14 September 2012 (UK): British Trades Union Congress passes motion to send a delegation to Gaza At its 2012 annual Conference, the British Trades Union Congress reaffirmed its support for an "inclusive peace process in the region" while registering its concern over the ongoing blockade of Gaza. Six of Britain's largest trade unions supported Resolution No.76 … Continue reading British TUC passes Palestine solidarity motion
Palestine solidarity motion put to UK union congress
11 September 2012 (UK): Moving motion 76 on Palestine solidarity - Communications Workers Union (CWU), UK "For more than 5 years now, the Palestinian people living in the Gaza Strip have been subject to a siege by land, sea and air. ... There is no shortage of formal support for the lifting of the siege. … Continue reading Palestine solidarity motion put to UK union congress
Swedish Trade Union Confederation joins boycott call
26 May 2012: Press release from the 2012 Swedish Trade Union Confederation Congress Boycott goods from occupied areas The Swedish Trade Union Confederation supports the Palestinian trade union movement’s calls to boycott Israeli goods from occupied territories. However, the Swedish Trade Union Confederation does not at present advocate a general boycott of Israeli goods. The … Continue reading Swedish Trade Union Confederation joins boycott call
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
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
International union resolution
At the conclusion of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Congress last week, former ACTU President and newly-elected ITUC General Secretary, Sharan Burrow, has announced an ITUC mission to the Middle East to urge that the peace process continues there. She emphasised the urgent need to address “the illegal occupation of the West Bank, and … Continue reading International union resolution
Union actions continue
The list of unions worldwide showing their outrage at the recent Israeli attack on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla grows. There have been calls for union actions, such as bans on unloading Israeli ships, and increasing support for the Palestinian BDS campaign. View the AUSPalestine NEWS page for union news from the past week.
Unions condemn Israeli action
The last 48 hours has seen an Israeli military attack on a humanitarian flotilla in the Mediterranean Sea, resulting in reportedly 19 civilian deaths. Many unions around the world have condemned the Israeli action. View the AUSPalestine NEWS page for a collection of international union statements. If your union has made a statement on the event, … Continue reading Unions condemn Israeli action
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