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Solidarity Quarterly – September 2026
Updates from our projects, young leaders programmes and fundraisers

The Time is Right for Malaysian Woodworkers’ Project
A supportive political environment suggests it is good timing for a new UnionAID project in Malaysia to build union membership and strength for forestry workers. Designed and managed by the
Solidarity Quarterly – June 2026
Updates from our projects, young leaders programmes and fundraisers

“Together” Concert is heading for a sell-out!
Wellington has embraced the historic “Together” Concert on Sunday 3rd May, and it is heading for a sell-out with almost a month to go. Tickets are still available in the

INSPIRASI 2026
UnionAID, with partners the Auckland University of Technology, BaKTI and the New Zealand Embassy in Jakarta, is delighted to welcome the eighth cohort of East Indonesia Young Leaders to the

Aru Islands seafood workers form new union
In May 2025, Destructive Fishing Watch (DFW) Indonesia’s field facilitator first met with workers in the Aru Islands, particularly workers in Seafood Processing Units —in the local language called Kontainer.
Media Release: Leading musicians together for UnionAID
“Leading Aotearoa musicians will come together in May for an historic benefit concert ” the Chair of UnionAID James Ritchie announced as tickets for the 3 May concert went on

Ticket Sales running hot for “Together” Concert
Ticket sales are running hot for the historic “Together” Concert on Sunday 3rd may with more than 300 sold in the first week of public sales. Iconic musicians Don McGlashan

Solidarity Quarterly – February 2026
Updates from our projects, young leaders programmes and fundraisers

Bangkok delivery riders campaign for new constitution
Under their banners and placards “8 February. Vote Yes. New Constitution”, members of the Rangsit Riders Union campaigned in support of a referendum calling for the drafting of a new

Five years of Myanmar junta brutality demands international action
Five years after the military coup on 1st February 2021, the International Trade Union Confederation has demanded urgent international action to end the brutal regime’s grip on Myanmar. The ITUC

Building solidarity with migrant workers through social activities
Strengthening the relationship between Thai and Burmese factory workers is central to the work of the Rangsit and Area Labour Union Group (RLUG). And they use a range of interactive