UNISON Scotland’s International Committee builds on the trade union movement’s long history of solidarity with other workers around the world. These pages bring news and updates on the Committee’s work. You can also find news and links on our Facebook page.
Take One Action Film Festivals – Sept & Oct 2021
UNISON is once again proud to be supporting the inspiring Take One Action Film Festival. This is taking place in a hybrid edition in Edinburgh, Glasgow and online, from 22-26 ... Read More
Cuba Solidarity Campaign statement on the current situation in Cuba
The Cuba Solidarity Campaign calls on the US government to suspend the blockade of Cuba to allow emergency medical and humanitarian aid into the country in order to ease the ... Read More
International rally: Proud of UNISON’s role in the global trade union
Trade union solidarity with workers in countries facing state repression and violence, attacks on trade union rights, failings on COVID, on health, poverty and more is absolutely crucial - and ... Read More
Statement from B’Tselem on violence in Gaza and Israeli Occupied Territories.
B’Tselem is the Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories. B’Tselem strives to end Israel’s occupation, recognizing that this is the only way to achieve a future ... Read More
Congress backs UNISON’s call to act against femicide in Turkey
UNISON Scotland took its condemnation of the Turkish government’s treatment of women trade unionists, women activists and opposition political parties into Congress and delegates pledged action to combat misogyny and ... Read More
STUC event: International Workers’ Memorial Day 2021
The STUC and Scottish Hazards have organised a joint online event to mark International Workers' Memorial Day (IWMD). This year's theme is: Health and Safety is a human right - ... Read More
International Nurses Day 2020
This week, the union is celebrating the work that nurses, midwives and nursing associates do every day to help people across the UK. Nurses and midwives make a very real ... Read More
MEMORIAL FOR DENIS GOLDBERG STRUGGLE HERO AND SO MUCH MORE
Everyone - in South Africa and beyond - is invited to watch the proceedings of the: MEMORIAL FOR DENIS GOLDBERG STRUGGLE HERO AND SO MUCH MORE The memorial will take ... Read More