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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

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

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

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

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

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UNISON responds to the situation in East Jerusalem and Gaza

Not only do these acts violate fundamental human rights and are illegal under international law, they undermine the prospects of a viable Palestinian state alongside Israel. In January […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Blog: The UK government must act on planned Palestinian evictions

We have consistently called on the Israeli government to comply with international law. At the end of April, I wrote to James Cleverly MP, the minister for the Middle East and […]

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