International
War on Want
Working in partnership with UNISON to end global poverty, inequality and injustice
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Working in partnership with UNISON to end global poverty, inequality and injustice
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Branch and regional activities
UNISON is committed to developing our international work at branch and regional level. We are proud of the work that our branches and regions undertake on solidarity links with trade unionists in other countries and raising awareness at home on international issues and events.
- Greater London Region - international
- UNISON Scotland - international
- South East Region - international
Twinning
Twinning between a UNISON branch or region and a union in another country is a practical way of developing the union's international work through exchanging information and experiences, developing mutual support and improving awareness of each others countries and unions.Branch international relations officer
The role of the branch international relations officer (BIRO) is to encourage among branch members an awareness of UNISON policy on international matters and an understanding of the importance of international issues to everyone.Regional international officer
Each region may appoint an officer to coordinate the region’s international work, encourage and train branch international officers and work in partnership with its regional international committee.Urgent actions
UNISON responds to requests to speak out when trade unionists and workers are under threat. You can subscribe to receive urgent actions.International seminar
Twice yearly international weekend seminar for activist to hear more about international developments and the union's international workInternational newsletter
UNISON produces a quarterly newsletter on international issues, updates on current international activities and suggestions on international projects and campaigns in the union. Branches and regions are encouraged to submit articles on international work they are engaged in. Email: IRelations@unison.co.ukIndividual grants for projects or voluntary work abroad
A limited number of grants are available to individual UNISON members undertaking a project, taking part in a study tour, carrying out voluntary work or attending a conference abroad.< Back | More >
Contact
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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