International news and action

Global Day of Action: Supporting the people of the Middle East and North Africa

On 11 February join UNISON and Amnesty International in demonstrating for basic rights and freedoms in the region (25/01/2012) more..

Hundreds of Burmese political prisoners released in largest amnesty to date

Most far-reaching political prisoner amnesty to date, but the final number continues to be a matter of debate (24/01/2012) more..

UNISON member presents Aung San Suu Kyi with award

Anne Stokle met with the Burmese Nobel laureate to present her with Newcastle’s highest honour (24/01/2012) more..

Mass trade unionist dismissals in Guatemalan municipality

Adds to mounting workers' rights abuses in the country (24/01/2012) more..

International seminar York 23-25 March

Date agreed for spring UNISON international seminar (21/12/2011) more..

US nurses show support

Rallies in six cities across US (1/12/11) more..

End violence against women

Sign the TUC petition urging the UK government to sign the Council of Europe convention on combating violence against women (28/11/2011) more..

Tackling HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa project report now available

Download your copy today (22/11/2011) more..

Labour crisis pushes workers in Portugal to take strike action

Confederação Geral dos Trabalhadores Portugueses (CGTP) and União Geral de Trabalhadores (UGT) prepare for Thursday 24 November general strike (21/11/2011) more..

Thousands of public sector workers dismissed in Ecuador

Health and public administration workers under attack (16/11/2011) more..

Defend LGBTI human rights in Nigeria: ‘Kiss Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia goodbye!’ demonstration

Protest to be held outside the Nigerian Embassy on 15 November, 4-6.30pm (11/11/2011) more..

Su Su Nway thanks her supporters and promises to keep campaigning for democracy

Released labour rights activist gives interview (03/11/2011) more..

UNISON members vote strike yes in ballot

Ballot shows decisive 'Yes' vote (03/11/2011) more..

G20 urged to adopt Robin Hood Tax

World leaders “have an opportunity to make history”, says UNISON (02/11/11) more..

Tell Cameron to back a Robin Hood Tax

Tax the banks, not the people (31/10/2011) more..

Human rights in the Philippines: support two upcoming CHRP events

CHRP's autumn event: ‘Judicial System in the Philippines: The Maguindanao Massacre' and film screening of 'Deadline: The Reign of Impunity’ (28/10/2011) more..

Playfair 2012 launches ‘Fairs Fair’

New education materials pack on human rights within the sporting goods industry now available (18/10/2011) more..

Support Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) – register for the AGM and conference today

Saturday 29 October, 11am - 4.30pm. This year the conference in London will discuss 'Climate change: Listen to southern Africa' (18/10/2011) more..

More bloodshed in Guatemala

UNISON condemns yet another trade unionist murder in troubled Central American country (18/10/2011) more..

Dave Prentis welcomes home Su Su Nway

Labour activist Su Su Nway was among those released by the Burmese military regime last week (17/10/2011) more..

Su Su Nway freed at last

Labour activist was one of the 206 Burmese political prisoners freed in October 12 amnesty (13/10/2011) more..

UK must face down big banks and speculators

UK still refuses to make the bankers pay. Opportunity for financial transaction tax must not be missed. Add your voice to the Robin Hood Tax campaign (10/10/2011) more..

UNISON gets behind call for ILO Commission of Inquiry on Burma

Highest level of ILO action necessary to investigate Burma's violations of the freedom of association convention. (10/10/2011) more..

UNISON stands in solidarity with the US ‘Occupy Events’

Dave Prentis, UNISON general secretary, has written to the president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) in solidarity with the demonstrations being held around the United States. (10/10/2011) more..

Palestine Solidarity Campaign trade union conference

To be held on Saturday 29 October at Congress House (07/10/2011) more..

Social protection report champions the role of civil society organisations

Global Network has released their 2011 report entitled 'Realising decent work and social protection for all: How civil society organisations are creating change'. (07/10/2011) more..

UNISON proud to affiliate with Labour Behind the Label

Campaigning to protect the rights of garment workers all over the world (04/10/2011) more..

Labour must throw its weight behind Robin Hood Tax

UNISON calls on the Labour Party to throw its weight behind the FTT campaign (26/09/11) more..

Burmese government to clamp down on unions

Reform is far off for beleaguered nation (23/09/11) more..

It’s your turn to make the headlines. Feature in the new Robin Hood Tax video

Star in short film with Bill Nighy to support the brilliantly simple Robin Hood Tax (20/09/2011) more..

Fiji outlaws trade union rights

Fears grow within the trade union movement as military government’s grip on freedoms tighten (19/09/2011) more..

Death toll rises in Guatemala

Ruthless murder of Byron Arrega adds to mounting crimes against trade unionists. more..

Act now to support the recognition of a Palestinian state at the UN

Show your solidarity for this move towards peace in the Middle East (16/09/2011) more..

Thousands march in Swaziland as peaceful protests are met with repression

Swazi civil society confronts King Mwasti's dictatorship on unprecented scale during Global Week of Action (12/09/2011) more..

TUC calls on UK government to take action on Burma

TUC urges government to take lead role in securing consensus for UN Commission of Inquiry into legacy of human rights abuses in Burma (06/09/11) more..

Global week of action for Swaziland

Stand united with the Swazi people from 5 - 9 September to demand an end to rights abuses suffered under King Mswati's brutal regime (01/09/2011) more..

Protest anti-union crackdown in Fiji and support FTUC president Daniel Urai

Trial of Fijian union president looms as trade union attacks escalate (31/08/2011) more..

Hands up for health workers in crisis zones

Support health workers caught up in conflict countries and echo their calls for greater healthcare resources by signing Merlin’s 'Hands Up For Health Workers' petition (30/08/2011) more..

Support UN recognition of a Palestinian state

Palestinian leaders are calling on the United Nations to recognise an independent Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly meeting in September. more..

Tell Malawi president to respect human rights

Nineteen people killed in protests calling for end to corruption. Tell president he must investigate police brutality and address legitimate grievances of civil society. Act now! (08/08/2011) more..

Malawi in crisis

Fears in Malawi following deaths of 19 protesters and suspension of international aid (28/07/2011) more..

Palestine: Solidarity with Striking Quarry Workers

Workers at the Salit Quarry in the occupied West Bank have been on strike for over a month. LabourStart has now launched a campaign calling on their employer to agree to a collective agreement with the workers. (25/07/2011) more..

UNISON sends condolences to Norwegian public service unions

On behalf of UNISON Dave Prentis has sent a letter of condolence to all the Norwegian public service trade unions following the terrorist attack in Oslo and on the island of Utoeya. (25/07/2011) more..

Swazis at national conference

Swazi trade unionsts give UNISON delegates update from 'last absolute monarchy' in Africa (25/06/2011) more..

Robin Hood in Manchester

Conference throws its weight behind a Robin Hood Tax (23/06/2011) more..

Aung San Suu Kyi thanks UNISON for support

Burmese democracy leader sends message to UNISON activists in response to honorary life membership award (24/06/2011) more..

World Public Services Day

Statement by Dave Prentis, president of Public Services International (23/06/11) more..

Mansour Osanloo

UNISON to honour Iranian trade unionist Mansour Osanloo (23/06/2011) more..

Show solidarity with Botswana's workers

Government intransigence prolongs public service strike. Show solidarity! (06/06/2011) more..

Iraq: Union leader forcibly relocated

LabourStart have launched a new campaign against the forcible relocation of of an Iraqi trade union leader (01/06/2011) more..

General strike in Botswana sees doctors and nurses sacked

Last resort by health workers for decent pay sees many sacked for withdrawing their labour (26/05/2011) more..

Tea with your MP for an RHT perhaps?

Ask your MP to sit and have a cup of tea while you explain the simple brilliance of the Robin Hood Tax (26/05/2011) more..

Amnesty awards UNISON for outstanding activism

UNISON receives award from human rights group, Amnesty International, for work on Philippines (18/05/2011) more..

UNISON adds its name to PGFTU call for an independent Palestinian state

UNISON's International Committee today unanimoulsy endorsed the call from the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions (PGFTU) for a free, independent and democratic Palestinian state. (18/05/2011) more..

London to host UNISON international seminar

New UNISON centre to hold international seminar for activists in October (18/05/2011) more..

International day in support of LGBT rights

Uganda drops discriminatory legislation - positive sign as world marks international day against homophobia (17/05/2011) more..

UNISON condemns attack on Iraqi trade unions

UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis has today written to the Iraqi Embassy condemning the recent attack on the General Federation of Iraqi Workers (11/05/2011) more..

Iraq: Stop the attack on trade unions

LabourStart launches new appeal in support of Iraqi trade unions (10/05/2011) more..

ITUC launches campaign to defend arrested trade unionists in Swaziland

ITUC condemns arrests of Swazi trade unionists and launches campaign calling for their release (21/04/2011) more..

Stop the attack on Bahraini trade unions

The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) have launched an urgent global appeal to stop the attack on Bahraini trade unions (20/01/2011) more..

Listen to citizens of Europe - time for financial transaction tax

European comissioner told to respect MEPs' vote for tax on financial transactions (19/04/2011) more..

UNISON condemns initialling of EU/Colombia Free Trade Agreement

UNISON calls on European parliamentarians to block ratification of EU/Colombia Free Trade Agreement. (18/04/2011) more..

Teachers in Swaziland held hostage by regime

Heavily armed police surround Swaziland teachers association building trapping hundreds inside (14/04/2011) more..

UNISON ruling body calls for peaceful solution to conflict in Libya

Libyan people in desperate need of humanitarian aid (13/04/2011) more..

Crackdown in Swaziland

Trade union leaders arrested as protests in Swaziland get under way (12/04/2011) more..

UNISON solidarity with Swaziland

Dave Prentis sends message of support as crackdown of pro-democracy activists begins (11/04/2011) more..

Support democracy in Swaziland

Stand up for democracy in Swaziland. Sign the declaration (30/03/2011) more..

Solidarity message from CUPE, Canada

Paul Moist president of CUPE sends solidarity message on eve of March for the Alternative (25/03/2011) more..

Solidarity message from IMPACT, Ireland

Shay Cody general secretary of IMPACT, Ireland sends message of support on eve of March for the Alternative (25/03/2011) more..

Solidarity message from NNU of USA

The joint presidents of National Nurses United send solidarity message on eve of March for the Alternative (25/03/2011) more..

Message of support from Nicaragua

General secretary of public service union in Nicaragua sends solidarity message for 26 March national demonstration (17/03/2011) more..

Treason charge for watching video

Six Zimbabwean activists on trial for their life for watching video on uprising in Egypt. Call for their release (17/03/2011) more..

Sympathy with people of Japan

Words of comfort and offer of help as Japan reels from worst-ever natural disaster (14/03/2011) more..

Message of support to SAMWU

UNISON adds voice to growing outrage at death of Petros Msiza, SAMWU shop steward (14/03/2011) more..

Making another world possible

6 Billion Ways - exploring resistance to climate change, poverty and cuts to public services through discussion, ideas, action and the arts. London Saturday 5 March (22/02/2011) more..

Collective bargaining Wisconsin style

Governor threatens to bring in the National Guard if workers protest his attacks on their rights (18/02/2011) more..

Mansour Osanloo in danger. Act now!

Iranian trade union leader in hospital with suspected heart attack. Shackled hand and foot. Protest his degrading treatment (15/02/2011) more..

Global day of action for Egypt

In solidarity, in defiance: global day of action for Egypt, 12 February, central London (08/02/2011) more..

Stop the crackdown! Protest outside the Egyptian embassy

Workers in Britain stand in solidarity with the people of Egypt - 2pm Tuesday 8 February - Egyptian embassy London (04/02/2011) more..

Celebrate international women's day

100^th anniversary of international women’s day at TUC on 7 March will highlight global fight back against impact of global economic crisis on women around the globe (27/01/2011) more..

Another trade unionist murdered in Guatemala

Death toll rises as trade unionists fighting privatisation in Guatemala continue to be targeted (13/01/2011) more..

Tunisia must respond to crisis and cease repression

Following suicide of two young unemployed men Tunisian authorities turn on own citizens (12/01/2011) more..

Cloud still hangs over health workers in Philippines

Charges against 43 health workers in Morong dropped but army reluctant to release all (17/12/2010) more..

Trade unionist in Philippines slane

Trade unionist who campaigned against water privatisation in the Philippines murdered (15/12/2010) more..

Play fair at London Olympics please

Playfair 2012 campaign urges organisers and suppliers to 'aim for gold' and respect workers' rights (02/12/2010) more..

Message of encouragement to women of Palestine

UNISON president solidarity message to women's conference in Palestine (30/11/2010) more..

Public service response to HIV/AIDS

On World AIDS Day UNISON sends message of support to sister unions in southern Africa fighting HIV/AIDS. (30/11/2010) more..

There is a better fairer way

Message of solidarity to colleagues in Ireland on eve of national demonstration (26/11/2010) more..

Solidarity with Italian workers

National demonstration in Italy receives support from UNISON (26/11/2010) more..

General strike Portugal

Portuguese workers take to streets to protest attacks on public services (24/11/2010) more..

Day of action Swaziland

UNISON stands in support of democracy in Swaziland (17/11/2010) more..

World AIDS Day 1 December

TUC seminar on ILO Recommendation on AIDS (16/11/2010) more..

Aung San Suu Kyi released

UNISON has welcomed the weekend release of Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi after more than 15 years in custody (15/11/10) more..

UNISON honoured for international work

UNISON's work in support of the Colombian people has been recognised by the UNI Global Union Peace Awards (15/11/10) more..

Stopping fascism in its tracks

UNISON regional secretary Frank Hont on why fighting fascism is still relevant today (05/11/2010) more..

Colombian human rights defender targeted - Act now!

Show solidarity with Alfonso Castillo and sign Justice for Colombia petition (05/11/2010) more..

Protest Burma's sham elections

Demonstrations planned as Burma holds elections to consolidate military power (04/11/2010) more..

International seminar presentations

Illegal settlement goods, trade union rights in the Philippines, just solutions to the global economic crisis, challenging the cuts, legacy of fascism in Franco's Spain and more (02/11/2010) more..

Support for half-million public workers facing job losses

Canadian Union of Public Employees shows solidarity (01/11/10) more..

Colombia delegation report

Report from joint UNISON ver.di delegation to Colombia which took place in August this year (30/10/2010) more..

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