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Proposals that seek to limit the right to peaceful protest must be rejected, says UNISON

UNISON completely opposes these proposals and limits on the right to peaceful protest, and urges the government and opposition parties to reject […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Understanding antisemitism and Islamophobia

As both antisemitism and Islamophobia are on the rise and regularly discussed in the media, the briefing has been produced […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON women pass emergency motion on Gaza

In a cabinet meeting earlier this week, he said: “We cannot have women and children getting close to the border ... anyone who gets near must get a bullet". Tamsain Hussain […]

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UNISON statement on the situation in the Red Sea

On 19 November Houthi fighters hijacked the Galaxy Leader and took its crew hostage. Since then multiple cargo ships in the Red Sea and the Bab El-Mandab Strait […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON condemns the resumption of violence in Gaza and calls for an immediate ceasefire

For seven days the artillery and missiles largely fell silent, allowing just a fraction of the humanitarian assistance that is so […]

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Donate to aid efforts in Gaza and Israel

“UNISON condemns the brutal and heinous attack by Hamas against innocent civilians in Israel, and the indiscriminate bombing and […]

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UNISON calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Israel

The union condemns the rising death toll of Palestinian civilians – especially children – caused by Israel’s bombardment

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UNISON statement on Gaza hospital bombing

  We also call for the role of the UN and aid organisations to be respected and facilitated, so that humanitarian corridors can be opened up […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON condemns violence in Israel and Gaza and calls for international law to be upheld

UNISON joins the international trade union movement, including the International Trade Union Confederation, in condemning the appalling violence against civilians in Israel and Gaza.

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Showing solidarity with Hong Kong’s independent trade unions

UNISON hosts event to mark second anniversary of the forced disbandment of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions

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Fighting to protect workers’ rights

UNISON is ‘deeply concerned’ about the impact of the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill as it gets its second reading in parliament today

Article on the UNISON National site.

Ukraine: Solidarity one year on

Union members and branches are invited to donate in solidarity with the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine.

News on the UNISON National site.

Ukraine: one year on

Tens of thousands of Ukrainian and Russian soldiers have lost their lives and many more have been injured. Over […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Rebranded Türkiye – still branding trade unionists as terrorists

Turkey may now be Türkiye, but the state’s attacks on trade unions continue. Janey Starling talked to the president of the Confederation of Public Employees Trade Unions

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Colombian trade unionist addresses young members

Guest speaker Daniella Vega Sotelo, a member of the peasant farmer’s union FENSUAGRO, spoke of being a trade unionist in Colombia

Article, News on the UNISON National site.