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.
Sam Macartney Award for International Solidarity 2022 – report
Many thanks to all who helped UNISON Scotland's International Committee mark our former Chair Sam Macartney's immense contribution to international solidarity. Last Friday the inaugural award was presented to Sam’s ... Read More
Sam Macartney Award for International Solidarity Launch/Lecture Fri 18 Nov
Sam Macartney Award for International Solidarity Launch/Lecture 7pm Friday 18 Nov, Glasgow City UNISON office. Sam Macartney was the much missed Chair, later Co-Chair, of the UNISON Scotland International Committee ... Read More
TUs at COP27 climate conf – Sat 12 Nov Demos – Green UNISON
UPDATED 31 Oct. The COP27 UN Climate Conference takes place in Egypt next month and there will be mass climate justice mobilisations across the UK on Sat 12 Nov in ... Read More
Help Make It Happen! – Scotland’s Mandela Statue
UNISON Scotland is a strong supporter of the Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation. The Foundation is looking to raise £20,000 in a 'final push' Crowdfunder appeal for a wonderful statue ... Read More
End Police Scotland role in Colombia
#STUC22 Congress condemned the widespread human rights abuses and state atrocities in Colombia. UNISON's emergency motion focused on the role of Police Scotland in training Colombian state security forces. Congress ... Read More
Humanitarian support needed for Afghan refugees
#STUC22 The humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan demands urgent action from the UK government, Congress agreed. Delegates called on the Scottish and UK governments to open up safe legal routes for ... Read More
Qatar World Cup to be focus for trade union rights
#STUC22 Congress voted to join an international trade union campaign during the 2022 World Cup Finals to demand health and safety laws and full trade union rights for migrant workers ... Read More
UNISON Scotland statement on Ukraine
At the UNISON Scottish Council held on Sat Apr 2nd the following statement on Ukraine was agreed UNISON Scotland Statement on Ukraine UNISON Scottish Council unreservedly condemn Putin’s invasion of ... Read More
