As trade unionists and campaigners for justice, we know all too well how repression and silencing works, and we also know how to stand up against it: by redoubling our commitment to stand with the Palestinian people, and in particular, the courageous human rights defenders criminalised for calling for freedom, justice, and equality.
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.
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."
UK trade unions pass motion on Palestine
UK unions call for an end to trade with illegal Israeli settlements, stopping the arms trade with Israel, and commit to pressure corporations complicit with the arms trade to Israel and with Israel's illegal occupation and settlement building.
UK unions renew Gaza appeal
9 January 2015, Trades Union Congress (TUC) UK TUC Aid (UK) is appealing for donations to rebuild the Beit Lahia Plant Nursery in Gaza, which was badly damaged during the 2014 Israeli offensive. The Beit Lahia Plant Nursery was created to help the people of Gaza to increase their income and improve food security. The … Continue reading UK unions renew Gaza appeal
UK unions make strong statement on Gaza at annual Congress
18 September 2014 - at the annual Congress of the British trade unions in early September, the General Council made the following statement on Gaza: Congress deplores the fact that since 7 July, over two thousand Palestinians have been killed, two thirds of them civilians and including many people going about their daily work, as … Continue reading UK unions make strong statement on Gaza at annual Congress
TUC UK urges end to conflict in Gaza
TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber has written to Foreign Secretary William Hague urging him to pursue all avenues to end the conflict in Gaza. Rt Hon William Hague 19 November 2012 Dear Foreign Secretary, Gaza Conflict I am calling on you to pursue all avenues in urging the Israeli government and Hamas to immediately end … Continue reading TUC UK urges end to conflict in Gaza
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