“UNISON encourages our members and branches to take action calling for a ceasefire, including joining peaceful protests and contacting their members of parliament.”
By UNISON
UNISON supports the call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Israel to allow the delivery of vital humanitarian assistance. The union condemns the rising death toll of Palestinian civilians – especially among children – caused by Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.
We express our concern at the collapse of vital public services – particularly healthcare – and reiterate our call for the release of all the hostages being held by Hamas.
UNISON encourages our members and branches to take action calling for a ceasefire, including joining peaceful protests and contacting their members of parliament. UNISON will be making donations to Medical Aid for Palestinians and the Red Cross and encourages branches to do the same.
UNISON is deeply concerned by the dramatic increase in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents. Anti-racism and the right to treated with dignity and respect, irrespective of race or creed, are fundamental values of our union. All members should be able to feel safe in their places of work and the communities in which they live.
Finally, UNISON calls on the British government and the international community to support a ceasefire leading to renewed talks aimed at achieving a viable Palestinian state alongside a secure Israel, as the only way to secure long-term peace in the Middle East.
- This article was originally published by UNISON on October 26th, 2023.
- UNISON is the UK’s largest union with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. You can follow UNISON on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
- Read UNISON’s previous statements: UNISON condemns violence in Israel and Gaza and calls for international law to be upheld and UNISON statement on Gaza hospital bombing.
I totally agree a ceasefire is required immediately…the innocent should not have to pay the price for the horrendous decisions of those in Gaza and
Israel …nothing can be solved without dialogue 😢too quickly these days people want revenge instead of looking at why and how this has happened and how can we stop it happening again!