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

Union is ‘extremely concerned’ at reports that MPs, councillors and Labour-affiliated unions should cut ties with the Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Article on the UNISON National site.

Understanding antisemitism and Islamophobia

In light of the current conflict in Gaza, and what is happening domestically, UNISON and Hope not hate have produced a new guide

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON women pass emergency motion on Gaza

Speaking in support of the motion, NEC member Jordan Rivera said: “We have 180 women in Gaza giving birth every day and there is no pain relief. Women are giving birth with no medical care […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON statement on the situation in the Red Sea

UNISON stands in solidarity with the International Transport Workers Federation and its affiliates, including Nautilus International, whose members have come under attack

Article on the UNISON National site.

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

Since then, hundreds more Palestinian civilians have been killed and homes destroyed. Gaza’s healthcare system is only partially functioning, due to bomb damage, the killing of almost 200 […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Donate to aid efforts in Gaza and Israel

The bombing of Gaza and further severe restrictions on access to water, energy and essential medical supplies have […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Israel

Previous statements UNISON condemns violence in Israel and Gaza and calls for international law to be upheld UNISON statement on Gaza hospital […]

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UNISON statement on Gaza hospital bombing

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 […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

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

Gaza is being subjected to an intensification of the 16-year blockade, with access to water […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

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

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

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.