The Israeli newspaper, Haaretz, has reported on the Israeli army refusing entry permits to Palestinian firefighters invited to receive awards for their part in fighting the recent Carmel forest fires in Israel. Israeli officials on Tuesday canceled a ceremony planned to honor the Palestinian firemen who assisted in battling the Carmel fire last week, after … Continue reading Palestinian firefighters can risk their lives, but not receive their awards
Two more Australian unions join boycott call
In news just to hand, two more Australian unions have recently joined the international call for boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel. The Australian Services Union Victorian Private Sector Branch is the third state branch of the ASU to pass a resolution supporting the BDS call. The CEPU Communications Division Postal & Telecommunications Victoria Branch has also passed a motion endorsing the … Continue reading Two more Australian unions join boycott call
Qld Council of Unions joins boycott call
The peak state union body Queensland Council of Unions (QCU) last week passed a strong motion calling for "non-violent resistance through the international Boycott Divestment and Sanctions Campaign against Israel to bring about an end to the illegal occupation." The QCU endorsed actions such as a consumer boycott of Israeli goods, a consumer boycott of companies … Continue reading Qld Council of Unions joins boycott call
Study tour to the Middle East
The ACTU's overseas aid agency, Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA, has announced its next Study Tour to the Middle East, to go in April 2011. Many Australian unions actively support APHEDA's work in the Middle East, and this will be a prime opportunity for your union to send a delegate to learn about the important humanitarian work … Continue reading Study tour to the Middle East
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
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