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‘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

“We may save the lives of millions of young girls,” he told delegates. Conference agreed and called on the union to work with the TUC, Mr […]

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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.

‘Together we are stronger’ NEC hears after Derby success

School support staff congratulated after for successful dispute; Syria statement; conference preparations

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON NEC statement on Syria

UNISON condemns ‘horrific chemical attack’ and ‘any bombing raids by foreign governments which could exacerbate and prolong the conflict’

Article on the UNISON National site.

Women’s conference condemns child marriage

Delegates debate emergency motion that triggers shocking emotional testament and call for ILO action to stop girls vanishing from child labour statistics because they are ‘married’

Article on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Heart Unions, Heart Palestinian workers’ rights

I am proud that UNISON supported WAC-MAAN to organise Palestinian workers in the illegal Israeli industrial zones, and we stood with them in their fight for justice for Hatem and the workers at the Zarfarti garage. Wins like this are rare for Palestinian workers living under occupation, so when they happen they should be celebrated. Especially in heart unions week.

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

UNISON prepares for a campaigning year

First NEC of 2017 covers campaigning to defend the NHS, anti-Trump protests, industrial action and preparations for national delegate conference

News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON international seminar 2019

Date
15 – 17 March 2019
Location
The Slate, Warwick Conferences, University of Warwick, Scarman Road, Coventry, CV4 7SH

We are also encouraging, women, young and Black members to ask their branch to nominate them. Please see the registration form for more […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

Help to tell the London recruits’ story of fighting apartheid

London trade unionists ran clandestine missions to South Africa to help the fight against apartheid – and now you can help get their story told on screen

Article, News on the UNISON National site.