Palestine and Israel

UNISON has clear policy on Palestine and the Middle East peace process as set out in several National Delegate Conference (NDC) motions over the past few years.

Iran

UNISON opposes the violation of trade union rights in Iran and stands in solidarity with Iranian workers fighting for their fundamental right to freedom of association and the right to organise. UNISON will continue to highlight the violation of trade union and human rights in Iran at the highest level, and campaign for workers to have their rights respected.

Iraq

UNISON opposed the war in Iraq and has called for an end to the occupation. But UNISON believes that Iraqi trade unions have an important role to play in the democratic evolution of the country.

Western Sahara

Western Sahara has been called Africa’s last colony. It was illegally occupied by Morocco in 1975, after the Spanish withdrew, in defiance of the United Nations which recognised the right of the people of Western Sahara to self-determination.

No pride in Israeli apartheid

UNISON LGBT conference send video message to Israel saying not fooled by country's pro-gay stance (13/12/2012)

UNISON calls for cessation of violence in Gaza

UNISON president issues statement in relation to violence in Gaza (16/11/2012)

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)

International day of solidarity with the Palestinian people

Palestine Solidarity Campaign annual lobby of MPs Wed 28 November. Find out how to join the lobby (24/09/2012)

Morocco: Free Said Elhairech

Labour Start campaign to free general secretary of Moroccan dockers' union held on unfounded charges (11/09/2012)

Justice for Palestine

If you're at the TUC in Brighton you are invited to Palestine Solidarity Campaign fringe on Tues 11 Sept (15/08/2012)

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)

UNISON in support of Iranian workers

UNISON affiliates to Committee for Defence of the Iranian Peoples' Rights (CODIR) and urges branches to support (10/07/2012)

Bahrain: Free jailed trade union leader Mahdi 'Issa Mahdi Abu Dheeb

Urge the Bahraini authorities to immediately release on bail Bahraini Teachers' Association president (09/02/2012)