UNISON president Catherine McKenna meets Nawal Slemiah, who founded Women in Hebron, a fair-trade cooperative that gives women in Palestine a chance to work and provide food for their families
Gaza
National executive council also hears what the union is doing to counter the rise of the far right
Announcement is a long overdue first step
UK government should co-ordinate support and aid to stop the killing, end the famine and save lives
UNISON has long called for the UK government to fully suspend the arms trade with Israel and get urgent food and medical aid into Gaza
Union also calls on UK government to take further steps to bring about a permanent ceasefire and full access to humanitarian assistance
UNISON backs government plan for recognition
Palestine has always been an international priority for UNISON, and we are proud to support the work of MAP
National executive council repeats demand for an immediate and permanent ceasefire
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea comments on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal announced today.
The general secretary looks back on the last year and forward to this new one
“Gaza needs a ceasefire now if there is to be any hope of peace, justice and a viable Palestinian state”
Peaceful protests, encampments and occupations on university campuses have played an important role in many struggles against injustices in the world
Meeting also discussed arrangements for national delegate conference
Union is ‘extremely concerned’ at reports that MPs, councillors and Labour-affiliated unions should cut ties with the Palestine Solidarity Campaign