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Updates from the UK's biggest union @unison.org.uk International Team, mostly about global solidarity and international trade union rights https://www.unison.org.uk/about/what-we-do/working-internationally/
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‘On the news every night, we see the Palestinians of Gaza suffering famine, death and destruction. And yes, genocide too. We can’t continue to watch from the sidelines in horror.’ UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea #Lab25
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September 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
‘On the news every night, we see the Palestinians of Gaza suffering famine, death and destruction. And yes, genocide too. We can’t continue to watch from the sidelines in horror.’ UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea #Lab25
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...
Recognising Palestine is an important step, but there’s still more to do now www.unison.org.uk/news/general...
Opinion: 'Recognising Palestine is an important step, but there's still more to do now' | General Secretary's blog | News | UNISON National
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
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September 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Recognising Palestine is an important step, but there’s still more to do now www.unison.org.uk/news/general...
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Recognising the state of Palestine is the right thing to do.
UNISON backs government plan for recognition www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/07...
UNISON backs government plan for recognition www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/07...
July 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Recognising the state of Palestine is the right thing to do.
UNISON backs government plan for recognition www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/07...
UNISON backs government plan for recognition www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/07...
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Workplace Day of Action for Palestine, Wednesday 2 July www.unison.org.uk/events/workp...
Workplace Day of Action for Palestine | Events | UNISON National
The assault and blockade on Gaza have resulted in mass starvation and a significant risk of famine. Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed attempting
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June 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Workplace Day of Action for Palestine, Wednesday 2 July www.unison.org.uk/events/workp...
Workplace Day of Action for Palestine, Wednesday 2 July www.unison.org.uk/events/workp...
Workplace Day of Action for Palestine | Events | UNISON National
The assault and blockade on Gaza have resulted in mass starvation and a significant risk of famine. Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed attempting
www.unison.org.uk
June 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Workplace Day of Action for Palestine, Wednesday 2 July www.unison.org.uk/events/workp...
On Friday ICE agents launched aggressive raids throughout Los Angeles. SEIU Local USWW President David Huerta was assaulted, injured and detained while advocating for immigrant workers. While he has been released from the hospital, he remains in custody. #FreeDavidEndRaids #SolidaritySummer
June 9, 2025 at 9:33 AM
On Friday ICE agents launched aggressive raids throughout Los Angeles. SEIU Local USWW President David Huerta was assaulted, injured and detained while advocating for immigrant workers. While he has been released from the hospital, he remains in custody. #FreeDavidEndRaids #SolidaritySummer
UNISON is supporting the Red Line for Palestine, 11:30am, tomorrow, 4 June, outside Parliament, London.
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be creating a red line for Palestine around Parliament during PMQs to demand that the arms trade with Israel is suspended. Wear red.
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be creating a red line for Palestine around Parliament during PMQs to demand that the arms trade with Israel is suspended. Wear red.
Red line for Palestine, 11:30am, Wednesday, 4 June, outside Parliament, London.
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be creating a red line for Palestine around Parliament during Prime Minister's Questions to demand that the arms trade with Israel is suspended. Wear red.
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be creating a red line for Palestine around Parliament during Prime Minister's Questions to demand that the arms trade with Israel is suspended. Wear red.
June 3, 2025 at 8:41 AM
UNISON is supporting the Red Line for Palestine, 11:30am, tomorrow, 4 June, outside Parliament, London.
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be creating a red line for Palestine around Parliament during PMQs to demand that the arms trade with Israel is suspended. Wear red.
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be creating a red line for Palestine around Parliament during PMQs to demand that the arms trade with Israel is suspended. Wear red.
Red line for Palestine, 11:30am, Wednesday, 4 June, outside Parliament, London.
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be creating a red line for Palestine around Parliament during Prime Minister's Questions to demand that the arms trade with Israel is suspended. Wear red.
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be creating a red line for Palestine around Parliament during Prime Minister's Questions to demand that the arms trade with Israel is suspended. Wear red.
May 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Red line for Palestine, 11:30am, Wednesday, 4 June, outside Parliament, London.
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be creating a red line for Palestine around Parliament during Prime Minister's Questions to demand that the arms trade with Israel is suspended. Wear red.
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be creating a red line for Palestine around Parliament during Prime Minister's Questions to demand that the arms trade with Israel is suspended. Wear red.
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“UNISON joins the International trade union movement in condemning the atrocities that take place daily in Gaza and Palestine”
There must be an ‘immediate and permanent ceasefire’. Christina McAnea, London rally for Palestine
There must be an ‘immediate and permanent ceasefire’. Christina McAnea, London rally for Palestine
May 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
“UNISON joins the International trade union movement in condemning the atrocities that take place daily in Gaza and Palestine”
There must be an ‘immediate and permanent ceasefire’. Christina McAnea, London rally for Palestine
There must be an ‘immediate and permanent ceasefire’. Christina McAnea, London rally for Palestine
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UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea spoke at the rally today in London commemorating 77 years of Nakba, calling for recognition of the state of Palestine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Christina met up with Palestinian ambassador Husam Zomlot at the march.
Christina met up with Palestinian ambassador Husam Zomlot at the march.
May 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea spoke at the rally today in London commemorating 77 years of Nakba, calling for recognition of the state of Palestine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Christina met up with Palestinian ambassador Husam Zomlot at the march.
Christina met up with Palestinian ambassador Husam Zomlot at the march.
On this Workplace Day of Action UNISON calls on the UK Government to immediately recognise the State of Palestine.
May 15, 2025 at 11:04 AM
On this Workplace Day of Action UNISON calls on the UK Government to immediately recognise the State of Palestine.
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🚨 TODAY: Join the workplace day of action for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
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May 15, 2025 at 9:13 AM
🚨 TODAY: Join the workplace day of action for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
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Since the bombardment of Gaza resumed on 18 March thousands more Palestinians have been killed.
UNISON is supporting the TUC endorsed workplace day of action for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
UNISON is supporting the TUC endorsed workplace day of action for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
May 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Since the bombardment of Gaza resumed on 18 March thousands more Palestinians have been killed.
UNISON is supporting the TUC endorsed workplace day of action for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
UNISON is supporting the TUC endorsed workplace day of action for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
Workplace Day of Action 15.5.25 www.unison.org.uk/events/cease...
May 12, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Workplace Day of Action 15.5.25 www.unison.org.uk/events/cease...
Health Workers are Not a Target.
We Stand with Gaza’s First Responders.
We Stand with Gaza’s First Responders.
April 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Health Workers are Not a Target.
We Stand with Gaza’s First Responders.
We Stand with Gaza’s First Responders.
UNISON stands in solidarity with Rumeysa Ozturk an SEIU member in the US threatened with deportation by the Trump administration for speaking out on Palestine #4the1st
April 1, 2025 at 9:47 AM
UNISON stands in solidarity with Rumeysa Ozturk an SEIU member in the US threatened with deportation by the Trump administration for speaking out on Palestine #4the1st
We agree with HO Minister @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social
yesterday at new MS Act guidance launch UK needs stronger regulation. The Biz, HR and Enviro Act we drafted with our partner CJC, includes the public sector. Recently, Labour Campaign for Human Rights asked how: www.lchr.org.uk/q_a_with_uni...
yesterday at new MS Act guidance launch UK needs stronger regulation. The Biz, HR and Enviro Act we drafted with our partner CJC, includes the public sector. Recently, Labour Campaign for Human Rights asked how: www.lchr.org.uk/q_a_with_uni...
Q&A with UNISON: Why the UK Needs a Business Human Rights and Environment Act
Welcome to the Labour Campaign for Human Rights. We promote human rights within the Labour Party.
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March 25, 2025 at 11:54 AM
We agree with HO Minister @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social
yesterday at new MS Act guidance launch UK needs stronger regulation. The Biz, HR and Enviro Act we drafted with our partner CJC, includes the public sector. Recently, Labour Campaign for Human Rights asked how: www.lchr.org.uk/q_a_with_uni...
yesterday at new MS Act guidance launch UK needs stronger regulation. The Biz, HR and Enviro Act we drafted with our partner CJC, includes the public sector. Recently, Labour Campaign for Human Rights asked how: www.lchr.org.uk/q_a_with_uni...
Thanks to @psiglobalunion.bsky.social and the UK's FCDO for the invitation. www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/03...
Christina McAnea defends women's rights at UN event | Article, News | News | UNISON National
The UNISON general secretary emphasised how the public sector is essential to advancing women’s economic rights and equality
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March 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Thanks to @psiglobalunion.bsky.social and the UK's FCDO for the invitation. www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/03...
The UK Government must stop funding private public services using tax payers money and repurpose @britishintinv.bsky.social funding and create a Unit that supports the development of Quality Universal Public Services for all. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Patients Detained, Denied Care at Hospitals Funded by World Bank
Billions of taxpayer dollars invested in for-profit facilities from Africa to Asia were supposed to improve access to healthcare. But stories of abuses have piled up.
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January 17, 2025 at 10:43 AM
The UK Government must stop funding private public services using tax payers money and repurpose @britishintinv.bsky.social funding and create a Unit that supports the development of Quality Universal Public Services for all. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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International community must help make ceasefire work says UNISON
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea comments on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. www.unison.org.uk/news/press-r...
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea comments on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. www.unison.org.uk/news/press-r...
January 15, 2025 at 9:48 PM
International community must help make ceasefire work says UNISON
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea comments on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. www.unison.org.uk/news/press-r...
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea comments on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. www.unison.org.uk/news/press-r...
Share and sign the petition to call on supermarkets to tell us how they are working to avoid forced labour in their supply chains 👇👇👇
📣⚠️Call on UK supermarkets to take action against forced labour!
A BBC investigation alleges that “Italian” tomato purées sold by UK supermarkets may actually contain tomatoes grown and picked in China using forced labour…
Sign ✍️ now: 🔗 www.antislavery.org/forced-labou...
A BBC investigation alleges that “Italian” tomato purées sold by UK supermarkets may actually contain tomatoes grown and picked in China using forced labour…
Sign ✍️ now: 🔗 www.antislavery.org/forced-labou...
December 18, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Share and sign the petition to call on supermarkets to tell us how they are working to avoid forced labour in their supply chains 👇👇👇
UNISON's National Executive Committee stands in firm solidarity with the South Korean trade union movement. www.unison.org.uk/news/article... @the-tuc.bsky.social
Solidarity with the South Korean trade union movement | Article | News | UNISON National
Message follows the president's attempt to to impose martial law
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December 5, 2024 at 4:38 PM
UNISON's National Executive Committee stands in firm solidarity with the South Korean trade union movement. www.unison.org.uk/news/article... @the-tuc.bsky.social
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🚨 Jan Willem Goudriaan, EPSU General Secretary, is in Türkiye today - starting the day with a #solidarity visit to @diskinsesi.bsky.social @genelis.bsky.social, whose president was arrested in last week’s crackdown.
✊🏾We stand firm: Together, we’ll fight until arrested unionists are all FREE!
✊🏾We stand firm: Together, we’ll fight until arrested unionists are all FREE!
December 5, 2024 at 9:31 AM
🚨 Jan Willem Goudriaan, EPSU General Secretary, is in Türkiye today - starting the day with a #solidarity visit to @diskinsesi.bsky.social @genelis.bsky.social, whose president was arrested in last week’s crackdown.
✊🏾We stand firm: Together, we’ll fight until arrested unionists are all FREE!
✊🏾We stand firm: Together, we’ll fight until arrested unionists are all FREE!
We're also echoing Sarah Champion MP
Yesterday’s investigation by the BBC is the latest in a long line of reports that suggests that UK supply chains are awash with products linked to forced labour.
We’re echoing Sarah Champion MP: What more evidence is required?
We’re echoing Sarah Champion MP: What more evidence is required?
December 3, 2024 at 5:42 PM
We're also echoing Sarah Champion MP
This month a Ukraine Solidarity Campaign delegation travelled to Ukraine, taking aid to workers & trade unionists and meeting with a wide range of activists & organisations. Next Saturday 30 November - 1pm, central London - join their report www.eventbrite.com/e/eyewitness...
Eyewitness report from frontline Ukraine - and next steps for solidarity
In November UK solidarity activists drove to Ukraine to take vehicles, equipment + supplies, and meet comrades. Join us for a report back.
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November 25, 2024 at 3:39 PM
This month a Ukraine Solidarity Campaign delegation travelled to Ukraine, taking aid to workers & trade unionists and meeting with a wide range of activists & organisations. Next Saturday 30 November - 1pm, central London - join their report www.eventbrite.com/e/eyewitness...