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UNISON is affilated to BCUK and supports its campaign for human rights and democracy in Burma.

You can affiliate to BCUK as an individual or a branch and make a donation to support BCUK's campaigning work. Link to an external websiteBurma Campaign UK

UNISON international

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Why does UNISON get involved in international activity?

You probably take for granted the right to access this website, to meet and discuss work problems or politics. But trade unionists in many other countries risk intimidation and even death for active membership in a union. Solidarity - joining together with others who share a common interest - is the very basis of trade unionism, and it shouldn't stop at national borders.

Britain's economy and political system are interdependent with Europe and the rest of the world. It is vital, therefore, that UNISON works with sister trade unions in other countries and through key international organisations to promote and protect its members' interests and concerns.


Latest news

Setting sail to break the siege of Gaza



(22/07/08) Support growing for international brigade as it prepares to set sail for Gaza in bid to break the siege

Turkish trade union leader imprisoned. Calls for her release

(03/07/07) Launch of global campaign calling for release of health and social services trade union leader, Meryem Özsögüt in prison since January 2008

Message of support from US for local government workers

(03/07/13) Solidarity message from SEIU as UNISON local government members prepare to strike

Trial of trade union leaders in Zimbabwe postponed

The trial of Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) President Lovemore Matombo and Secretary General Wellington Chibebe, scheduled for a hearing today, has been delayed by a week.

International motions passed at conference 2008

(21/06/2008) Motions passed on Palestine, Colombia, southern Africa and Burma at UNISON's 2008 NDC

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International newsletter spring 2008
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Recent documents

Speech to NDC 2008 by NUPGE president

James Clancy, President of NUPGE, Canada speaks to UNISON's 2008 National Delegate Conference
Link to a PDF document on this siteFull text of speech

Action on HIV/AIDS

Working with sister unions worldwide to tackle HIV/AIDS
Link to a PDF document on this siteAction on HIV/AIDS

International unit annual review 2007

International unit annual review 2007
Link to a PDF document on this siteAnnual review 2007

The future of public services in Europe

This paper explores the current debate on Europe and seeks to outline some ideas on how the debate on public services might evolve over the next decade, with a particular view to stimulating productive thought and discussion as to how public service trade unions can best respond to these challenges.
Link to a PDF document on this siteThe future of public services in Europe