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

UNISON calls for the immediate end of military violence and power, the release of all political prisoners and the restoration of civilian government

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

MPs from all parties must defeat Westminster government’s plans to further criminalise and punish those fleeing for their lives

‘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’

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

UNISON looks to mobilise for crucial COP26 climate talks in Glasgow

The US donation of half a billion vaccines may sound impressive – but it’s a drop in the ocean. Vaccine manufacturing rights need to be freed up now

UNISON welcomes ceasefire and urges international action to end the occupation

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

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 condemns the violence in East Jerusalem and Gaza, regrets the loss of life on both sides and calls again on the Israeli government to comply with international law

Lifesaving support for water, sanitation and hygiene will be reduced by 80 percent, which will have a devastating effect on countries across the world during the COVID-19 pandemic

Letter notes human rights abuses on a ‘massive scale’, with up to 37 people reported killed