETA, the water union, as it campaigns against the government's plans to priviatise the water industry.

In a letter to the President of El Salvador Dave Prentis has condemned the violence.

Please take action now. more..

El Salvador water union fights privatisation despite death threat

(13/12/2006) A UNISON International Development Fund (UIDF) project is campaigning against privatisation of water and for the preservation of the water industry as a public asset which benefits all the people of El Salvador. The project is being run by water union SETA in cooperation with other unions, civil society and environmental groups and runs from April 2006 to April 2007. more..

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