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We liberate the mind, we liberate the land

Comedian Mark Thomas and two aspiring stand-ups from Palestine talk about a new show that dares to find the comedy in occupation

Magazine, moving on the UNISON National site.

We liberate the mind, we liberate the land

The UNRWA adds that 'protection issues' remain a primary concern for residents. Both Israeli and Palestinian security forces conduct regular operations in the camp that […]

Behind the headlines, Magazine on the Magazine site.

‘Free protesters and trade unionists,’ UNISON urges Iran

General secretary Dave Prentis writes to President Hassan Rouhani in wake of arrests following recent protests

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Preparing for Holocaust Memorial Day

The Holocaust Memorial Trust has a wide range of resources that can help union branches organise events this Holocaust Memorial Day

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Help to stop the government using aid to subsidise education profits

Write to your MP and DFID calling for a halt to support and funding of so-called ‘low-fee’ private schools in Africa and Asia

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Proud of our internationalist union

I have always believed that internationalism matters. I have always been an internationalist. But right now, when Brexit threatens to make Britain an inward looking tax haven on the coast of mainland Europe, I think it’s time to be more internationalist in our outlook, more collaborative with our brothers and sisters around the world and more dedicated to building a global movement for change

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

Unions vote to stand up for migrants and refugees

Public Services International congress hears of the plight of refugees and migrants

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘Now is our time to lead’ Dave Prentis tells PSI congress

Dave Prentis opens the Public Services International congress with a speech to delegates from across the world  

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Why Public Services International is important to you

Public service workers from around the world travel to attend Public Services International congress

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON suspends Aung San Suu Kyi’s membership

Honorary membership suspended as international pressure grows over Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis

Article on the UNISON National site.

Open University should not be closed to Cubans

UNISON has issued a statement criticising the Open University for banning students from Cuba.

Article on the UNISON National site.

Unions urge foreign secretary to help stop Saudi beheadings

Unions call on foreign secretary to help stop the imminent execution of 14 pro-democracy activists in Saudi Arabia

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON vows to campaign on child marriage

National conference calls on ILO to count girls in forced childhood marriage as child labour

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Trade unionists can ‘globalise solidarity and co-operation’

Cuban public service union leader challenges delegates to help build a better world for all

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Marking 50 years of a dangerous occupation

UNISON/PSC exhibition and book offers union branches a resource for this year’s 50th anniversary of the Palestinian occupation

Article on the UNISON National site.