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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 12d

‘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
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...

Christina McAnea speaking for motion Peace in the Middle East at Labour conference " “The momentous decision by this government to recognise the state of Palestine is a critical contribution towards achieving peace in the Middle East.”

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UNISON International @unisonglobal.bsky.social · 18d

Recognising Palestine is an important step, but there’s still more to do now www.unison.org.uk/news/general...

Opinion: 'Recognising Palestine is an important step, but there's still more to do now' | General Secretary's blog | News | UNISON National

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

www.unison.org.uk

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Jul 30

Recognising the state of Palestine is the right thing to do.

UNISON backs government plan for recognition www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/07...

Photo of Christina MxAnea "Recognition of the state of Palestine is a critical step towards bringing peace to the region, ending the illegal occupation and respecting basic human rights.”

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UNISON International @unisonglobal.bsky.social · Jun 25

Workplace Day of Action for Palestine, Wednesday 2 July www.unison.org.uk/events/workp...

Workplace Day of Action for Palestine | Events | UNISON National

The assault and blockade on Gaza have resulted in mass starvation and a significant risk of famine. Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed attempting

www.unison.org.uk

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UNISON International @unisonglobal.bsky.social · Jun 25

Workplace Day of Action for Palestine, Wednesday 2 July www.unison.org.uk/events/workp...

Workplace Day of Action for Palestine | Events | UNISON National

The assault and blockade on Gaza have resulted in mass starvation and a significant risk of famine. Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed attempting

www.unison.org.uk

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UNISON International @unisonglobal.bsky.social · Jun 9

On Friday ICE agents launched aggressive raids throughout Los Angeles. SEIU Local USWW President David Huerta was assaulted, injured and detained while advocating for immigrant workers. While he has been released from the hospital, he remains in custody. #FreeDavidEndRaids #SolidaritySummer

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UNISON International @unisonglobal.bsky.social · Jun 4

At 11:30am today @pscupdates.bsky.social will be creating a red line for Palestine around Parliament during PMQs to demand that the arms trade with Israel is suspended. Wear red.

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UNISON International @unisonglobal.bsky.social · Jun 3

UNISON is supporting the Red Line for Palestine, 11:30am, tomorrow, 4 June, outside Parliament, London.
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be creating a red line for Palestine around Parliament during PMQs to demand that the arms trade with Israel is suspended. Wear red.

UNISON International @unisonglobal.bsky.social · May 30

Red line for Palestine, 11:30am, Wednesday, 4 June, outside Parliament, London.
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be creating a red line for Palestine around Parliament during Prime Minister's Questions to demand that the arms trade with Israel is suspended. Wear red.

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UNISON International @unisonglobal.bsky.social · May 30

Red line for Palestine, 11:30am, Wednesday, 4 June, outside Parliament, London.
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be creating a red line for Palestine around Parliament during Prime Minister's Questions to demand that the arms trade with Israel is suspended. Wear red.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · May 20

“UNISON joins the International trade union movement in condemning the atrocities that take place daily in Gaza and Palestine”

There must be an ‘immediate and permanent ceasefire’. Christina McAnea, London rally for Palestine

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · May 17

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea spoke at the rally today in London commemorating 77 years of Nakba, calling for recognition of the state of Palestine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Christina met up with Palestinian ambassador Husam Zomlot at the march.

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UNISON International @unisonglobal.bsky.social · May 15

On this Workplace Day of Action UNISON calls on the UK Government to immediately recognise the State of Palestine.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · May 15

🚨 TODAY: Join the workplace day of action for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.

Share your photos! 📸

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UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · May 15

Since the bombardment of Gaza resumed on 18 March thousands more Palestinians have been killed.

UNISON is supporting the TUC endorsed workplace day of action for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.

UNISON staff holding signs reading “ceasefire now”

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UNISON International @unisonglobal.bsky.social · May 12

Workplace Day of Action 15.5.25 www.unison.org.uk/events/cease...

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UNISON International @unisonglobal.bsky.social · Apr 7

Health Workers are Not a Target.
We Stand with Gaza’s First Responders.

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UNISON International @unisonglobal.bsky.social · Apr 1

UNISON stands in solidarity with Rumeysa Ozturk an SEIU member in the US threatened with deportation by the Trump administration for speaking out on Palestine #4the1st

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UNISON International @unisonglobal.bsky.social · Mar 25

We agree with HO Minister @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social
yesterday at new MS Act guidance launch UK needs stronger regulation. The Biz, HR and Enviro Act we drafted with our partner CJC, includes the public sector. Recently, Labour Campaign for Human Rights asked how: www.lchr.org.uk/q_a_with_uni...

Q&A with UNISON: Why the UK Needs a Business Human Rights and Environment Act

Welcome to the Labour Campaign for Human Rights. We promote human rights within the Labour Party.

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UNISON International @unisonglobal.bsky.social · Mar 18

Thanks to @psiglobalunion.bsky.social and the UK's FCDO for the invitation. www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/03...

Christina McAnea defends women's rights at UN event | Article, News | News | UNISON National

The UNISON general secretary emphasised how the public sector is essential to advancing women’s economic rights and equality

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UNISON International @unisonglobal.bsky.social · Jan 17

The UK Government must stop funding private public services using tax payers money and repurpose @britishintinv.bsky.social funding and create a Unit that supports the development of Quality Universal Public Services for all. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

Patients Detained, Denied Care at Hospitals Funded by World Bank

Billions of taxpayer dollars invested in for-profit facilities from Africa to Asia were supposed to improve access to healthcare. But stories of abuses have piled up.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Jan 15

International community must help make ceasefire work says UNISON

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea comments on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. www.unison.org.uk/news/press-r...

Statement: International community must help make ceasefire work, says UNISON. Commenting on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal announced today (Wednesday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:

“This is a moment we all have long hoped for. An end to the 15-month conflict that has killed so many Palestinians, caused unimaginable suffering, devastated large swathes of Gaza, and meant such trauma for the Israeli hostages and their families.

“Too many lives have been lost, too much pain endured, but the international community must make every effort to provide urgent aid to Gaza so it can rebuild and ensure this ceasefire holds.

“This must be a lasting peace. A two-state solution must be everyone’s ultimate goal and UNISON reiterates its call to the UK government to recognise the state of Palestine.”

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UNISON International @unisonglobal.bsky.social · Dec 18

Share and sign the petition to call on supermarkets to tell us how they are working to avoid forced labour in their supply chains 👇👇👇

Anti-Slavery International @antislavery.org · Dec 4

📣⚠️Call on UK supermarkets to take action against forced labour!

A BBC investigation alleges that “Italian” tomato purées sold by UK supermarkets may actually contain tomatoes grown and picked in China using forced labour…

Sign ✍️ now: 🔗 www.antislavery.org/forced-labou...

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UNISON International @unisonglobal.bsky.social · Dec 5

UNISON's National Executive Committee stands in firm solidarity with the South Korean trade union movement. www.unison.org.uk/news/article... @the-tuc.bsky.social

Solidarity with the South Korean trade union movement | Article | News | UNISON National

Message follows the president's attempt to to impose martial law

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · Dec 5

🚨 Jan Willem Goudriaan, EPSU General Secretary, is in Türkiye today - starting the day with a #solidarity visit to @diskinsesi.bsky.social @genelis.bsky.social, whose president was arrested in last week’s crackdown.

✊🏾We stand firm: Together, we’ll fight until arrested unionists are all FREE!

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UNISON International @unisonglobal.bsky.social · Dec 3

We're also echoing Sarah Champion MP

Anti-Slavery International @antislavery.org · Dec 3

Yesterday’s investigation by the BBC is the latest in a long line of reports that suggests that UK supply chains are awash with products linked to forced labour.

We’re echoing Sarah Champion MP: What more evidence is required?

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