“Being left means being on the side of the oppressed”

Interview with European MP Carola Rackete, taken from the German-language site emanzipation.org. We apologise for any translation issues. "Being left-wing means being on the side of the oppressed, whether in Palestine, Kurdistan or Ukraine: That is why the EU must continue to supply weapons to Kyiv and allow attacks on Russian territory." This is how … Continue reading “Being left means being on the side of the oppressed”

Anti-Fascists or Conspiracy Theorists? The Truth Behind UK Protests

Nearly three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and a decade after the war began, a small band of so-called anti-fascists took to the streets of London and Glasgow to demand “no more British arms to Ukraine.” We say “so-called”, because the "International Ukraine Anti-Fascist Solidarity" demo shared more in common with far-right disinformation … Continue reading Anti-Fascists or Conspiracy Theorists? The Truth Behind UK Protests

Ukraine Solidarity Campaign constitution

This constitution was agreed by our AGM on 7 September 2024. For our Steering Group, see here. -- CONSTITUTION OF THE UKRAINE SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN 1. Name The official name of the organisation will be "Ukraine Solidarity Campaign” hereinafter known as ‘USC’. 2. Mission The Ukraine Solidarity Campaign seeks to organise solidarity and provide information in … Continue reading Ukraine Solidarity Campaign constitution

Crucial Aid Delivery to Ukraine’s Pavlohrad and Kharkiv by Welsh Labour Movement

A solidarity convoy of aid has been delivered to Ukraine from the Welsh Labour Movement, organisers including Mick Antoniw Welsh Assembly member, Carwyn Donovan, of the Broadcast and Entertainments Union and members of the National Union of Mineworkers. Vehicles and aid were delivered to Pavlohrad in Southern Ukraine and the city of Kharkiv. Providing crucial … Continue reading Crucial Aid Delivery to Ukraine’s Pavlohrad and Kharkiv by Welsh Labour Movement

UNISON conference vote: The UK’s biggest union stands with Ukraine

By UNISON Ukraine Solidarity network On Thursday 20 June the National Delegate Conference of UNISON, the UK’s largest trade union, voted overwhelmingly for a motion in solidarity with Ukraine and its labour movement (see below for text of motion). The motion, put forward by the union’s South Lanarkshire and London Fire Brigade branches, was the … Continue reading UNISON conference vote: The UK’s biggest union stands with Ukraine

Georgian Trade Unionist Lika Mebagishvili Visits UK | London Event

Lika Mebagishvili, chair of the Dental Workers’ Union of Georgia, is visiting the UK in July. On Tuesday 9 July come to our meeting and hear her speak about Georgia's ongoing mass struggle for democracy and independence from Russian imperialism. Co-organised by Ukraine Solidarity Campaign and Vsesvit Ukraine solidarity collective Lika Mebagishvili, chair of the Dental Workers’ Union of … Continue reading Georgian Trade Unionist Lika Mebagishvili Visits UK | London Event

UCU Decision: Affiliation to Ukraine Solidarity Campaign and Debate Recap

 By Elizabeth Lawrence The University and Colleges Union voted to affiliate to the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign, we publish here an account of the conference debate. This all took place on Wednesday 29th May. In the morning there was a challenge to the CBC report to reinstate on the agenda the amendment from City and Islington … Continue reading UCU Decision: Affiliation to Ukraine Solidarity Campaign and Debate Recap

stand with ukraine: tuc backs their right to resist russian aggression

The TUC, writes fred leplat, has voted overwhelmingly to back Ukraine's right to self-defence against Russia's invasion. This stance aligns the British labour movement with the Ukrainian people's struggle for freedom. The TUC congress on 12 September adopted overwhelmingly a motion in solidarity with the people Ukraine in their war of liberation from Putin’s invasion of their country. … Continue reading stand with ukraine: tuc backs their right to resist russian aggression