Meeting also discussed arrangements for national delegate conference
Palestine
Richard Pyle from Medical Aid for Palestinians spoke to health conference detailing the harrowing situation in Gaza, where 484 healthcare workers have been killed
Delegates condemn statement from Israel’s national security minister that the army must shoot anyone approaching the border, including women and children
UNISON’s 2024 women’s conference kicks off with statements of solidarity on LGBT+ rights and Palestine
Meeting hears reports from general secretary and presidential team, recommits to work on Gaza, and discusses plans for national delegate conference
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has declared the entire population of Gaza at imminent risk of famine
Health workers continue to risk their lives as they attempt to respond to the huge increase of those requiring treatment
The union condemns the rising death toll of Palestinian civilians – especially children – caused by Israel’s bombardment
Meeting agrees donation to Medical Aid for Palestinians and the Red Cross
Delegates heard impassioned speeches on international women’s rights and the importance of resisting apartheid in Palestine
UNISON welcomes ceasefire and urges international action to end the occupation
The union condemns the violence and calls for an end to attacks, and to the occupation
The union is ‘extremely concerned’ by increased forced removals of Palestinians from their homes, destruction of Palestinian property and the building of illegal Israeli settlements
UNISON launches new guide on pension fund engagement and divestment from companies involved in the occupation of Palestine
Union NEC hears round-up of action in court and workplaces to defend workers