Latin America
Colombia
Colombia is the most dangerous country in the world for trade unionists. In 2006 at least 84 trade union leaders and activists were murdered, including various public sector workers. Many other trade unionists were abducted, 'disappeared' or received death threats.Cuba
UNISON has a long history of links with trade unions in Cuba. UNISON has vigorously opposed the illegal blockade of the island by the US government and through twinning with regions and branches has been able to establish formal links to support our sister unions in Cuba.Nicaragua
UNISON has longstanding links with our Nicaraguan sister unions, the public sector union UNE and the health federation FETSALUD. Over the years we have supported several projects aimed at building the capacity of these two unions.Venezuela
UNISON National Delegate Conference in 2006 recognised and applauded the advances being made by the Venezuelan Bolivarian Revolution and agreed to promote solidarity with trade unionists in Venezuela and to work with broad-based organisations working for solidarity with Venezuelan workers providing these organisations comply with UNISON's criteria for affiliations.Latin America news
Mass trade unionist dismissals in Guatemalan municipality
Adds to mounting workers' rights abuses in the country (24/01/2012)Thousands of public sector workers dismissed in Ecuador
Health and public administration workers under attack (16/11/2011)More bloodshed in Guatemala
UNISON condemns yet another trade unionist murder in troubled Central American country (18/10/2011)Death toll rises in Guatemala
Ruthless murder of Byron Arrega adds to mounting crimes against trade unionists.UNISON condemns initialling of EU/Colombia Free Trade Agreement
UNISON calls on European parliamentarians to block ratification of EU/Colombia Free Trade Agreement. (18/04/2011)Message of support from Nicaragua
General secretary of public service union in Nicaragua sends solidarity message for 26 March national demonstration (17/03/2011)Another trade unionist murdered in Guatemala
Death toll rises as trade unionists fighting privatisation in Guatemala continue to be targeted (13/01/2011)Colombian human rights defender targeted - Act now!
Show solidarity with Alfonso Castillo and sign Justice for Colombia petition (05/11/2010)Colombia delegation report
Report from joint UNISON ver.di delegation to Colombia which took place in August this year (30/10/2010)Health workers murdered in Guatemala
Escalation of violence against trade unionists results in death of health workers (12/10/2010)< Back | More >
