Ukraine Solidarity Campaign

The Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (USC) is a political organisation in Great Britain which works to build solidarity with socialists and trade unionists in Ukraine. Founded in 2014 in the aftermath of the Maidan Revolution, it grew significantly following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, organising material support for Ukrainian trade unionists on the frontline.[1][2]

Supporters

A number of trade unions are affiliated to USC, including ASLEF, PCS and the NUM at a national level, branches of Unite and the NEU, and various trades councils.[3] Demonstrations organised by USC have also been addressed by members of the CWU, UCU, BFAWU and TSSA.[4]

Socialist organisations affiliated to USC include Chartist, Anticapitalist Resistance, the Alliance for Workers' Liberty, The Real Democracy Movement, the Republican Socialist Platform, the International Marxist-Humanist Organization and Independent Socialists in Wellingborough.[3]

Elected politicians associated with USC include Labour MPs John McDonnell,[5] Nadia Whittome, Clive Lewis, Rachael Maskell, Lloyd Russell-Moyle and Ian Lavery, MS Mick Antoniw and MSP Paul Sweeney.[6]

References
  1. "Labour Movement Aid Delivered to Ukrainian Resistance". 22 December 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  2. "Support Ukrainian workers at the front!". Ukraine Solidarity Campaign. 7 March 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  3. "About". Ukraine Solidarity Campaign. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  4. "Trade unions will stage a protest march and rally in Whitehall in solidarity with Ukraine". Morning Star. 8 April 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  5. "The Ukrainian Question for Socialists". 21 February 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  6. "Letter calling for arms to Ukraine is dangerous, say peace campaigners". Morning Star. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
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