By Rui Palma (USC steering committee member) I've just finished reading the new National Security Strategy of the US, released last week... and it is a full-blown colonialist enterprise, that reeks of fascism, with a sprinkle of conspiracy theories here and there. Every single European citizen, and everyone who cares about human rights, the rights … Continue reading Against the US National Security Strategy – for a Europe of solidarity
Stop Farage, stop Putin – Protest at Reform UK HQ, 28 October
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Thousands demonstrate for Ukraine on protest called by UK trade unions and progressive Ukrainian groups
Thousands joined the solidarity protest in London on Saturday 22 February, organised by a coalition of UK labour movement and progressive Ukrainian organisations (including USC) under the slogans "Russian troops out – Solidarity with Ukraine". The vibrant demonstration marched to the Russian embassy, with rallies at the start and end hearing from a wide range … Continue reading Thousands demonstrate for Ukraine on protest called by UK trade unions and progressive Ukrainian groups
Green MPs’ message of support to 22 February Ukraine solidarity demonstration
The thousands-strong solidarity demonstration in London on 22 February, organised by USC with a coalition of Ukrainian organisations and UK trade unionists to mark the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, heard speeches from four UK Labour MPs. We also received the following message of support from the four Green MPs. Many thanks to the … Continue reading Green MPs’ message of support to 22 February Ukraine solidarity demonstration
Ukraine solidarity in UK trade unions – how you can get involved
An overview of Ukraine solidarity organisation in UK trade unions Ukraine Solidarity Campaign has affiliations from six national UK trade unions (UNISON public sector workers, ASLEF train drivers, PCS civil servants, UCU post-16 education workers, GMB private and public sector workers, and NUM mineworkers), in addition to branch, regional and other affiliations. The national unions … Continue reading Ukraine solidarity in UK trade unions – how you can get involved
Permanent settlement for refugees!
• Sign this petition for the right to permanent settlement (more below): petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700776 In March 2022, one month after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UK government set up the Homes for Ukraine scheme, a visa for those fleeing the conflict and seeking refuge in the UK. The scheme relied on generous members … Continue reading Permanent settlement for refugees!
UK Election: A Labour Movement Appeal for Change to Help Ukraine Win
The General Election takes places at time when Ukraine is at a crossroads and with it the fate of this key battle for democracy with the new authoritarianism. The war on Ukraine should be a key issue of the election, and 4th July should be an opportunity for change to help Ukraine win and secure a just … Continue reading UK Election: A Labour Movement Appeal for Change to Help Ukraine Win
What is required now from the European left on the Ukrainian question:
Andriy Ischenko is a leading socialist and trade union activist in the city of Odessa, he is active in the intiative towards forming a new left party in Ukraine. A number of activists in the UK have had the privilege of discussing with him the situation in Ukraine, and the crisis of the European left, … Continue reading What is required now from the European left on the Ukrainian question:
NUM Calls for a united Ukraine and supports Ukrainian trade unions
The National Union of Mineworkers supports Ukrainian unity and the Ukrainian trade unions The National Union of Minworkers has contributed to ongoing discussions in the trade union movement on Ukraine with a robust decleration of support for the Ukrainian trade union movement and for a united Ukraine. The statement of solidarity has been warmly received … Continue reading NUM Calls for a united Ukraine and supports Ukrainian trade unions
International TUC and British TUC Calls for Support for Ukrainian Unions
Chris Ford The British Trade Union Congress which has just met held a brief discussion on the Ukraine crisis and passed an emergency motion moved by the RMT. The motion states: Congress 2014 - Emergency motion E1 Situation in Ukraine: Congress notes the comments of the NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen on the day of the … Continue reading International TUC and British TUC Calls for Support for Ukrainian Unions
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з Україною) 