The Edinburgh local government branch of public-sector union UNISON has submitted the following motions to UNISON's 2026 National Delegate Conference (16-19 June, Brighton). We encourage other branches to submit the same motions (the deadline is 24 February). UNISON NDC debated Ukraine in 2024, voting by a big margin to stand in solidarity with Ukraine and … Continue reading Two motions to UNISON National Delegate Conference ’26
PCS Independent Left motion on Ukraine solidarity
PCS national executive members and conference delegates promoting the 1 June 2025 protest in London for release of the Ukrainian children abducted by Russia We wanted to share this motion passed at the August 2025 summer gathering of PCS Independent Left (IL), a network organising within civil service trade union PCS that has been heavily … Continue reading PCS Independent Left motion on Ukraine solidarity
“Solidarity with the resistance of Ukrainian workers!” – Statement from eight French union federations
We are delighted to share this statement issued on 21 January 2026 by eight French union federations, representing the vast majority of trade unionists in France. We will be encouraging UK unions – which have overwhelmingly supported Ukraine – to also make a collective declaration of solidarity in the run up to the fourth anniversary … Continue reading “Solidarity with the resistance of Ukrainian workers!” – Statement from eight French union federations
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
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
Video: Ukraine Solidarity Campaign speech at Stop Trump rally in London (17 September)
Our trade union officer was one of the speakers at the opening rally for yesterday's many thousands strong anti-Trump demonstration in London, organised by the Stop Trump Coalition and others. Below is a clip of a Sky News report, with part of his speech; below that the full text. We had a lively pro-Ukraine bloc … Continue reading Video: Ukraine Solidarity Campaign speech at Stop Trump rally in London (17 September)
UNISON Scotland branches to visit Kharkiv – please help
By Colin Turbett, Ukraine Solidarity Campaign Scotland Following my own visit as a retired UNISON Branch Chairperson, to Kharkiv last year, links were made between a number of UNISON branches in Scotland and trade union workplaces in this city, 30 miles from the Russian border, and the second largest in Ukraine. At the end of … Continue reading UNISON Scotland branches to visit Kharkiv – please help
“The reality for Ukraine’s workers” – Bev Laidlaw’s speech at TUC Congress Ukraine solidarity meeting (and USC TUC bulletin)
On 8 September 2025 Ukraine Solidarity Campaign held a well attended and lively fringe meeting at TUC Congress (the annual conference representing the big majority of UK trade unions) in Brighton. Below is the concluding speech, given by Bev Laidlaw (pictured above), Deputy President of civil service union PCS and member of our steering committee. … Continue reading “The reality for Ukraine’s workers” – Bev Laidlaw’s speech at TUC Congress Ukraine solidarity meeting (and USC TUC bulletin)
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з Україною) 