When governments attack aid and development, it’s often been union movement solidarity organisations like us that are hit first and hardest. This has certainly been the case for our sister organisations in Europe and the US, who have faced devastating cuts. At Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA, we have always understood this risk, but also know that worker-to-worker solidarity cannot be cut, regardless of who is in power.

If the turn of events in Minnesota in the US and Greenland have anything to teach us, it’s that defending our rights and livelihoods depends on re-discovering our common humanity and forging a path of unity together to win.  Authoritarianism and neocolonialism may be on the rise but so are the forces which have forever countered them – organised people. Social movements and […]

Governments everywhere must engage full diplomatic links to spell out the consequences of this approach to the US Government during this review period. The US cannot abrogate its global responsibilities, but if this funding suspension becomes permanent, then governments globally must be prepared to step in to fill the breach.

Climate change impacts all workers. Limiting global warming to 1.5°C will make a tangible difference. Here are five reasons why 1.5°C is trade union business!

We are pleased to inform our members and supporters that APHEDA recently passed the Accreditation process for Australian international development organisations.

In the coming days and weeks, Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA will be assessing how it can best support our partner organisations overcome the crisis. Because already, they are in the thick of defending workers and communities.