Search Results for “Pay and conditions” tagged working internationally

UNISON calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Israel

UNISON encourages our members and branches to take action calling for a ceasefire, including joining peaceful protests and contacting […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

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

 We condemn the use of sexual violence in war on any side. UNISON calls for a renewed impetus from world leaders, including the UK […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Dirty energy: solar panels and forced labour

It was her brother, who was carefully watching his words, and told Rahima that the family was doing “the right thing” by not being in touch. And then he […]

Behind the headlines, Magazine on the Magazine site.

Trade unionist Gonul Erden released from prison in Turkey

Ms Erden (pictured above, centre) is one of eight leading members of SES, the health and social services union in Turkey, who are charged with terrorism for their trade union work […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON opposes school demolition in West Bank

Alongside other education unions including UCU, NEU, EIS and NASUWT, UNISON has urged the Israeli government to call a halt to the demolition of Jubbet ad Dib […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu

When Nelson Mandela and other liberation leaders were imprisoned or forced into exile, Desmond Tutu found himself at […]

General Secretary, General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Norway: showing the way

But for our hopes and ambitions to be fulfilled, there needs to be a like-minded government in office, with progressive […]

bigger picture, Magazine on the Magazine site.

The bruising truth about bananas

It's a big business. But the thousands of rural people who work in the plantations face terrible working conditions – long hours under […]

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Ukraine – share your stories

If you are a Ukrainian member with friends and family who are trapped in the war zone, or are refugees seeking safety elsewhere, we would like to […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Talking about Palestinian rights

This briefing aims to provide activists with a better understanding of the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, with a particular emphasis on human and workers’ rights and public services. Available as a PDF download only

Media on the UNISON National site.

Supporting members in a warzone

A Ukrainian himself, he taught union activists how to organise their communities and campaigns, to improve pay and conditions in their workplaces. But then, on 24 February, Russian […]

Behind the headlines, Magazine on the Magazine site.

Turkey earthquake solidarity appeal

Communities have been devastated, with buildings turned to dust and public services and critical infrastructure badly affected, hampering rescue efforts. People have […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘We do not feel safe, but we are not afraid’

Ivanna (pictured above) is currently in the city of Chernivtsi, near the border of Romania and therefore “a bit safer” – for the moment. But Kyiv has been under bomb attack for days. Lesia […]

Behind the headlines, Magazine on the Magazine site.