Working internationally

A4 guide on Uyghur forced labour and solar supply chains. It is designed to help local government authorities (and other public bodies) make better purchasing decisions and streamline their solar supplier vetting process.
Available as a download pdf only.

This briefing aims to provide activists with a better understanding of the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, with a particular emphasis on human and workers’ rights and public services.
Available as a PDF download only.

A guide for activists involved in planning Pride events, including a template ethical procurement policy and template letters to send to suppliers. Limited number of printed copies available so please order only as needed. Maximum 2 per branch.

Community HEART (CH) was a charity which was supported by UNISON members from its inception in 1995 through to its closure in 2021 The CH stall was seen at every UNISON National Conference. Denis Goldberg the founder of CH met many UNISON members during his visits to the UK. Denis established a new Foundation in South Africa prior to his death, called the Denis Goldberg House of Hope (HoH). You can read about the HoH in the Newsletter. Please share the newsletter with your branches.

Palestine: Is your pension fund investing in the occupation?
Using your pension to support Palestinian human rights.
A practical guide.
Available as a download pdf only.

An activist guide to sourcing Pride merchandise

A resource for human rights activists and trade unionists around the world, working against privatisation and for the human rights to safe water and sanitation.

This Research report was conducted during 2019. It has been used to inform good practice for a long term tripartite training programme UNISON is developing on the ethical procurement of goods for the public sector. New research is being conducted to find out how COVID 19 has affected procurement standards and trends.

This photo exhibition accompanies the Unison Tackling Modern Slavery Booklet. It can be downloaded and printed for local activities. The original copies can also be loaned for events by contacting i.relations@unison.co.uk

Booklet describing how UNISON is working to tackle modern day slavery

This research report sets out how local authorities are failing to implement fair labour policies in their international procurement and what UNISON branches can do about it. Max order 5.

UNISON calendar of international events and ideas for branch activities 2018’

Briefing on how UNISON is working with sister unions, campaigning groups and Public Services International to stop aid and development funds being used to subsidise multinational education corporations and their chains of fee charging private schools in Africa and Asia

This guidance has been produced to help UNISON members to work with their employers on ethical procurement policies to ensure there are no abuses or workers making goods destined for use in public services.

Full colour booklet to accompany a photographic exhibition of 10 panels that can be downloaded at www.unison.org.uk/international
The booklet can be ordered as an informative stand alone guide to work and living conditions in occupied Palestinian territories

Photographic exhibition of 12, A2 size panels that can be downloaded at www.unison.org.uk/international
Available as a download pdf only.

Report into the UK Department for International Development and the promotion of healthcare privatisation.

In April 2016 UNISON took a delegation to Palestine and Israel to help develop its work. The delegation included members of the National Executive Council international committee and representatives of regions.
This report highlights some of the key issues that were raised by the organisations UNISON met with, and focuses on the occupation, workers rights and some of the projects UNISON supports.

ACTSA BRIEFING PAPER: Swaziland’s Downward Spiral. The International Community Must Act Now

International Workers Memorial Day poster – A4 poster.

Letter to President Erdogan to express the deep concern over the continued violation of human and trade union rights in Turkey.

This briefing sets out the plight of migrant workers in Qatar, and shows how UNISON activists can take action to help improve working conditions for migrant workers in the Gulf State

TTIP, CETA and TISA – what you need to know about EU trade agreements. A UNISON briefing

For activists interested in UNISON international strategy on international labour migration

Briefing for anyone interested in UNISON’s policy supporting trade unions in southern Africa dealing with HIV AIDS as a workplace issue