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She also talked of the problem of rising violence in schools and said that UNISON will be looking to create a “huge campaign” on this, as it is becoming an “increasing […]

Richard Pyle from Medical Aid for Palestinians spoke to health conference detailing the harrowing situation in Gaza, where 484 healthcare workers have been killed

Delegates condemn statement from Israel’s national security minister that the army must shoot anyone approaching the border, including women and children

UNISON women’s conference runs from 15-17 February […]

Meeting hears reports from general secretary and presidential team, recommits to work on Gaza, and discusses plans for national delegate conference

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has declared the entire population of Gaza at imminent risk of famine

Health workers continue to risk their lives as they attempt to respond to the huge increase of those requiring […]

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

Meeting agrees donation to Medical Aid for Palestinians and the Red Cross

Women’s rights The first motion passed was on ‘defending and improving women’s rights internationally’. Introduced by the national women’s committee, the motion invited powerful speeches from […]

UNISON welcomes ceasefire and urges international action to end the occupation

The union condemns the violence and calls for an end to attacks, and to the occupation

The union is ‘extremely concerned’ by increased forced removals of Palestinians from their homes, destruction of Palestinian property and the building of illegal Israeli settlements

UNISON launches new guide on pension fund engagement and divestment from companies involved in the occupation of Palestine

Union NEC hears round-up of action in court and workplaces to defend workers