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
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
Unions host Diana Buttu
A number of Australian unions have come together to host the Palestinian-Canadian lawyer, Ms Diana Buttu, in her first visit to Australia in June/July 2010 - AEU, AMWU, ANF, CEPU, CPSU-PSU, CPSU-SPSF, CFMEU. View the AUSPalestine EVENTS page to see her public engagements near you. "Our Statement" is an expression from Australian unionists of our strong … Continue reading Unions host Diana Buttu
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