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Solidarity/Action

The past few years have seen an increase in the erosion of workers' rights at home and abroad. Whenever possible, UNISON has shown solidarity with workers overseas who face threats to their jobs, working conditions and even their lives.

UNISON responds to calls for help by sending messages of solidarity, protesting to the government of the country concerned and the ambassador to the UK, requesting a meeting with ambassadors, informing the UK government and asking for intervention, protesting outside embassies in the UK and issuing urgent actions to UNISON members to write to various bodies or take part in a demonstration of support. Action can also include taking part in a delegation or fact-finding mission, and offering assistance whenever we can.

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Most recent activities

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 more..

Demonstration Zimbabwe Embassy

(13/06/2008) Trade union leaders in Zimbabwe gagged as part of bail conditions. Stand up for free speech and freedom of association - demo 23 June London more..

Call for democracy in Zimbabwe

(15/04/2008) UNISON supports ZCTU demands for release of election results. Lunchtime demonstration this Friday outside the Zimbabwe Embassy in London more..

End impunity in Colombia - Act now!

(07/04/08) Following global demonstrations calling for an end to impunity trade unionists murdered - others threatened and labelled ‘subversive’ more..

Gaza siege must end - Act now!

(06/03/08) UNISON supports demonstrations called by Palestine Solidarity Campaign on 8 and 15 March and asks activists to lobby MPs to sign the Early Day Motion on Gaza. Act now! more..

Miami Five - Act now for families' right to visit

(08/02/08) The Miami Five, Cuban nationals imprisoned in the United States after reporting terrorist plots against Cuba, are being denied visits by their familes. As part of Cuba Solidarity Campaign's demand for their release, UNISON supports the petition requesting visiting rights for members of their families. Add your name to the petition! more..

End the siege on Gaza - join the Downing St protest

(15/01/2008) There are 1.5 million people in Gaza who are suffering as a result of a virtual siege on the Strip by Israel. Join the protest outside Downing Street on Saturday 26 January at 4pm calling for an end to the siege. more..

Iraq - violence against women escalates - Act now!

(04/01/2008) Over the last six months at least 50 Iraqi women were murdered 'under various social, religious and political motives and pretexts'. more..

Labour activist detained in Burma. Act now!

(10/12/07) Labour activist U Tin Hla and family arrested in Burma. General Secretary of UNISON condemns military junta's actions and calls on UNISON members to send letters of protest demanding Tin Hla's immediate release. more..

Iran bus workers' leader health deteriorating - Act now!

(18/10/07) Mansour Osanloo, leader of the Tehran bus workers' union, is suffering from a serious eye condition in Evin prison, but is being denied medical care. Show solidarity and respond to the global call for action supported by trade unions around the world. TUC call for action