Solidarity with Ukrainian Teachers: Stop the Attack on Jobs and Rights

Ukrainian teachers face an unprecedented attack on their jobs and conditions. As parliament prepares to adopt the 2026 State Budget Law, proposals would abolish permanent contracts, increase workloads, cut pay and allowances, and undermine basic labour rights. These measures—condemned by Ukrainian unions—risk mass dismissals and a collapse in education quality for millions of children already … Continue reading Solidarity with Ukrainian Teachers: Stop the Attack on Jobs and Rights

Mick Antoniw MS on the Nathan Gill sentencing, Reform UK and Russia

By Mick Antoniw, Welsh Senedd member for Pontypridd, former Counsel General for Wales and Ukraine Solidarity Campaign committee member I attended the Nathan Gill sentencing hearing at the Old Bailey on 21 November. Why? It was clear that having pleaded guilty to eight charges of bribery he was going to be given a long prison … Continue reading Mick Antoniw MS on the Nathan Gill sentencing, Reform UK and Russia

“What about Farage?” Ukraine supporters demonstrate at sentencing of Reform UK’s Nathan Gill

Supporters of Ukraine Solidarity Campaign and Ukrainian organisations Vsesvit and Campaign for Ukraine demonstrated outside the Old Bailey (Central Criminal Court) in London on 21 November as Nathan Gill, former Reform UK leader in Wales, arrived for sentencing. In September, after months of investigations during which he insisted he was innocent, Gill finally pleaded guilty … Continue reading “What about Farage?” Ukraine supporters demonstrate at sentencing of Reform UK’s Nathan Gill

2,000 Miles to Kharkiv: USC Delivers Trucks of Aid, Solidarity, to Ukraine’s Frontlines

Report of Ukraine Solidarity Campaign Delegation to Ukraine On Thursday 6 November, a delegation from the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign arrived in Kharkiv having driven 2,000 miles to deliver three trucks along with clothing, sleeping bags, helmets, medical supplies and more to our comrades fighting on the frontlines to defend Ukraine. Trucks were delivered to members … Continue reading 2,000 Miles to Kharkiv: USC Delivers Trucks of Aid, Solidarity, to Ukraine’s Frontlines

Free Trade Union of Medical Workers of Ukraine solidarity statement to BMA and UK resident doctors

The Free Trade Union of Medical Workers of Ukraine (affiliated to the Confederation of Trade Unions of Ukraine, KVPU), has sent the following statement of solidarity to resident doctors in the UK striking for pay restoration and more jobs. See below for the PDF of the original letter sent to the chair and deputy chair … Continue reading Free Trade Union of Medical Workers of Ukraine solidarity statement to BMA and UK resident doctors

Ukraine Solidarity Campaign AGM (annual conference) 2025

Ukraine Solidarity Campaign's 2025 annual general meeting takes place in Euston (north London) on Saturday 6 December 2025. Register here. Registration will begin from 11am. We will publish a timed agenda and other information soon. As well as the election of a new steering committee and discussion of motions and proposals, the AGM will include … Continue reading Ukraine Solidarity Campaign AGM (annual conference) 2025

What should trade unions do for Ukraine? International public meeting, 26 November

Organised by the European Network in Solidarity with Ukraine. REGISTER HERE. Facebook event here Join us on 26 November for a discussion on how trade unions and trade unionists in many countries are supporting Ukraine and its workers' movement; and how we can do more. Speakers from Norway, the UK, France and Catalonia will present … Continue reading What should trade unions do for Ukraine? International public meeting, 26 November

UNISON Scotland Kharkiv delegation report + 3 November report back meeting

At the end of September and start of October 2025, a delegation from three Scottish UNISON branches (Lothian Health, South Lanarkshire Local Government and North Lanarkshire Local Government) visited Kharkiv to meet trade unionists and others there, also going to Kyiv. In the run up to the visit, they raised over £19,000 for labour movement … Continue reading UNISON Scotland Kharkiv delegation report + 3 November report back meeting

Initial short report from Scottish UNISON delegation to Kharkiv

Activists from three Scottish branches of public sector trade union UNISON have just returned from visiting Kharkiv and Kyiv on a solidarity delegation. Below is a summary report they have written. As they explain they will be publishing a fuller report. (Now published: see here.) You can find more updates, photos, videos, etc, on the … Continue reading Initial short report from Scottish UNISON delegation to Kharkiv