International news and action

Day of action Italy

(09/03/2010) Italian public service workers will take to the streets on Friday in defence of jobs more..

Olive farmers allowed in too late!

(04/03/2010) West Bank farmers granted UK visas but miss Fairtrade Fortnight more..

Solidarity with Portuguese workers

(04/03/2010) Day of action in Portugal today in defence of public service workers more..

Release Colombian human rights defender

(02/03/2010) Join the vigil for Liliany Obando on International Women's Day (8 March) outside Colombian Embassy, London more..

Lift visa ban on Palestinian farmers

(24/02/2010) Call on UK government to allow olive growers attend Fairtrade fortnight more..

Iraqi teachers' union under attack

(24/02/2010) Government forces new ballot on union more..

Thailand set to deport Burmese migrants

(23/02/2010) Over a million migrant workers told to verify their nationality or face deportation more..

In defence of public services in Europe

(23/02/2010) Greece and Spain to hold national days of action as attacks on public service workers intensify more..

Swaziland Democracy Campaign

(22/02/2010) International support for Swaziland Democracy Campaign gains momentum more..

Robin Hood Tax

(12/02/2010) A tiny tax on bankers that would give billions to tackle poverty and climate change, here and abroad. Add your name to the campaign! more..

Stop Uganda's gay death law

(12/02/2010) Uganda’s parliament preparing to pass new law imposing punishment, including death penalty, for gay people. Sign the petition to stop it! more..

Crimes against humanity in Burma

(09/02/2010) MPs call for Commission of Inquiry into crimes committed by Burmese government against its own people. Ask your MP to sign the EDM more..

Fight giant supermarket power

(01/02/2010) War on Want event looks at alternatives to power of corporate giants - London 27 Feb more..

TUC/Cuba Solidarity concert for Haiti

(21/01/2010) Billy Bragg headlines concert to support Haiti relief effort Wednesday 3 February, TUC London more..

Support for the people of Haiti

(20/01/2010) UNISON makes substantial financial contribution to help survivors of Haiti earthquake and urges branches and members to pledge support more..

Stop the Wall activists freed

(18/01/2010) Israel frees Palestinian anti-Wall campaigners more..

Haiti earthquake appeal

(18/01/2010) TUC Aid appeal for funds for emergency relief and long-term rehabilitation of the Haiti earthquake victims more..

Western Sahara human rights defender returns home

(18/01/2010) Aminatou Haider returns home as Moroccan authorities back down in face of interntional pressure more..

Free 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! more..

Palestinians support boycott

Trade union leader in Palestine says Israeli position makes boycott inevitable more..

Capacity building in Zambia

(22/12/2009) Project supported by UNISON raises HIV/AIDS awareness and increases membership for Zambian health union more..

International migrants' day

(18/12/2009) UNISON reiterates calls for adopton of UN migrant workers' convention and WHO global code on recruitment more..

UNISON protests to Korean ambassador

(16/12/2009) Dave Prentis tells Ambassador Korea must respect public service trade union rights more..

Calls for UK to act on Western Sahara

(16/12/2009) Campaign group ask UK government to seek return of Aminatou Haidar to Western Sahara more..

Copenhagen mini breakthrough

Your help needed right now! Tweet Ed Miliband to support the vulnerable more..

Government of South Korea attacks sister union. Act now!

(14/12/2009) Government attacks on public service union escalates. Speak up for their rights! more..

Progress on Israeli settlement goods

(14/12/2009) British government issues guidance re labelling of goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements more..

UNISON's Million Voices campaign goes global

(14/12/2009) Global voices of solidarity for UNISON's Million Voices campaign. Add yours more..

2012 Olympics and workers’ rights

(14/12/2009) Playfair 2012 campaign supporting sportswear and merchandise workers - complete the survey! more..

International newsletter winter 2009

(11/12/2009) UNISON international newsletter more..

Western Sahara human rights defender on hunger strike. Take action!

(07/12/2009) Aminatou Haidar on hunger strike following expulsion from Morocco. Call for her right to return home now! more..

Solidarity with Irish public service workers

(20/11/2009) Dave Prentis writes to Irish counterpart pledging UNISON support in face of stringent attacks on public service workers more..

UNISON marks World AIDS Day 1 December

UNISON message to over 30 union partners in southern Africa to mark World AIDS Day more..

World AIDS Day 1 December

(05/11/2009) Seminar at TUC will look at role of trade unions in defending interests and rights of those affected by AIDS more..

UNISON protests to Turkish government

(03/11/2009) Dave Prentis complains to Turkish government following arrest of branch secretary of public service union more..

Closer ties with France

(27/10/2009) UNISON signs co-operation agreement with French counterpart, CGT more..

G20 counter conference

(27/10/2009) Two alternative G20 conferences to be held simultaneously in London and St Andrews to Put People First more..

Iraqi government attempts to control unions

(20/10/2009) Iraqi government demands trade unions hold elections under Saddam-era law more..

Disappearances in the Philippines

(16/10/2009) UNISON supports London event (21 October) on human rights abuses in Philippines more..

Disgust at new sentence for Miami Five

(15/10/2009) UNISON call to take action against new sentence for Antonio Guerrero more..

Take action on world poverty day

(14/10/2009) Take action and lobby your MP on World Poverty Day this weekend. Use UNISON's Million Voices Campaign to call for change! more..

US double standards in fight against terror

(05/10/2009) UNISON deputy general secretary lambasts US for keeping Miami Five in prison more..

World Day for Decent Work

(28/09/2009) Wellington Chibebe of Zimbabwe to address World Day for Decent Work at TUC along with star-studded cast - 7 October London more..

Abductions and disappearances in the Philippines

(24/09/2009) UNISON and Amnesty to join family of 'desaparecido' at London event more..

Trade unions in Africa committed to fighting HIV/AIDS

(24/09/2009) Regional seminar in southern Africa agrees plan of action to tackle HIV/AIDS more..

UNISON international newsletter

(24/09/2009) An update of UNISON's international work more..

Mario Masuku released in Swaziland

(22/09/2009) Swaziland pro-democracy leader freed from prison more..

Dignity! Period.

(18/09/2009) Branches asked to take up the challenge to fundraise for sanitary protection for women in Zimbabwe more..

Mansour Osanloo’s health deteriorating. Act now!

(18/09/2009) UNISON supports Amnesty's call for emergency medical treatment for Iranian trade union leader more..

Congress condemns Israeli offensive on Gaza

(17/09/2009) Delegates agree to raise awareness and call for targeted boycotts more..

Tell the PM to push for free health care in developing countries

(15/09/2009) Every minute a mother dies in pregnancy and childbirth. Support free public health care to stop this travesty more..

Linking young trade unionists in Nicaragua and the United Kingdom

(14/09/2009) Project encourages next generation of trade union leaders to play greater part in fighting for their rights more..

Countering right-wing lies in US over NHS

(17/08/2009) UNISON factsheet to assist sister unions counter "lies and distortions being spread in the US about our NHS" more..

Forging links with unions in Africa

(13/08/2009) Branches and regions encouraged to twin with sister unions in southern Africa more..

Solidarity with people of Honduras

(11/08/2009) UNISON sends message of support on international day of solidarity with people of Honduras more..

Dave Prentis calls for solidarity with Colombia

(03/08/2009) General secretary urges branches to take action more..

Strikers attacked by police in South Africa

(30/07/2009) Rubber bullets used on municipal workers' union as they take to streets demanding decent pay and end to poverty. UNISON sends message of support more..

UNISON stands up for honorary member Aung San Suu Kyi

(19/06/09) Watch our video of 2,000 masks protest at UNISON national delegate conference:
2,000 masks more..

Leave a message of support for Aung San Suu Kyi

(19/06/09) Today is Aung San Suu Kyi's 64th birthday. Please send a message of support for Burma's imprisoned democracy leader
www.64forsuu.org more..

International motions at conference 2009

(19/06/2009) National Delegate Conference agrees policy on Cuba, Palestine and rights of public service workers more..

2000 UNISON activists in Aung San Suu Kyi mask protest

(18/06/2009) UNISON members call for release of Nobel Peace Laureate and UNISON honorary life member Aung San Suu Kyi in show of solidarity at conference more..

Cuban workers proud of their social project

(18/06/2009) General secretary of Cuban health union addresses UNISON conference more..

No real change in Zimbabwe

(05/06/2009) Country still in crisis despite optimism says ZCTU more..

Cuba Solidarity Campaign AGM

(04/06/2009) Cuba Solidarity Campaign public meeting and AGM this Saturday 6 June, London more..

64 for Aung San Suu Kyi

(01/06/2009) Dave Prentis adds his '64' calling for honorary UNISON member, Aung San Suu Kyi's immediate release more..

Cuba50 at the Barbican

(28/05/2009) UNISON sponsors Cuba50 - cultural festival 27-28 June, London more..

Demand rights for Iranian workers

(20/05/2009) Global unions call worldwide action day on 26 June to demand justice for Iranian workers more..

Thousands to be dismissed in Puerto Rico. Act now!

(19/05/2009) Puerto Rico government plan to dismiss up to 45,000 public employees and suspend public sector collective bargaining rights. Act now more..

Aung San Suu Kyi to be put on trial. Act now!

(14/05/2009) Leader of pro-democracy movement in Burma to be tried under sham charges. Sign the global petition calling for her and all political prisoners in Burma to be released more..

Malawi trade unionist at World Water Forum

(11/05/2009) UNISON sponsors Malawian trade unionist to attend global water conference in Istanbul more..

Call for end to violence in Sri Lanka

(15/04/2009) UNISON's international committee issues statement as civilians caught up in Sri Lanka's bloody war more..

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..

UNISON says 'more to be done' after G20

(08/04/09) 'Let's take encouragement' and carry on campaigning more..

FTUB activists arrested in Burma

(09/04/2009) Arrests of FTUB delegates condemned by international trade union movement. Global call for release of ALL political prisoners more..

President of Zimbabwe civil service union acquitted

(08/04/2009) President of Zimbabwe Civil Serivce Employees Association has been acquitted of all charges made against him more..

A united force

(29/03/09) European trade unions lead the fight for a fairer future for everyone more..

Call for release of political prisoners in Burma

(27/03/2009) Political prisoners in Burma exceeds 2,000. Global petion calls on UN to demand their release. Sign the petition now! more..

Colombia bulletin

(27/02/2009) Sign up to receive ICTUR Colombia bulletin more..

Strengthening ties with African unions

(06/02/2009) UNISON to visit sister unions in southern Africa to discuss joint working on public services more..

General strike in France

(28/01/2009) General strike called in France tomorrow as workers suffer from impact of global downturn more..

Disaster strikes Costa Rica again

(16/01/09) Earthquake and floods in Costa Rica leave thousands without homes or jobs more..

'It's time to stand up'

(09/01/09) Prentis calls for Gaza ceasefire and urges large turn-out at national demo Click here for article

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

Challenge EU trade support for Colombia

(24/12/2008) Launch of new campaign challenging European Union trade preferences for Colombia more..

General strike in Greece

(10/12/2008) UNISON sends message of solidarity to sister union in Greece as rights are eroded on 60th anniversary of UDHR more..

Dignity! Period - right to basic hygiene

(10/12/2008) Relaunch of campaign to provide basic sanitary protection for women and girls in Zimbabwe more..

UNISON NEC statement on Zimbabwe

(03/12/2008) UNISON support for ZCTU day of action in Zimbabwe more..

HIV/AIDS - rising to the challenge

(28/11/2008) Chair of UNISON's international committee makes statement to mark World AIDS Day more..

Take action on World AIDS Day 2008

(01/12/2008) 1 December is World AIDS Day. Take action in your branch more..

Turkish trade union leader fired by IBM

(20/11/2008) IBM sacks trade unionists in contravention of its own code. ACT NOW and call for their reinstatement more..

Colombia - privatisation initiative attack on rights

(05/11/2008) Hard won workers' rights set to go as Cali embraces privatisation initiative. Send protest letter now! more..

Latest UNISON development fund projects

(26/09/2008) UNISON's international development fund supports projects in Africa, Latin America and Asia more..

UNISON calls for decent work for all

(25/09/08) As part of the World Day for Decent Work on Tuesday 7 October, UNISON will host a workshop at the TUC on international labour migration more..

Middle East - UNISON welcomes renewal of relations between Palestinian and Israeli trade union federations

(20/08/2008) Signing of new agreement between Palestine General Federation of Trade Unions (PGFTU) and the Histadrut (Israeli TUC) after years of dispute opens way for new era of cooperation more..

Zimbabwe - UNISON sends protest to Ambassador

(19/08/2008) UNISON Deputy General Secretary, Keith Sonnet, expresses deep concern over impending trial of ZCTU leaders more..

Turkish trade union leader imprisoned. Calls for her release

(03/07/07) Launch of global campaign calling for release of health and social services trade union leader, Meryem Özsögüt in prison since January 2008 more..

Trial of trade union leaders in Zimbabwe postponed

The trial of Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) President Lovemore Matombo and Secretary General Wellington Chibebe, scheduled for a hearing today, has been delayed by a week. more..

International motions passed at conference 2008

(21/06/2008) Motions passed on Palestine, Colombia, southern Africa and Burma at UNISON's 2008 NDC more..

Trade unionists targeted as crisis in Zimbabwe deepens

(11/06/2008) UNISON has longstanding links with public sector trade unions in Zimbabwe. more..

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