4 November 2014, via the Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO-Sweden) LO-Sweden welcomes the Swedish government’s recognition of the State of Palestine Last Thursday, Sweden became the 136th country in the world to recognise the State of Palestine. Although seven other EU member states – Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Malta, Poland and Romania – … Continue reading Swedish trade unions welcome recognition of Palestine
Public sector unionists arrested in Palestine
Democracy and Workers' Rights Centre, Palestine Media Release, 9 November 2014 DWRC denounces violations of freedom of association and the right to organize of public sector employees by the Palestinian Authority, and calls for international solidarity The Democracy and Workers’ Rights Center in Palestine condemns the detention of representatives of the Union of Public Employees, … Continue reading Public sector unionists arrested in Palestine
ITUC declares ‘outrage’ at Israel settlements
29 October 2014, via International Trade Union Confederation Israel’s Settlement Expansion is an Outrage – Time for Full Recognition of Palestinian State The ITUC has condemned Israel’s intention to build yet another 1,000 settlement dwellings in East Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. Sharan Burrow, ITUC General Secretary, said, “Binyamin Netanyahu’s government is treating the … Continue reading ITUC declares ‘outrage’ at Israel settlements
Unions and community success in #BlockTheBoat
#BlocktheBoat success in USA! Successful joint actions of unions and community groups have declared victory after Israeli carrier cancels all ships to Oakland and Los Angeles ports in North America. Workers of the local International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) honoured community picket lines and "sided with the community against US complicity in Israeli apartheid." … Continue reading Unions and community success in #BlockTheBoat
ASU Vic/Tas Executive statement on Gaza
14 October 2014 MOTION CARRIED The following motion was passed at the last Branch Executive meeting. "That the ASU Victorian and Tasmanian Authorities & Services Branch: Condemns Israel's July and August disproportionate military war against the Palestinians in Gaza and the killing of over 1,800 people, mostly civilians. We call for the cessation of all … Continue reading ASU Vic/Tas Executive statement on Gaza
UK unions make strong statement on Gaza at annual Congress
18 September 2014 - at the annual Congress of the British trade unions in early September, the General Council made the following statement on Gaza: Congress deplores the fact that since 7 July, over two thousand Palestinians have been killed, two thirds of them civilians and including many people going about their daily work, as … Continue reading UK unions make strong statement on Gaza at annual Congress
How do you stop Palestinians unionizing? Cancel their entry permits
15 September 2014, from 972mag.com An Israeli employer of Palestinians inside a West Bank settlement, with the help of Israeli authorities, is exploiting the military permit regime in order stop his workers from unionizing, a High Court petition alleges. In order to sabotage the unionization of Palestinian workers, the owner of an Israeli car garage … Continue reading How do you stop Palestinians unionizing? Cancel their entry permits
CFMEU backs peace garden in Gaza
21 August 2014, from CFMEU Construction & General Division Victoria Branch. The CFMEU is helping establish a garden haven for the children of the Gaza Strip. Respected humanitarian Moira Kelly AO visited the union’s Melbourne office today to explain the Global Gardens of Peace concept, and her plan to make life a little better for … Continue reading CFMEU backs peace garden in Gaza
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