Christina McAnea and fellow trade unionists outside the court in Ankara

Blog: UNISON is standing together with our friends in Turkey

In a court in Ankara, I saw first-hand how the Turkish state is determined to deny justice to trade unionists accused of ‘terrorism’ for doing their union duties

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Book review – Uncommon Wealth: Britain and the Aftermath of Empire

Kojo Koram punctures the collective amnesia about the British Empire, proving its stark relevance to the daily machinations of the British state in 2022

Justice for Colombia artwork

Show your solidarity with Colombian activists

In the run-up to elections in Colombia at the end of May, UNISON is highlighting four women social leaders who have been subject to violence due to their activism

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON condemns killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

International committee welcomes IFJ’s complaint to the International Criminal Court regarding Israel’s targeting of journalists working in Palestine

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International trade union and NGO representatives who came to witness the trial

UNISON attends the trial of trade unionists in Turkey

UNISON stands in solidarity with eight trade unionists in Turkey charged with terrorism offences for carrying out their union duties

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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

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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

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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

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Blog: One year after the Myanmar coup, we must do more

UNISON won’t stop advocating for more sanctions until the military junta collapses

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raised hands in rubber gloves

UNISON supports legal challenge over UK’s use of PPE suppliers

‘UK public procurement has continued to be stained by forced labour and union busting’

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