We were very pleased that the speakers at the 4 March Ukraine Solidarity Campaign rally at the UK Parliament, for the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion, included Andrea Egan, new General Secretary of public-service union UNISON. The UK's largest trade union, with around 1.3 million members, UNISON affiliated to USC in 2024. It was … Continue reading Andrea Egan: “Under my leadership UNISON’s solidarity with Ukrainian unions and workers will continue and grow”
Statement by UK trade unions in solidarity with Ukraine, on the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion
Statement issued by UK trade unions, in association with USC, on 23 February 2026, for the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February. All the signatories are General Secretaries signing on behalf of their unions, all of which have policy in support of Ukraine made by their members through their democratic … Continue reading Statement by UK trade unions in solidarity with Ukraine, on the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion
“For dictators, ‘peace’ is when we don’t fight back”
Below is the speech given by Nadia Eljadid, a UK-based activist in US organisation Indivisible, at the Ukraine solidarity protest in London on 21 February. (Nadia pictured at the protest above.) It was written by her and fellow Indivisible activist Alyssa Elliott. We hope to publish more of the speeches soon. Solidarity with those facing … Continue reading “For dictators, ‘peace’ is when we don’t fight back”
“For a just and lasting peace, solidarity with Ukraine’s resistance” – French unions’ call to demonstrate in Paris on 21 February
Seven French union federations have issued this statement supporting the protest in Paris on 21 February. Apologies for any roughness in translation. For the statement issued on 21 January by eight federations, see here. For the statement as issued in French, as a PDF, see below. For a just and lasting peace, solidarity with Ukraine … Continue reading “For a just and lasting peace, solidarity with Ukraine’s resistance” – French unions’ call to demonstrate in Paris on 21 February
UK Young Greens stand with Ukraine
The following motion was passed at the 7 February Winter General Meeting of the Young Greens, the youth network of the Green Party of England & Wales, by 128 votes to 8. Well done and thanks, comrades! We look forward to working together. If you're a Young Greens member, or a member of the Green … Continue reading UK Young Greens stand with Ukraine
Two motions to UNISON National Delegate Conference ’26
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
Bombed cities, freezing homes — a call to trade unions to stand with Ukraine
Statement of Youth Council of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine No electricity. No heating. No water. Children trying to sleep fully dressed under several blankets. Hospitals running on generators - until the fuel runs out. Phones dying. Internet barely holding. This is not a natural disaster or a technical failure. This is deliberate. … Continue reading Bombed cities, freezing homes — a call to trade unions to stand with Ukraine
Ukraine solidarity motion to Green Party of England & Wales 2026 Spring conference
Ukraine solidarity activists in the Green Party of England and Wales, organised in the Green Ukraine Solidarity network, have put together the following motion to its upcoming Spring conference (28 March 2026, online). It is proposed by British-Ukrainian climate activist and GPEW member Viktoriya Ball and co-proposed by 56 others. The Green Party's Standing Orders committee … Continue reading Ukraine solidarity motion to Green Party of England & Wales 2026 Spring conference
Interview with US socialist politician Tanya Vyhovsky: Why socialists must support Ukraine
In November US socialist and Ukraine solidarity activist John Reimann interviewed socialist Vermont State Senator Tanya Vyhovsky (whom many of those reading this will have seen speak in the the UK, Belgium or Ukraine). You can watch the interview as a video on John's Oaklandsocialist blog here. Thanks to him for allowing us to republish … Continue reading Interview with US socialist politician Tanya Vyhovsky: Why socialists must support Ukraine
STANDING FIRM FOR UKRAINE: USC AGM UNITES AGAINST AUTHORITARIANISM AND FASCISM
Declaration of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign 2025 conference On 6 December, the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign held its Annual General Meeting in London, bringing together activists and trade unionists from across the UK. Delegates joined us from USC Scotland, the South Wales National Union of Mineworkers, and from our affiliated unions — GMB, UNITE, UNISON, UCU, … Continue reading STANDING FIRM FOR UKRAINE: USC AGM UNITES AGAINST AUTHORITARIANISM AND FASCISM
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з Україною) 