The Queensland state branch of the ASU has passed a strong motion of support for the Palestinian people. A total 17 Australian unions and state labour councils have now pledged their solidarity with the Palestinians in their demand for peace with justice. The Clerical & Administrative Branch of the Australian Services Union in central & southern … Continue reading ASU Qld passes Palestine motion
Two unions join the BDS call
Over the past week, two more Australian unions have shown their solidarity with the Palestinian people and joined the global call for boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS). The national office of the Electrical Trades Union of Australia and the Queensland state branch of the CFMEU have both stated their support of the non-violent strategy of BDS. … Continue reading Two unions join the BDS call
LHMU Queensland resolution on Palestine
The Queensland Branch of the Australian Liquor, Hospitality & Miscellaneous Workers Union issued a resolution yesterday calling for an end to the illegal Israeli occupation and joining the Palestinian call for BDS. View the AUSPalestine NEWS page to view the LHMU statement. This brings to 14 the number of Australian unions and state labour councils who … Continue reading LHMU Queensland resolution on Palestine
Qld teachers pass Palestine resolution
The Queensland Teachers Union (QTU) has passed a resolution announcing that the "QTU joins the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions Campaign initiated by Palestinian trade unions and civil society in 2005" and supporting the consumer boycott of Israeli goods. With this resolution, the QTU joins the growing number of Australian unions heeding this non-violent Palestinian call … Continue reading Qld teachers pass Palestine resolution
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