International

UNISON Scotland International CommitteeUNISON 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.

International Workers Memorial Day remember the dead fight for the living

International Workers Memorial Day remember the dead fight for the living
Today is international workers memorable day. It is our day to remember the dead and fight for the living. We all know someone whose life has been lost or touched ... Read More

Trade unions urged to support activists acting within BDS policy

Kate Ramsden
#stuc2017 Congress agreed to remit Aberdeen Trade Union Council’s two motions on Palestine in favour of a robust General Council statement reinforcing the STUC’s support for the Palestinian people and ... Read More

Palestine Fringe Meeting STUC 25 April

STUC Fringe on Palestine
Palestine: Equal Rights, Solidarity and Free Speech Tuesday 25th April, 12.30-2pm, Strathspey Four Seasons Restaurant, Strathspey Hotel Organised by: UNISON, Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign & War on Want Chair: Sam ... Read More

Joint International Seminar 16-17 Sept Glasgow

UNISON Scotland International Committee
UNISON Scotland looks forward to welcoming delegates from UNISON Northern. North West and Northern Ireland to the joint international seminar in Glasgow. Below I have tried to capture the relevant information ... Read More

Palestine Conference and Demonstration at Festival

Palestine Conference
News from Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign 13th August 2016 - CONFERENCE: Settler Colonialism in Palestine The keynote speakers at this one day conference on settler colonialism in Palestine include Omar ... Read More

People Power film festival returns to key Scottish cities

Take One Action
Take One Action, the UK’s leading global change film festival, returns to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness this autumn, bringing some of the most acclaimed films of the year about ... Read More

Garment workers fight back! China activists’ tour UK – July 2016

China garment workers' tour
Join War on Want on this UK wide exciting speaker tour with an all women line up from China. Meet activists from our partner groups who have been winning battles on ... Read More

Palestine: End occupation, oppression and ethnic cleansing

Kate Ramsden
#uNDC16 Conference reiterated its clear support for a campaign of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) in support of a call from the Palestinian people for an end to repression and ... Read More

 

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