UNISON will be present as part of the International Trade Union Confederation, pushing for a just transition, which has to include adaptation and resilience measures
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As Green UNISON Week begins, the union is launching a new guide to support those who want to get more active on this agenda
The union joins non-proliferation treaty as Christina McAnea says there ‘must be a fast, fair transition away from oil and gas’
The week runs from from 13-20 September, but members and branches can start before by helping measure the health of the UK’s rivers
Greg Marshall, the chair of UNISON’s Environment Agency sector committee, explains how to become a citizen scientist, as we near Green UNISON Week
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Fringe hears speech from the former singer and now passionate campaigner against water pollution
Without all governments stepping up to this existential emergency, there is no doubt, we will run out of time to protect our planet
NEC member Tony Wright explains what he’ll be doing in Dubai and why it’s vital that UNISON has a presence there
‘Somebody must show international leadership in tackling climate change. It looks like it won’t be the UK’
Two activists explain why Green UNISON Week, from 15-22 September, is so important
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The general secretary said UNISON is ‘warning once again – about the elitist energy economy this government is creating’
The report, commissioned by UNISON and based on a survey of members, reveals the extensive role which the union can play in addressing climate change issues
Peter Frost and Ilina Todorovska are green reps who also have important environmental roles with their councils – lending them a dual perspective on the fight to avert the climate crisis
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Stephen Smellie, NEC member from Scotland, attended COP27 as part of the International Trade Union Confederation delegation. Here he reflects on the outcome.
UNISON is urging members to take part in the global day of action on the climate crisis on 12 November