Update: the motion was passed unanimously. See here The following motion on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant workers detained and tortured by Russia has been submitted to the 2026 TUC Congress – the conference of trade unions representing the great majority of organised workers in the UK – by the National Union of Mineworkers. TUC … Continue reading Free the detained Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers! Motion to TUC Congress 2026
UNISON National Delegate Conference reaffirms solidarity with Ukraine
The 2026 National Delegate Conference (NDC) of public-sector trade union UNISON (16-19 June, Brighton) reaffirmed the union's policy in solidarity with Ukraine. NDC 2024 voted by a big margin for a strong solidarity and to affiliate to our campaign. The last year has seen a significant stepping up of both national and branch / grassroots … Continue reading UNISON National Delegate Conference reaffirms solidarity with Ukraine
“While Ukraine fights for its rights, Ukrainians fight for LGBT+ rights” – USC bulletin for TUC LGBT+ conference 2026
You can download our two page bulletin for TUC LGBT+ conference 2026 (25-26 June, Brighton) below. See also this article on the struggle for LGBT+ rights in Ukraine during the war, by our comrade Sian Norris on openDemocracy. TUC LGBT+ bulletinDownload
Clive Lewis’ letter to Keir Starmer on Peter Mandelson, Russia and UK Ukraine policy
On 1 May 2026 Clive Lewis, Labour MP for Norwich South and USC supporter, sent the attached letter to the Prime Minister. Since then, of course, there have been fresh revelations in regards to Mandelson's Russian (and other) connections. 26-05-01_Letter to PM RE Mandelson + UkraineDownload
Communication Workers Union conference Ukraine solidarity fringe meeting (11 May)
If you're at Communication Workers Union conference 2026, or just in Bournemouth or nearby, join us for the CWU conference Ukraine solidarity fringe meeting, open to all: 1pm, Monday 11 May, Hermitage Hotel, Bournemouth BH2 5AH. Lunch provided. More info: cwuforukraine@gmail.com For the Ukraine solidarity motion going to CWU conference, see here.
Ukraine, Russia, Palestine and Israel: some facts
A briefing note produced in response to a request from trade union comrades Ukraine Solidarity Campaign is not about defending the policies or stances of the Ukrainian government, on either domestic or foreign affairs. We organise with trade unions and the left in Ukraine to oppose their government’s right-wing policies; this includes left-wing activists who … Continue reading Ukraine, Russia, Palestine and Israel: some facts
UNISON Health conference recognises contribution of Ukrainian refugees in health and social care, calls for secure settlement status
The 2026 Health Service Group conference of UK public union UNISON (13-15 April, Edinburgh), representing over 400,000 NHS and other health workers across the UK, passed the following motion proposed by Ulster Community and Hospitals Trust UNISON. We look forward to working with UNISON Health activists and the UNISON Members for Ukraine network to implement … Continue reading UNISON Health conference recognises contribution of Ukrainian refugees in health and social care, calls for secure settlement status
An open letter to UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign has sent the following to UK Deputy Prime Minister and Labour MP for Tottenham David Lammy. Dear David, On 13 April you tweeted a photo with US Vice President JD Vance, saying: “Great to catch up with my friend @JDVance today in DC following his talks in Pakistan. “It is vital that … Continue reading An open letter to UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy
Scottish Parliament election Ukraine solidarity pledges
See below for the text of the pledges for Members of the Scottish Parliament and candidates for MSP in the 2026 elections to sign, launched by Ukraine Solidarity Campaign Scotland. To sign email uscscotland@gmail.com 5 pledgesDownload
“The right to peace and self-determination must not be confined to Western Europe” – NEU school worker activists stand up for international solidarity
NEU activists, including General Secretary Daniel Kebede, at the march for Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, June 2025 Last year the conference of half million strong teachers' and school workers' union NEU (the National Education Union) voted for a strong Ukraine solidarity position. Since then union's solidarity with Ukrainian teachers and school workers has strengthened, … Continue reading “The right to peace and self-determination must not be confined to Western Europe” – NEU school worker activists stand up for international solidarity
