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Blog: One year after the Myanmar coup, we must do more

UNISON won’t stop advocating for more sanctions until the military junta collapses

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

UNISON supports legal challenge over UK’s use of PPE suppliers

Canada stopped imports in November, over the same concerns. The UK government launched its own investigation into the company in November. Despite that ongoing investigation […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Omicron: Extending our solidarity to PPE supply chain workers

At UNISON, the paradox that our members are saving lives using products made by workers whose rights are violated is very uncomfortable

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

The international community must stand with the people of Sudan

The international community must stand with the Sudanese people and respond to their genuine concerns that the new […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Unions seek investor action in challenging labour rights abuses

UNISON is supporting a Sri Lankan trade union fighting to represent beleaguered rubber glove factory workers

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UN day for democracy: taking action with Myanmar

It’s a moment to review the state of democracy around the world and to encourage governments to strengthen their democratic institutions and processes. This year in particular marks a fragile […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Still in solidarity, two decades later

As American unions come together to mark the 20th anniversary of that horrifying day, we recommit ourselves to the campaign for peace across the world

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

Blog: Plight of desperate Afghans highlights UK’s cruel refugee plans

But this needs a concerted effort, because the Westminster government is already pushing plans through Parliament to make claiming asylum almost impossible. The […]

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

UNISON urges the government to restore aid budget

‘If this government is serious about addressing the global pandemic they should show some leadership and invest more, not less, in essential public services in the poorest countries of the world’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

International solidarity is key to opposing authoritarian regimes

UNISON delegates hear disturbing accounts of the COVID-19 crisis being used as cover to suppress peaceful opposition

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Climate has to be an issue for all our members

UNISON looks to mobilise for crucial COP26 climate talks in Glasgow

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Why G7 leaders need to work much harder on vaccine access

It is a similar situation across sub Saharan Africa. Vaccination rates in Asia, although higher, still fall short of where we need to be to prevent the transmission […]

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

UNISON statement on Gaza ceasefire

UNISON welcomes ceasefire and urges international action to end the occupation

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON endorses Labour’s call for an international vaccine plan

Emily Thornberry says we have to plan now to ensure the world is safe in the future – and a patent waiver should only be the start

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON statement: In solidarity with Palestinian workers

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.