RALLY FOR A FREE, UNITED AND DEMOCRATIC UKRAINE On 28 July, the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign will launch its new initiative: Another Ukraine is Possible – Free from Occupation. This campaign offers a clear alternative of solidarity against Russian occupation —and a vision for a free, united, democratic Ukraine. The launch event at Hamilton House in … Continue reading RUSSIAN TROOPS OUT! ANOTHER UKRAINE IS POSSIBLE FREE FROM OCCUPATION
Unite the Union votes overwhelmingly for strong solidarity with Ukraine
The biennial Policy Conference of Unite, the UK's second largest and largest private-sector union, has voted overwhelmingly for a motion committing to stronger, more active solidarity with Ukraine through links with Ukrainian trade unions (text below, and below that the text of the seconding speech by our comrade Tyrone Falls). The motion passed was composited … Continue reading Unite the Union votes overwhelmingly for strong solidarity with Ukraine
Joint appeal of the trade unions of Ukraine: “Stop Russian terror, protect peace and justice”
Ukraine is in the midst of a huge and escalated wave of Russian bombing. We republish here the 7 July 2025 appeal from five Ukrainian union federations — FPU, KVPU, FPTU, AATU 'Yednist' and AATU. Reproduced from the website of the Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine (KVPU). Please read and share / circulate … Continue reading Joint appeal of the trade unions of Ukraine: “Stop Russian terror, protect peace and justice”
Stop Seapeak’s fossil-fuel sanctions busting
DEMONSTRATE, WEDNESDAY 9 JULY, 12 NOON: GLASGOW: protest at Seapeak headquarters at 144 Elliot Street, Glasgow G3 8EXLONDON: protest at Seapeak’s insurers Skuld at The Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe, EC3A 8EP Sign up for updates / to get involved in the Stop Seapeak campaign Seapeak Maritime Glasgow Ltd is shipping $5.5 billion of Russian … Continue reading Stop Seapeak’s fossil-fuel sanctions busting
Ukraine at Unite Policy Conference (7-11 July, Brighton)
Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham supporting Coventry bin strikers, with the Ukrainian flag flying on the platform, 2022 The Policy Conference of the UK's second largest trade union – and largest private-sector union – Unite meets every two years. The next one is 7-11 July 2025, in Brighton. Three similar pro-Ukraine motions are on the … Continue reading Ukraine at Unite Policy Conference (7-11 July, Brighton)
The two main problems preventing the Ukraine war from ending
By Vitaliy Dudin of Social movement Ukraine. Despite some expectations, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine continues and escalates. Every day, I see horrific images of massive destruction in my hometown of Kyiv, in Kharkiv, and other beautiful cities, which are hard to imagine. Scenes worthy of a disaster movie have become part of our daily … Continue reading The two main problems preventing the Ukraine war from ending
Ukrainian Trade Unions Joint Statement Following Russia’s Massive Attack on Ukraine – June 6
STATEMENT of the Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine (CFTUU) and the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FTUU) regarding the massive missile and drone attacks by the Russian Federation on Ukraine during the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva. At a time when the global trade union community has gathered … Continue reading Ukrainian Trade Unions Joint Statement Following Russia’s Massive Attack on Ukraine – June 6
Forced Deportation of Ukrainian Children Condemned by London Assembly
Assembly condemns forced abduction and mistreatment of Ukrainian children by the Russian Federation as a horrific violation of international law. As part of our campaign for justice for the thousands of abducted Ukrainian children USC was assited by our friends in the London Assembly Labour Group, Unmesh Desai and Bassam Mahfouz who put forward an … Continue reading Forced Deportation of Ukrainian Children Condemned by London Assembly
International Protests for Ukrainian Children on June 1, Childrens Day
MARCH FOR THE CHILDREN OF UKRAINE IN LONDON The March for the Children of Ukraine took place in London on Sunday, 1 June, calling for justice for Ukrainian children living under Russian occupation. Organized by a coalition of groups, the large demonstration moved through central London, stopping at Downing Street, where a delegation of children … Continue reading International Protests for Ukrainian Children on June 1, Childrens Day
Help defend PCS’s pro-Ukraine policy!
UPDATE: PCS conference 2025 ran short of time, and so did not discuss Ukraine. Therefore the union's existing strong policy in support of Ukraine and its workers' movement stands. Working with supporters in PCS, we ran an energetic campaign of publicity and argument; the other side ran no campaign at all; and it was evident … Continue reading Help defend PCS’s pro-Ukraine policy!
