Join the workplace day of action for Palestine on 13 February
Members are encouraged to liaise with your union about solidarity actions in your own workplaces.
The TUC welcomed the recent agreement of a ceasefire deal to end the months of suffering, and the killing, destruction, and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza. We hope that all hostages will be freed and that there is unhindered access to humanitarian aid. This ceasefire must be permanent, alongside an end to the violence perpetrated by Israeli forces and settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank. The international community must stand up to the threats to annex, and permanently and illegally displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, made by President Trump.
The TUC and unions are supporting the workplace day of action on 13 February. We’re calling on the UK government to:
- work with the international community to ensure unhindered access to aid, and continued support for UNRWA to provide humanitarian support
- immediately recognise the State of Palestine
- ban the trade in goods from the illegal settlements.
The TUC is also calling for an end to all licences for arms traded with Israel – meeting international law; a halt to trade talks with Israel and suspension of the UK-Israel trade agreement; and an end to the illegal occupation.
We support genuine efforts towards a just, lasting and comprehensive peace that is consistent with international law, and is based on a two-state solution, which promotes equality, democracy and respect for human and labour rights.
Take action
Discuss with colleagues in your branch what kind of action is best suited to your workplace and its circumstances.
Take action in your own workplace and ensure all workers are treated respectfully.
Some options are:
- Take a photo with Recognise the State of Palestine message and share personal statements of solidarity. These could be combined into a collage or video montage for social media.
- Lunch-and-Learn Sessions: Organise workplace discussions or virtual lunch-and-learn sessions about Palestine.
- Email your MP in support of the trade union movement’s calls on the UK government to:
- work with the international community to ensure unhindered access to aid, and continued support for UNRWA to provide humanitarian support
- immediately recognise the State of Palestine
- ban the trade in goods from the illegal settlements.
Other information
TUC General Council statements on Palestine, Israel and the Middle East, October 2023 | May 2024
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