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International Awareness - other ways to give support
UNISON campaigns for decent working conditions across the globe. We encourage members and branches to take responsible action in support of global justice whenever possible. National UNISON takes action to protect all trade unionists and help trade unions to build and strengthen their organisations.
Fairtrade
As a UNISON member, you can show solidarity with your fellow workers across the world, who are working to put the food on your table.
International trade may seem a remote issue, but when commodity prices fall dramatically it has a catastrophic impact on the lives of millions of small scale producers, forcing many into crippling debt and countless others to lose their land and their homes.
Consumers can help by buying products bearing the Fairtrade logo. You'll know that in the role of consumer you're helping to improve the situation for producers. These products are bought direct from farmers at better prices, on the basis of a fair trade.
Convert your workplace
Enjoy a Fairtrade espresso at the office. There are hundreds of Fairtrade certified teas and coffees to choose from, as well as Fairtrade hot chocolate, sugar, bananas, and vending machines, all at competitive prices. Visit: www.fairtrade.org.uk.
Oxfam Trade Justice Action
(This section was taken from Oxfam's mailing list)
25,000 people wake up to Trade Justice!
The global week of action for trade justice was
a fantastic success! Hundreds of thousands of people in 70 countries across
the world took part in all sorts of activities ranging from concerts to
demonstrations, roadshow to exhibitions.
In
London, 25,000 people took part in an all night vigil outside the Houses
of Parliament demanding that Tony Blair wake up to trade justice. Thanks
to everyone who helped put trade justice firmly on the political agenda
during the week!
In London, 25,000 people took part in an all night vigil outside the Houses of Parliament demanding that Tony Blair wake up to trade justice. Thanks to everyone who helped put trade justice firmly on the political agenda during the week!
More information:
Don't buy Coke!
UNISON members passed a motion to support a boycott of Coca Cola products at UNISON's National Delegate Conference in June 2004.
The Coca Cola company owns hundreds of different products. The most popular products include:
- Coca Cola (including diet, cherry and vanilla versions)
- Appletiser
- Bacardi mixers
- Canada Dry
- Dr Pepper
- Evian
- Fanta
- Five Alive
- Kia Ora
- Lilt
- Oasis
- Sprite
- Sunkist
For more information about the Coca Cola boycott
Computer Aid
ComputerAid International recycles unwanted computers in Britain for use in trade unions, schools and community organisations in developing countries.
This helps to strengthen organisations which can have the most impact in improving the living conditions of some of the world's disadvantaged communities. UNISON is a UK partner of the charity which collects and repairs computer equipment before shipping it to countries around the world.
OK. so they can only accept the computers in person if you take them to London but visit the site and they'll explain how you can send it them by a parcel firm for a small sum.
The Global Centre
Has a base in Exeter. Visit their site at www.globalcentredevon.org.uk. They have a number of links to local and international initiatives, notably the campaign to Make Poverty History, and various other interesting things going on.