raised hands in rubber gloves

Omicron: Extending our solidarity to PPE supply chain workers

At UNISON, the paradox that our members are saving lives using products made by workers whose rights are violated is very uncomfortable

Blogs, General Secretary, General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.

The international community must stand with the people of Sudan

UNISON demands the end of the military coup and for the immediate release of civilian and civil society leaders

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
raised hands in rubber gloves

Unions seek investor action in challenging labour rights abuses

UNISON is supporting a Sri Lankan trade union fighting to represent beleaguered rubber glove factory workers

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Myanmar flag – white star on yellow, green and red horizontal stripes

UN day for democracy: taking action with Myanmar

UNISON calls for the immediate end of military violence and power, the release of all political prisoners and the restoration of civilian government

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
UNISON 9/11 commemorative ribbon in maroon

Blog: Still in solidarity, two decades later

As American unions come together to mark the 20th anniversary of that horrifying day, we recommit ourselves to the campaign for peace across the world

General Secretary, General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.
Wooden textured flag of Afghanistan

Blog: Plight of desperate Afghans highlights UK’s cruel refugee plans

MPs from all parties must defeat Westminster government’s plans to further criminalise and punish those fleeing for their lives

General Secretary, General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.
UK aid branding

UNISON urges the government to restore aid budget

‘If this government is serious about addressing the global pandemic they should show some leadership and invest more, not less, in essential public services in the poorest countries of the world’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

International solidarity is key to opposing authoritarian regimes

UNISON delegates hear disturbing accounts of the COVID-19 crisis being used as cover to suppress peaceful opposition

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
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Climate has to be an issue for all our members

UNISON looks to mobilise for crucial COP26 climate talks in Glasgow

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Portrait of Christina McAnea

Blog: Why G7 leaders need to work much harder on vaccine access

The US donation of half a billion vaccines may sound impressive – but it’s a drop in the ocean. Vaccine manufacturing rights need to be freed up now

General Secretary, General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.