16 January 2013 | via BDSmovement.net Five major trade unions in the Galicia region of the Spanish state have announced their support for boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) against Israel. Below is an English translation of the statement they released on January 9. Manifesto of the Galician trade unions supporting the global movement for a … Continue reading Five Galician unions in Spain join the BDS
Palestinian workers in Israeli settlements
January 2013 | Position Paper | Who Profits Palestinian Workers in Settlements Israeli and international companies that face criticism owing to their activities in the occupied West Bank often attempt to legitimize their businesses in settlements by claiming that they provide labor to Palestinian workers. These claims are blatant attempts to distract public attention from … Continue reading Palestinian workers in Israeli settlements
Public Services International passes Palestine resolution
30 November 2012 Following their press release calling on Israel and Hamas to accept the truce over recent violence as proposed by the Secretary-General of the UN, the Public Services International (PSI) has passed, at its World Congress (27-30 November 2012) in South Africa, a resolution to fully support the Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) against Israel campaign. PSI … Continue reading Public Services International passes Palestine resolution
UN General Assembly votes for Palestine
30 November 2012 | PRESS RELEASE - UNITED NATIONS General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to accord Palestine 'Non-Member Observer State' status in United Nations Objective to ‘Breath New Life’ into Peace Process, Says Palestinian President; Israel’s Delegate Counters, Without Direct Negotiations, Peace Remains ‘Out of Reach’ Voting by an overwhelming majority — 138 in favour to … Continue reading UN General Assembly votes for Palestine
ITUC Israel Hamas must heed UN truce call
19 November 2012: Israel and Hamas must immediately heed the call of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for a truce, and the international community must step up pressure to stop the carnage. Israel’s air and sea bombardment of over 1,300 sites in Gaza has so far left 87 dead and over 700 wounded. The Israeli government … Continue reading ITUC Israel Hamas must heed UN truce call
IFJ statements on Gaza violence
International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) 21 November 2012: Israel Has Journalists in its Sights as Gaza Strikes Kill Three, Says IFJ The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today accused the Israeli Defence Forces of waging war on journalists in Gaza. The Federation was reacting to yesterday's strikes which killed three journalists who were travelling in … Continue reading IFJ statements on Gaza violence
WFTU calls for end to Gaza massacre
World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) 17 November 2012: WFTU solidarity with Palestine Today, Saturday 17 November, the Secretary-General of WFTU-FSM, together with Palestinian fighters, honored the victims of Gaza Strip, and expressed their Solidarity to the struggles of the Palestinian People. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 16 November 2012: WFTU calls for the end of the massacre of the Palestinian people … Continue reading WFTU calls for end to Gaza massacre
TUC UK urges end to conflict in Gaza
TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber has written to Foreign Secretary William Hague urging him to pursue all avenues to end the conflict in Gaza. Rt Hon William Hague 19 November 2012 Dear Foreign Secretary, Gaza Conflict I am calling on you to pursue all avenues in urging the Israeli government and Hamas to immediately end … Continue reading TUC UK urges end to conflict in Gaza
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