Urgent actions
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 actions
Korean union under fire. Take action now!
KGEU banned, president on hunger strike collapses, 137 workers sacked, and all because they want to be in an independent trade union (31/01/2013)Tell MEPs Israel must respect human rights. Act now!
MEPs to vote to give Israel easier access to EU markets. Tell them Israel must respect international law first. Act now! (11/10/2012)Morocco: Free Said Elhairech
Labour Start campaign to free general secretary of Moroccan dockers' union held on unfounded charges (11/09/2012)Crackdown on trade unions in Iran
Leaders of sugarworkers union come under renewed police pressure as crackdown on trade union activists escalates. Act Now! (27/07/2012)Justice for Iranian workers
Call to take action in support of Iranian labour activists detained for trying to organise workers (10/07/2012)China: Who killed Li Wangyang?
Labour activist found dead after 23rd anniversary of 4 June Massacre in Tiananmen Square. Call for China to investigate (10/07/2012)< Back | More >
