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UNISON NEC statement on Syria

UNISON condemns ‘horrific chemical attack’ and ‘any bombing raids by foreign governments which could exacerbate and prolong the conflict’

Article on the UNISON National site.

Women’s conference condemns child marriage

The conference pointed out that statistics from the  International Labour Organisation  show that when children are five years old there are around the same number of girls and boys […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

CETA is not dead yet, UNISON warns

With the EU-Canada trade deal in limbo, the union calls for full parliamentary scrutiny of all post-Brexit trade agreeements

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UK urged to act before bulldozers enter The Jungle at Calais

UNISON urges members to sign petition calling on UK to accept responsibilities and allow children on their own to come to UK

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Does your employer have an ethical procurement policy?

Are the goods it buys as part of delivering key public services produced without abusing workers?

Article on the UNISON National site.

Government told to think again on promoting private healthcare

UNISON report shows up role of Department for International Development in promoting healthcare privatisation to some of the world’s poorest countries

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Refugee Christmas appeals

The UNISON NEC and president Wendy Nichols have endorsed the following five organisations, which branches or individuals might consider supporting. They are working on help for the the […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

A view of the world: meeting Colombia’s sugar cane cutters

But 28-year-old Conor McArdle has made that journey. And he says it’s changed his life. Conor has been the international officer with his UNISON branch for a year. Last year […]

Magazine on the UNISON National site.

Helping tackle Ebola in west Africa

NEC agrees to help fund international work with west African unions to build public health response

Article on the UNISON National site.

Private companies will hold government to ransom under proposed trade deal with US

A proposed trade deal between the EU and the US would allow private companies to hold the UK to ransom, unless a proposed clause allowing big business to sue the Government is scrapped

Article on the UNISON National site.

EPSU congress hears warning on global treaties

Delegates at the EPSU congress in Toulouse debated the threat from two global trade treaties currently being negotiated

Article on the UNISON National site.

Get ready to mark International Workers Memorial Day

Get ready to mark International Workers Memorial Day with events, petitions for safer workplaces or even a health and selfie

Article on the UNISON National site.

Donate to aid efforts in Gaza and Israel

Christiana adds: “Please do all you can to support the essential work of these organisations and help our colleagues in Gaza and Israel save lives.” Donate to Medical Aid for Palestinians […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON backs abortion rights and decriminalisation

UNISON is part of the We Trust Women coalition, a group of organisations demanding the decriminalisation of abortion in the UK. Abortion remains illegal in the UK and […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Energy workers act to close down loophole in UK sanctions on Russia

UNISON members on the Medway were determined to show solidarity with Ukrainians when they discovered that a consignment of Russian gas was heading their way

Article, News on the UNISON National site.