8 August 2014 The National Union of Workers, with calls from NUW members, joins other unions around the world to push for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Over 1200 people have been killed in Gaza – an overwhelming majority civilians, including children. An immediate ceasefire and return to the 2012 truce agreement is absolutely urgent. … Continue reading NUW statement on Gaza
RTBU Vic statement on Gaza
7 August 2014 A motion was passed unanimously by the RTBU (Victoria) Rail Division Committee of Management last Thursday 7 August. The RTBU stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people at this crucial time. The RTBU Victoria Rail Division: Joins with the International Transport Workers Federation in condemning the strikes by the Israeli military into … Continue reading RTBU Vic statement on Gaza
ASU Vic/Tas Delegates statement on Gaza
7 August 2014 A motion was passed by the Australian Services Union Victoria & Tasmanian Authorities & Services Branch, Metro Delegates Committee for Social & Community Services on 7 August. Australian Services Union motion in support of Palestine passed at today's ASU SACS Metro Delegates Committee: ...we: Strongly condemn Israel's latest attack on the Gaza … Continue reading ASU Vic/Tas Delegates statement on Gaza
FBEU statement on Gaza
7 August 2014, from Fire Brigade Employees' Union (NSW, Australia) Last week the FBEU State Committee of Management adopted the following position on the continuing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. "The FBEU supports the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Union’s general strike in the West Bank in protest at the Israeli government’s actions and condemns attacks … Continue reading FBEU statement on Gaza
AMWU statement on Gaza
Extract from the minutes of July 2014 National Council, Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) 6.12 Situation in Gaza National Secretary Bastian spoke to the current situation in the Middle East and Gaza. MOTION: National Council notes the report from National Secretary Bastian. Council notes the significant conflict across the Middle East with violence, repression and … Continue reading AMWU statement on Gaza
ITUC Call to Action on Gaza
31 July 2014, from ITUC The ITUC is horrified at the rising death toll in Gaza, which is now over 1,200 – the vast majority of them innocent civilians. Destruction of civilian and UN infrastructure in recent days, including schools, hospitals and the territory’s only power plant, will have grave ramifications for the Palestinian population … Continue reading ITUC Call to Action on Gaza
First ITF Medical Aid Cargo Arrives in Gaza
29 July 2014, from Maritime Union of Australia The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has again called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as its first cargo of medical aid arrived in the war-torn region. The supplies have been delivered to UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency) and the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization, whose … Continue reading First ITF Medical Aid Cargo Arrives in Gaza
AEU condemns Minister Pyne over Gaza
31 July 2014, Media Release Australian Education Union AEU condemns Minister Pyne’s failure to express any concern for hundreds of innocent children killed in Gaza The AEU has condemned Education Minister Christopher Pyne for failing to raise the humanitarian issue of schoolchildren being killed in Gaza during his current visit to Israel. Mr Pyne was … Continue reading AEU condemns Minister Pyne over Gaza
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