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.
STUC to back Palestinian students
#STUC16 The STUC will seek talks with Scottish Universities Support Palestinian Students (SUSPS) with a view to giving active support to a revised initiative and encourage unions to back the ... Read More
Colombia needs our solidarity! 7.30 21 April Edinburgh
7.30 pm Thursday 21 April White Horse bar, 266 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8AA with Lilian Macer, Convenor of UNISON Scottish Council reporting on her visit to the country and her ... Read More
Trade unions call for a low carbon Scotland
NOTE TO PICTURE DESKS: Photocall 12.30pm Monday. Details below. Trade unions are today (Monday 18 April) calling for strong action on climate change, with policies to support workers affected in ... Read More
Reports from UNISON delegation to Palestine
Sam Macartney, chair of UNISON Scotland's International Committee, is part of a UNISON delegation to Palestine and Israel. He is sending live reports to the UNISON Scotland blog. Check them ... Read More
Simple Minds called to campaign for world cup workers in Qatar
Date: Friday 18 December 2015 UNISON, Scotland’s biggest trade union, has written to the Scottish band Simple Minds asking they speak out for migrant workers rights in Qatar. UNISON supports ... Read More
Simple Minds – Qatar
Open letter from Sam Macartney, chair of UNISON Scotland International Committee to Scottish band Simple Minds Dear Simple Minds QATAR CONCERT I write to you in my capacity as the ... Read More
UNISON calls for Robert Gordon University to remove Donald Trump’s honorary degree
Date: Wednesday 9 December 2015 UNISON members working at Robert Gordon University have written to the Principal, Professor Prondzynski, calling on him to remove Donald Trump's honorary degree because he is reported to have ... Read More
Scotland welcomes refugees
A message from chair and secretary of UNISON Scotland International Committee Hello Colleagues 17 November 2015: As a plane of Syrian refugees is about to land in Glasgow today Sam ... Read More
