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It's still uncertain how badly the Omicron variant will take hold in the
Pre-pandemic, PPE global supply chains were already known to be riddled with trade union and human rights violations, but it has worsened in the past 20 months. Forced labour has increased, authoritarian governments have used the pandemic to further restrict organising, and collective bargaining agreements have been ripped up and thrown away.
The medical rubber gloves manufacturing sector is one of the worst offenders. It's characterised by a vulnerable migrant workforce, low union density and forced labour. Conversely, the pandemic has been a bonanza for the company owners and shareholders who have seen their profits triple. Shamefully, the current
At UNISON, the paradox that our members are saving lives using products made by workers whose rights are violated is very uncomfortable. So, we've been carving a path to extend our solidarity to those workers. We are supporting the FTZ & GSEU trade union whose members are suffering from wage theft and union busting tactics at an Ansell factory in
We're also watching
There are no trade unions at
We know how concerned you are about the lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) available to you.
Procurement can be broadly described as the process by which organisations acquire goods and services For decades, the
UNISON works with individual unions and global union federations around the world to defend public services, fight against austerity and defend human and trade union rights wherever they are under attack.
Too many staff feel forced to put themselves in harm's way every time they go to work because of a shocking lack of PPE. Time for action - and you can help.
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