International community must help make ceasefire work, says UNISON

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea comments on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal announced today.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
Christina McAnea, arms folded, in front of conference stage - 'Fighting for our future'

Opinion: ‘I am determined and optimistic’ for the year ahead

The general secretary looks back on the last year and forward to this new one

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Christina McAnea with the international trade union delegation to Palestine

Opinion: International law must be respected in the Middle East

UNISON continues to call for a ceasefire, the release of hostages, full humanitarian aid and an end to the blockade, but our own government must do more

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

UNISON passes motion to recognise Palestine as a state

Impassioned debate on Palestine sees delegates pass a substantive motion

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘Justice for the Palestinian people is justice for all’

Palestinian ambassador Dr Husam Zomlot delivers message of defiance and hope

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Christina McAnea with the international trade union delegation to Palestine

Opinion: Seeing the reality of life in occupied Palestine

Visiting the West Bank with an international trade union delegation was inspiring and motivating to campaign and fight for justice for Palestinians

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

Christina McAnea joins solidarity mission to Palestine

“Gaza needs a ceasefire now if there is to be any hope of peace, justice and a viable Palestinian state”

Article on the UNISON National site.
UNISON centre sign

NEC hears of another Supreme Court win for UNISON

Meeting also discussed arrangements for national delegate conference

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Health conference 2024, Brighton photo stunt in solidarity with Palestinian health workers

Conference stands with Palestinian health workers

Richard Pyle from Medical Aid for Palestinians spoke to health conference detailing the harrowing situation in Gaza, where 484 healthcare workers have been killed

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Speakers to an emergency motion on Gas at UNISON's national women's conference

UNISON women pass emergency motion on Gaza

Delegates condemn statement from Israel’s national security minister that the army must shoot anyone approaching the border, including women and children

Article, News on the UNISON National site.