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Middle East/North Africa
Palestine and Israel
UNISON has clear policy on Palestine and the Middle East peace process as set out in several National Delegate Conference (NDC) motions over the past few years.Iraq
UNISON opposed the war in Iraq and has called for an end to the occupation. But UNISON believes that Iraqi trade unions have an important role to play in the democratic evolution of the country.Western Sahara
Western Sahara has been called Africa’s last colony. It was illegally occupied by Morocco in 1975, after the Spanish withdrew, in defiance of the United Nations which recognised the right of the people of Western Sahara to self-determination.Middle East/North Africa news
Olive farmers allowed in too late!
(04/03/2010) West Bank farmers granted UK visas but miss Fairtrade FortnightLift visa ban on Palestinian farmers
(24/02/2010) Call on UK government to allow olive growers attend Fairtrade fortnightStop the Wall activists freed
(18/01/2010) Israel frees Palestinian anti-Wall campaignersFree Stop the Wall activists
(08/01/2010) Stop the Wall activists detained by Israel without charge. Call on British government to speak out. Act Now!Palestinians support boycott
Trade union leader in Palestine says Israeli position makes boycott inevitableMansour Osanloo’s health deteriorating. Act now!
(18/09/2009) UNISON supports Amnesty's call for emergency medical treatment for Iranian trade union leaderCongress condemns Israeli offensive on Gaza
(17/09/2009) Delegates agree to raise awareness and call for targeted boycottsPalestinian workers in Israel to lose jobs - international appeal
(15/04/2009) Arab railway workers in Israel struggle to keep jobs as new policy requires army service as an employment condition. Act now and call for repeal of discriminatory policy!'It's time to stand up'
(09/01/09) Prentis calls for Gaza ceasefire and urges large turn-out at national demoClick here for article
End Gaza violence
(05/01/09) National protests planned as military attacks on Gaza intensify Click here for article< Back | More >
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Global Million Voices
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 settlements
Bitter 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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