The ITUC is calling for an immediate cessation of violence in Israel and Palestine, and urgent talks through the UN and the Middle East Quad to tackle the immediate causes of the violence and the underlying injustices from the Israeli occupation.
Justice for Palestine – a report by UK Trades Union Congress
Palestine is one of the worst countries in the world to be a worker. This report sets out TUC policy and the evidence base in support of Palestinian workers’ rights.
ITUC: Recognition and corporate accountability key to Palestinian workers’ rights
On International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the ITUC calls on the international community to redouble efforts to achieve a two state solution, based on United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338 and the pre-1967 borders – with East Jerusalem as capital of a Palestinian state.
In a first, British trade unions commit to challenging Israeli ‘apartheid’
The TUC decision could make a significant contribution to the building of the international solidarity movement and encouraging unions worldwide to play a major role in the campaign as they did in the campaign against Apartheid in South Africa.
UK union congress passes motion opposing Israel’s annexation plans
"Congress stands united in its full opposition to the Israeli government’s declared intention to annex great swathes of the West Bank, a move that is illegal under international law and... will be another significant step in the creation of a system of apartheid."
Unions around the world oppose Israel’s annexation plans
Israel's plans to annex vast areas of occupied Palestinian territory is roundly condemned by the international trade union movement.
US proposals on Israel/Palestine are an affront to Palestinian rights and dignity – ITUC
The Trump administration’s proposals on Israel and Palestine, announced on Tuesday, are an affront to Palestinian rights and dignity and have none of the elements of a realistic peace plan.
Scottish unions demand end to Gaza attacks and reaffirm Israel boycott call
Motion calling to "stop Israel's repression of Gaza" passed at Scottish Trades Union Congress, April 2019.
