UNISON completely opposes these proposals and limits on the right to peaceful protest, and urges the government and opposition parties to reject […]
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In light of the current conflict in Gaza, and what is happening domestically, UNISON and Hope not hate have produced a new guide
Women are giving birth with no medical care. Our hearts break for women losing their children. Over 10,000 children have died. This is completely unacceptable.” […]
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 […]
For seven days the artillery and missiles largely fell silent, allowing just a fraction of the humanitarian assistance that is so […]
“UNISON condemns the brutal and heinous attack by Hamas against innocent civilians in Israel, and the indiscriminate bombing and […]
The union condemns the rising death toll of Palestinian civilians – especially children – caused by Israel’s bombardment
UNISON condemns the bombing of the al-Ahli al-Arabi hospital in Gaza. The targeting of a hospital, resulting in the tragic loss of lives – including those of health workers, patients and civilians taking shelter – constitutes a war crime under international law. We send our condolences to all those who mourn the loss of loved […]
UNISON joins the international trade union movement, including the International Trade Union Confederation, in condemning the appalling violence against civilians in Israel and Gaza.
After a vitriolic government-controlled media campaign that spring, Carol Ng, the former chair of the HKCTU and the British Airways Hong Kong Cabin Crew Union was imprisoned for her […]
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
The Russian invasion has caused untold devastation to the Ukrainian people. On top of the thousands of people who have lost their lives, millions of workers have lost their jobs or been displaced […]
On the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine, with no sign of peace, the trade union movement prepares to launch a new appeal for trade unionists displaced by the war
In 2012, Mehmet was one of 72 trade unionists arrested on baseless terrorism charges and held in prison for almost 10 months. A decade later, his case has still not been heard. “The […]
Guest speaker Daniella Vega Sotelo, a member of the peasant farmer’s union FENSUAGRO, spoke of being a trade unionist in Colombia