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Ukraine: Solidarity one year on

Union members and branches are invited to donate in solidarity with the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine.

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Ukraine: one year on

On the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine, with no sign of peace, the trade union movement prepares to launch a new appeal for trade unionists displaced by the war

screen grab of Lesia Semeniaka addressing the UNISON NEC

NEC hears that building for the NHS strike ballots is the ‘priority’

The October meeting was also addressed by the international officer of Atomprofspilka, the Nuclear Power and Industry Workers Union in Ukraine

Supporting members in a warzone

Six months into the Russian invasion, Ukraine trade union activists continue to help members in ways that are both dramatically different and comfortingly familiar

Behind the headlines, Magazine on the Magazine site.
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Blog: Let’s remember those who have died because of their work

On International Workers’ Memorial Day, let us all take a minute to remember how precious life is and the cost that many workers pay every year, around the globe

standing ovation at health conference for Ukrainian speaker

‘This is genocide,’ Ukrainian union leader tells health conference

Service group executive statement says: ‘Sometimes you need to pick a side. Sometimes you need to do the right thing’

London ambulance staff lead humanitarian convoy to Ukraine

Paramedics are driving 1,000 miles to deliver 10 ambulances to Ukraine health workers and relief goods to refugees

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NEC reiterates condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Meeting hears that UNISON ‘will continue to work with the international trade union movement to offer support to Ukraine’

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Blog: Why solidarity with Ukraine is the only way

Like everyone else I’ve watched the news of the war in Ukraine with a mixture of disbelief, horror and disgust. And there is no respite in sight

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Ukraine – share your stories

UNISON wants to hear from Ukrainian and Russian members, as well as branches who are seeking to help the victims of war

Ivanna Krapko

‘We do not feel safe, but we are not afraid’

Two Ukrainian trade union staff members speak to UNISON about their new role – supporting members during wartime

Behind the headlines, Magazine on the Magazine site.
Peter Read at the Isle of Grain

Energy workers act to close down loophole in UK sanctions on Russia

UNISON members on the Medway were determined to show solidarity with Ukrainians when they discovered that a consignment of Russian gas was heading their way

Outline map of Ukraine in the colours of the Ukrainian flag

UNISON’s message of support to Ukrainian members

The union is also encouraging members and branches to donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal

Russian tankers heading for Kent must be stopped, says UNISON  

Staff at Grain LNG against unloading cargoes from the Boris Vilkitsky and Fedor Litke but fear for jobs

Outline map of Ukraine in the colours of the Ukrainian flag

How to support Ukraine

UNISON is working with the international trade union movement to mobilise support for those affected by the war in Ukraine – and branches and members can help too