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Government told to think again on promoting private healthcare

UNISON report shows up role of Department for International Development in promoting healthcare privatisation to some of the world’s poorest countries

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Colombia still needs human rights monitoring despite peace deal

UNISON calls for renewed pressure on right-wing paramilitary groups, as the peace process moves towards a referendum

News on the UNISON National site.

Prentis seeks top-level Brexit meetings with government

UNISON’s general secretary wants to ensure ‘the best possible outcomes’ for members

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Help campaign against FGM and child marriage

The current campaign is to support campaigners in two West African countries: Sierra Leone, where 88% of women and girls […]

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Chilcot report: UNISON statement

“After the invasion, it soon became apparent that neither the UK nor US governments had a post-invasion strategy; leading to years of instability, civil war and terrorism which continue today, 13 […]

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We may not be in Europe, but the threat of TTIP remains

UNISON has led the fight against TTIP, as a founder member of the No TTIP coalition. And it will continue […]

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Voices for Palestine won’t be silenced

And for the executive, Paul Glover stressed that the union’s work on Palestine has always been based on international law. Of the campaign for a boycott and disvestment, he […]

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PSI general secretary: ‘We must stop the race to the bottom’

But PSI is continuing to fight – and UNISON will continue to fight with it – against such an “unacceptable way to deal with common goods […]

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‘We can fight together for a more social Europe’

EPSU general secretary tells local government conference that Brexit would not ‘cure what is wrong in the EU, in the UK or elsewhere’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Union backs 18 June convoy in solidarity with refugees

Union calls on members to take part in or donate goods to convoy travelling to refugee camp in Calais

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UNISON urges Colombia to protect activists from paramilitaries

Farmer and unionist Gustavo Rengifo was kidnapped and tortured by paramilitaries in May last year. He was […]

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Rhondda Cynon Taf becomes latest council to condemn TTIP

“UNISON has been working closely with them to oppose TTIP, which would cripple local democracy.” He warned that the agreement, which is being hammered […]

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“My employer ‘gave’ me to someone else”

Through its International Development Fund, UNISON is supporting efforts to protect Indian workers from exploitation when migrating to the Gulf

Blogs, Magazine on the UNISON National site.

Remembering the Holocaust

UNISON has long campaigned to end racism and prejudice in society. The union supports its very diverse membership and is proud of the activism […]

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Refugee Christmas appeals

Branches and activists have asked for union advice on how they might offer practical solidarity and support

Article on the UNISON National site.