28th April, is International Workers Memorial Day. It’s a day we can come together to remember those who have lost their lives to work, and to remind us to continue to fight for the living to make work safe. It is often thanks to Trade Unions and Trade Unionists like yourselves that we now hardly […]
Our branch draws attention to the present grave and, for the most part, overlooked humanitarian crisis in North and East Syria.
Since the 2011 Rojava Revolution, the Kurdish-led democratic governance of multi-ethnic North and East Syria has been a beacon of hope in the region, and internationally. After breaking away from the Ba’athist regime during the Syrian Civil War, the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria has embraced democratic confederalism, promoting a progressive agenda of gender equality, social ecology, and direct democracy.
The city of Kobanê, in particular, has been symbolic of resistance against the Islamic State. Today, Kobanê is in extreme peril once more. The Ahmed al-Sharaa government has taken control of NE Syria’s principal cities Heseke and Qamişlo. Currently, the population of Kobanê is experiencing dire conditions as essential supplies have been blocked, with limited aid getting through, and communications have been cut. The current siege began on 18th January 2026.
We support the efforts of Kurdish Red Crescent (Heyva Sor a Kurdistanê) to bring humanitarian aid to NE Syria. We call for an end to UK arms sales to Turkey and to the former Al-Queda affiliates in the Syrian Transitional Government.
We would also like to express our academic solidarity with the education workers of NE Syria’s universities.
Emergency Statement on Trump’s War on Venezuela, sign the statement at this link: https://tinyurl.com/3e3vky8b UWE UNISON condemns President Trump’s acts of military aggression in Venezuela. We support Venezuela’s sovereignty and believe that Venezuelans should decide the fate of Venezuela through democratic and peaceful means without US or other external interference. The US can frame their […]
The Avon Pension Fund which most administrative, technical and professional staff are in with their contracts at UWE, is consulting a small sample of members this year, on whether to continue investing in the military, arms and defence sectors As trade union members and staff in general committed to workers’ rights, social justice, and a […]
The cost of living, the escalation of war and the rise of fascism across the globe has a direct impact on ordinary workers. For over a decade our pay has not kept up with prices and our welfare institutions have had one financial cut after the other through austerity. Meanwhile Vice-Chancellors, CEOs and bankers fill their […]
UWE UNISON is supporting our student cohort at UWE Friends of Palestine Society and join the endorsement with many other UWE student and staff societies. UWE UNISON encourages all staff, especially trade union members to sign the petition calling UWE management to: 1. Release a Statement Calling for a Ceasefire, Condemning Israeli War Crimes (including […]
Dear Steve CC: Chair of Board of Governors We are writing to draw your attention to the implications of the 26 January ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for The University of the West of England and to demand that The University of the West of England cut ties with Israeli and other […]