UCU: International

Motion

Motion text: Congress:
1. notes the rise in authoritarianism globally and increasing attacks on workers’ rights, equality and educational freedoms in many countries;
2. recognises the importance of an internationalist perspective and of joint work with sister unions and affiliated organisations in response to such attacks;
3. welcomes the union’s international activities to defend workers under threat in places like Colombia, Turkey, Palestine, and Hong Kong, and our support for global campaigns on climate justice and vaccine equity;
4. recognises the value of mutual learning with our international partners in areas like union renewal, education policy, and climate justice, and the benefits of incorporating international dimensions into our UK policies and bargaining agendas.
Congress therefore calls on NEC to promote greater engagement with members on international issues, including encouraging branch affiliations to solidarity organisations and international campaigns, and developing the use of webinars to raise awareness of international policy and solidarity matters.