Middle East/Arab states

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. UNISON supports both an independent Palestinian state and the right of a secure Israel to exist. However, UNISON believes that this can only happen if Israel withdraws from the Occupied Territories to its 1967 borders. more..

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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. more..

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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. more..

Most recent documents and activities

Palestinian 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! more..

Medical crisis in Gaza worsens

(12/01/09) Union urges branches to donate to appeal for medical aid
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'It's time to stand up'

(09/01/09) Prentis calls for Gaza ceasefire and urges large turn-out at national demo
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UNISON offers support to Palestinians

(07/01/09) Union urges branches to donate to MAP appeal – and to turn out for demo Click here for article

End Gaza violence

(05/01/09) National protests planned as military attacks on Gaza intensify Click here for article

Social worker in Iran faces imminent execution. Act now!

(26/11/2008) Farzad Kamangar, social workers and teacher, escapes hangman's noose temporarily. Ten others hanged. Act now for Farzad and sign the online petition! more..

Justice for Palestinians - lobby parliament

(30/09/2008) Lobby of parliament Wednesday 19 November calling for justice for Palestinians more..

Gaza siege 'cannot be justified'

(04/03/08) UNISON chief denounces disproportionate response more..

Egypt - leader of trade union support imprisoned

(16/10/07) Kamal Abbas of CTUWS and his solicitor have been imprisoned by the Egyptian government on spurious charges. This follows the closure of the centre in May. UNISON has previously funded CTUWS in its work. more..

Saddam's anti-union laws revived

(08/08/07) In another twist on the future of the oil industry in Iraq, Saddam's government Decree 150 banning unions in the public sector has been revived to stop oil workers organising. The oil unions have issued a statement deploring the actions.
Oil unions' statement