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Saving the lives of the workers who are saving our lives

UNISON is committed to making sure that workers’ rights are at the centre of procurement – looking after the workers who make the equipment that helps keep our members safe – and is running training on putting human rights at the heart of public purchasing

Article on the UNISON National site.

Webinar: Dying to Save Lives (public procurement)

Date
28 October 2020 11:00am–12:00pm

COVID-19 has shone a spotlight on how hundreds of thousands of workers are severely exploited, enslaved even, to make our PPE and other essential work tools. This first webinar will discuss the problem with global supply chains, workers’ rights and public procurement; show how what we do locally has a global impact and why it is an issue for UNISON members; and the exciting solutions UNISON is developing. Everyone welcome.

Event on the UNISON National site.

UNISON president calls for a ‘global recovery’ after the pandemic

UNISON members address virtual TUC congress, highlighting the impact on workers of the COVID-19 pandemic

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Organise 2020: TUC’s free festival launches next week

The TUC’s festival of ideas runs from 9-11 July – and there are plenty of remote events to sign up for

Article on the UNISON National site.

Police and justice committee adds voice to George Floyd protests

UNISON group says the killing in the US – and its aftermath – shows that the fight against racism must be redoubled

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Denis Goldberg – a tireless campaigner for justice, and a friend

Denis Goldberg, who has sadly passed away, was a freedom fighter, an inspirational politician and an honorary member of UNISON

General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.

UNISON welcomes Supreme Court decision on ethical LGPS investment

Court overturns LGPS regulations banning investment decisions which aren’t in line with government foreign and defence policy

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON International Seminar 2020

Date
6 – 8 March 2020
Location
Croyde Bay Resort, Croyde, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1QB

The annual seminar for branch international relations officers (BIROs) to discuss implementing UNISON international policies as well as receive training. UNISON’s annual international seminar event is for branch international relations officers (BIROs) and others to discuss implementing UNISON international policies as well as undertake training. The international seminar is a great opportunity to discuss implementing […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

Trade unionists on trial in Turkey

The erosion of democracy, rights and the rule of law in the country means that defending workers’ rights comes with extraordinary risks, so […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Birds of a Feather

UNISON president Josie Bird talks to Demetrios Matheou about the people and places that have inspired and motivated her trade union life

Magazine, UNISON people on the Magazine site.

Zimbabwean union leader talks of battle against injustice

“The situation resembles a war zone in a country that is not at war.”

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

For UNISON, it’s solidarity forever, pledges Dave Prentis

General secretary praises the union’s growth and how solidarity is seeing strikes and success stories around the UK

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Brazilian union leader inspires conference

Local government union leader tells delegates about the fight back against the far right

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON seeks peaceful resolution in Venezuela

Union issues statement on the current situation in the south American country

Article on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Our union stands against cruel and callous actions of the Israeli government

I’m proud that UNISON is campaigning against the mistreatment of Palestinian child prisoners. I hope you will stand with us as we demand that the UK government speak out and take action to end this gross denial of international law and children’s rights. And we will not stop until the reprehensible and self-defeating punishment of Palestinian children by the Israeli state ends once and for all.

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