UNISON International

Brilliant exchange today on how to build strong, active members and win campaigns between @NorthWestUNISON organisers and international guests from @kesk_int, Turkey, @kmpdu Kenya and PSLink, Philippines.

Statement on the ongoing Israeli military assault on Gaza unison.org.uk/news/article/2…

UNISON utterly condemns the continued military assault and bombardment of Gaza. Israeli government plans to force the population of Gaza into a deportation camp built on the ruins of southern Gaza can only be understood as ethnic cleansing. unsn.uk/3GCQd1o

Workplace Day of Action for Palestine, Wednesday 2 July unison.org.uk/events/workpla…

The @biztradegovuk 's first Trade Strategy makes welcome commitments on labour, environment and development, but without binding rules or proper scrutiny, the gap between ambition and action remains wide. Read our full statement: tinyurl.com/y97a793f

Political turmoil in the US could happen in the UK unison.org.uk/news/2025/06/p…

What a fantastic inspiring speech from @LeeSaunders, President of @AFSCME! It was an honour to hear about his unions fight to save jobs and services, and how we can learn from each other. #uNDC25

Don’t attack Iran: Peace talks now unison.org.uk/news/article/2…

This year at #undc25 we’re joined by colleagues from @AFSCME @kesk_int @PSLINKunion @NacionalAnthoc @kmpdu - it’s always a pleasure to meet with and hear from our partner unions from across the globe ✊🏻

Excellent @unisontheunion conference so far, with María Esneida Laverde of Colombia's @NacionalAnthoc health workers' union among the international guests. Thanks to General Secretary @cmcanea and all UNISON members for giving María such a warm welcome!

Colombian unions are taking to the streets to show support for the Petro government's social reforms - which propose major improvements in worker rights, education and health access. Solidarity to all those campaigning for fairer conditions for the Colombian people 🇨🇴✊🏾

🇨🇴 We are delighted that María Laverde, General Secretary of ANTHOC health workers union, will be at @unisontheunion conference next week. Join JFC (Weds 18 June, 12.45pm) to explore how unions are striving for human rights + peace under Colombia's first ever progressive govt 🇨🇴

On Friday ICE agents launched aggressive raids throughout Los Angeles. SEIU Local USWW President David Huerta was assaulted, injured & detained while advocating for immigrant workers. While he has been released from the hospital, he remains in custody. #FreeDavidEndRaids

✊🏾EPSU stands in #solidarity with @DiSK_Genel_is! 📣Equal pay for equal work is not an option - it's a fundamental right. We call on @drcemiltugay & @izmirbld to respect this principle protected by international law.

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.

ITUC's #RightsIndex25: Türkiye ranks among the 10 worst countries for workers - 10th time in a row! ▪️Mass dismissals and union busting ▪️Collective bargaining restricted ▪️Union activist arrests Annual study reveals a stark and worsening global crisis for workers and unions.

Incredible video of displaced children in Kharkiv about their experiences and the need for solidarity - including a call to join our march in London on 1 June ukrainesolidaritycampaign.org/2025/04/21/ukr… Thanks to the stars and to Alex Carro and to Angelina Kopachevskaya #StandWithUkraine