FSU Qld resolution on Palestine

The Finance Sector Union Queensland Branch has passed a resolution this month adding their voice to the international call for boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel to end their illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories.  The FSU also called on the ALP and ACTU to show "genuine support" for a two-state solution to the conflict. View the AUSPalestine … Continue reading FSU Qld resolution on Palestine

Australian call to boycott grows

More Australian unions have issued strong statements condemning the Israeli occupation and blockade of Gaza, and joining the Palestinian call for boycott.  The Victorian Trades Hall Council and RTBU Queensland Branch added their union's strength to the BDS call.  The Maritime Union Queensland Branch issued a strong statement calling to end the illegal blockade of Gaza.  … Continue reading Australian call to boycott grows

ASU Qld passes Palestine motion

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

Solidarity with Gaza event

The South Coast Labour Council is hosting a "Solidarity with Gaza Lunch" in Wollongong, NSW, on 1 August.  A number of NSW south coast union branches have come together to raise funds and community awareness about life for Palestinians in Gaza who are suffering under the illegal Israeli siege.  View the AUSPalestine EVENTS page for … Continue reading Solidarity with Gaza event

AMWU passes Palestine motion

The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union is the latest Australian union adding its voice to the BDS call in support of "the long suffering Palestinian people" to end "the illegal Israeli occupation."  View the AUSPalestine NEWS page to read the AMWU motion recently passed. Ms Diana Buttu's Australian tour is now in Sydney.  Unfortunately, her visit … Continue reading AMWU passes Palestine motion