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Updates from @unisontheunion International Team. Tweeting about global solidarity and international development.
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Today's activity in Doha, Qatar is a "Women in Leadership of Workers’ Organizations" training event for migrant worker association women leaders with Liz Snape, Assistant General Secretary @BWIglobal
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"At the annual Migrant Workers’ Cup games in Qatar, migrant workers’ rights leaders received official Ministry of Labour accreditation granting workplace access and protections. We salute them & @BWIglobal. International union solidarity makes impossible possible!" Liz Snape, AGS
Over 500 migrant workers representing 20+ countries joined the 4th Migrant Workers’ Cup in Doha, Qatar, a vibrant celebration of workers’ unity, community, solidarity & the “beautiful game,” organised by BWI with @IDWFED & WSIF. ⚽ 💪✊ Read: https://t.co/869LS8nLrp
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🌆 On this #WorldCitiesDay, PSI celebrates all #PublicEmergencyService workers who run towards danger to save lives, protect communities & rebuild after disasters. 💪 “Rising to every storm takes courage — and decent work.” #DecentWork #PublicServices Read the article and
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UNISON stands with Jamaica 🇯🇲 After the island’s worst hurricane, many are homeless and vital services are damaged. “Our thoughts are with all affected and those worried for loved ones.” Show your support ➡️
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General secretary sends message of support to Jamaican union after worst hurricane to hit the island leaves devastation
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Read our blog about how public procurement can strengthen workers rights, starting with supply chain transparency and ask your employer to collect and share their data with Open Supply Hub
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Time and again, workers around the world have used supply chain data to expose labour abuses and pressure multinational companies in fashion, food, and tech to clean up their act. These stories...
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‘On the news every night, we see the Palestinians of Gaza suffering famine, death and destruction. And yes, genocide too. We can’t continue to watch from the sidelines in horror.’ UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea #Lab25
https://t.co/WjXbnCkUMJ
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The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying health workers, trade unionists and medical supplies to Gaza, faces the threat of attack by the Israeli military. The global labour movement is monitoring the situation and will stand against any aggression. #StandWithGaza #RightToHealth
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Opinion: 'Recognising Palestine is an important step, but there's still more to do now'
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UNISON has long called for the UK government to fully suspend the arms trade with Israel and get urgent food and medical aid into Gaza
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UNISON AGS Liz Snape speaking as International lead for the TUC general council at #TUC25 calling for respect for human rights and labour rights in Palestine.
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The UK government must now take further steps to bring about a permanent ceasefire.
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Union also calls on UK government to take further steps to bring about a permanent ceasefire and full access to humanitarian assistance
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Recognising the state of Palestine is the right thing to do. UNISON backs government plan for recognition https://t.co/whpBtKhEJY
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Following our joint statement earlier this week, Labour Unions welcomes the prime minister's announcement that the UK government will recognise the state of Palestine in September. Immediate recognition of the state of Palestine, and support for the Palestinian people’s right to
🚨NEW: Labour Unions are calling for the Government to advocate in the strongest terms for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and proper and safe access to humanitarian aid, and calling on the UK to immediately recognise the state of Palestine. https://t.co/RRirCfzwiB
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The ITUC is deeply concerned by the erosion of trade union rights in Türkiye, rated 5 (no guarantee of rights) on the ITUC Global Rights Index. The Labour Ministry’s unilateral decision to bring forward the 8th Term CBA talks violates ILO standards and Turkish law. This impacts
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🚨NEW: Labour Unions are calling for the Government to advocate in the strongest terms for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and proper and safe access to humanitarian aid, and calling on the UK to immediately recognise the state of Palestine. https://t.co/RRirCfzwiB
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✊🏾 #Solidarity with @kesk_int and public employees in Türkiye! 👉🏾 Millions of public employees deserve fair, lawful negotiations – not arbitrary decisions. EPSU stands with KESK, and call on @isikhanvedat to respect for workers’ rights.
#KESK’s statement on the arbitrary change of the CBA Negotiations’ date https://t.co/YVhi2BLRvj
@KESK1995 @isikhanvedat @csgbakanligi
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Statement on the ongoing Israeli military assault on Gaza
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Israeli government plans to force the population of Gaza into a deportation camp built on the ruins of southern Gaza can only be understood as ethnic cleansing
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UNISON utterly condemns the continued military assault and bombardment of Gaza. Israeli government plans to force the population of Gaza into a deportation camp built on the ruins of southern Gaza can only be understood as ethnic cleansing. https://t.co/SYvml2KUrx
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Israeli government plans to force the population of Gaza into a deportation camp built on the ruins of southern Gaza can only be understood as ethnic cleansing
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Workplace Day of Action for Palestine, Wednesday 2 July
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The assault and blockade on Gaza have resulted in mass starvation and a significant risk of famine. Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed attempting
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The @biztradegovuk 's first Trade Strategy makes welcome commitments on labour, environment and development, but without binding rules or proper scrutiny, the gap between ambition and action remains wide. Read our full statement: https://t.co/L3Q85SRxhH
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