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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

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

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

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

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Donate to aid efforts in Gaza and Israel

‘We are encouraging all our branches to support the critical work of Medical Aid for Palestinians and the Red Cross,’ says general secretary

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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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

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

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Showing solidarity with Hong Kong’s independent trade unions

The union continues to stand in solidarity with the remaining independent, democratic trade union movement, which remains under […]

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

She spoke of the dangers, the progress and the hopes of being a trade unionist in that country. “This is a very important time nationally […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.